Intravesical Botox Injection Treatment in Turkey
About Intravesical Botox Injection
Key Highlights
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Minimally invasive, outpatient procedure with no surgical incisions.Highly effective in reducing urinary urgency, frequency, and urge incontinence.Offers a therapeutic solution for patients unresponsive to oral medications.Effects are long-lasting, typically between 6 to 9 months.Procedure is repeatable as needed when symptoms return.Can significantly improve daily quality of life and social confidence./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Idiopathic overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urgency, frequency, and urge incontinence.
- Neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) due to conditions like spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, or spina bifida.
- Patients who have had an inadequate response to or cannot tolerate first-line anticholinergic or beta-3 agonist medications.
- Intolerance to the side effects of oral overactive bladder medications.
- As an alternative to more invasive surgical procedures for bladder dysfunction.
How to prepare
- Complete a detailed medical history review and urological evaluation with your urologist.
- Undergo diagnostic tests such as a urine analysis and urodynamic studies to confirm the diagnosis.
- Discontinue blood-thinning medications (e.g., aspirin, warfarin, clopidogrel) as advised by your doctor, typically 5-7 days prior.
- Inform your doctor of all current medications, supplements, and allergies.
- You may be prescribed a short course of antibiotics before the procedure to prevent infection.
- Arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure, as sedation may be used.
- Follow fasting instructions if sedation or general anesthesia is planned.
Risks & possible complications
- Urinary tract infection (UTI), which is the most common complication.
- Temporary urinary retention, potentially requiring short-term self-catheterization.
- Blood in the urine (hematuria) for a day or two.
- Discomfort or a burning sensation during urination initially.
- Generalized muscle weakness (rare, if the toxin spreads beyond the injection site).
- Allergic reaction to the botulinum toxin (very rare).
- Incomplete emptying of the bladder, which is usually temporary.
Recovery & hospital stay
- You can usually go home the same day after a short observation period.
- Drink plenty of fluids to help flush the bladder and reduce burning sensation.
- You may experience mild discomfort, blood-tinged urine, or increased urinary frequency for the first 24-48 hours.
- Avoid strenuous activities, heavy lifting, and sexual intercourse for about a week.
- Take all prescribed medications, including antibiotics, as directed.
- It may take 3 to 7 days to begin noticing an improvement in bladder symptoms, with full effect in about 2 weeks.
- Follow up with your urologist as scheduled to monitor effectiveness and manage any temporary retention.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (Outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
1-2 weeks for full therapeutic effect
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering intravesical botox injection in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for intravesical botox injection in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform intravesical botox injection. MediFyr helps you compare urologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for intravesical botox injection compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Intravesical Botox Injection in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated urology teams and experience managing patients undergoing intravesical botox injection.
Istanbul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Priya Patel, a 42-year-old elementary school...
Priya Patel, a 42-year-old elementary school teacher and mother of two, had her life upended by a sudden onset of Overactive Bladder (OAB) symptoms following a hysterectomy. For over a year, she struggled with an urgent, uncontrollable need to urinate, often having to sprint to the bathroom 15-20 times a day and experiencing multiple nighttime awakenings. The constant fear of public accidents made her anxious about teaching her class and attending her children's school events. She tried multiple oral medications, but they caused debilitating dry mouth and constipation. Her urologist, Dr. Sharma, recommended Intravesical Botox injections as a next-line therapy to calm the overactive bladder muscle directly. Priya was nervous but desperate for relief. The procedure, done under light sedation, was quick. She experienced some initial discomfort and light bleeding, but within two weeks, the relentless urgency dramatically subsided. Her frequency dropped to a normal 6-7 times daily, and she slept through the night. Emotionally, she moved from a state of constant anxiety and isolation to feeling like she had regained control of her body and her life, allowing her to be fully present for her family and her students again.
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