Laminectomy Treatment in Turkey
About Laminectomy
Key Highlights
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Effectively relieves pressure on spinal nerves and the spinal cord.Can significantly reduce chronic back and leg pain, numbness, and weakness.Often improves mobility and overall quality of life.May be performed using minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery.Addresses the root cause of spinal stenosis and other compressive conditions.
Who is this surgery for?
- Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal).
- Severe or worsening herniated disc compressing nerves.
- Spondylolisthesis (slipped vertebra) causing nerve compression.
- Tumors, cysts, or abscesses in the spinal canal.
- Persistent pain, numbness, or weakness in the back, legs, or arms that does not improve with conservative treatments like physical therapy or medication.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough medical evaluation, including blood tests, ECG, and imaging studies (MRI, CT scan).
- Discuss all current medications with your surgeon; you may need to stop blood thinners.
- Stop smoking and avoid alcohol to promote better healing.
- Arrange for help at home during the initial recovery period.
- Follow pre-operative fasting instructions (typically no food or drink after midnight before surgery).
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding, infection, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Nerve or spinal cord injury, potentially leading to weakness, paralysis, or loss of bowel/bladder control.
- Blood clots (deep vein thrombosis).
- Persistent pain or failure to relieve symptoms (failed back surgery syndrome).
- Cerebrospinal fluid leak or dural tear.
- Instability of the spine, potentially requiring a fusion surgery later.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay typically lasts 1-3 days for monitoring and initial pain management.
- Walking is encouraged soon after surgery to aid circulation and healing.
- Avoid bending, twisting, or lifting heavy objects (more than 5-10 lbs) for several weeks.
- Attend follow-up appointments and begin prescribed physical therapy to strengthen back muscles.
- Full recovery and return to normal activities may take 6 weeks to 3 months, depending on the extent of surgery and individual health.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
6 weeks to 3 months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering laminectomy in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for laminectomy in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, VM Medical Park Pendik Hastanesi, Medical Park Florya, Medical Park Bahçelievler, 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 laminectomy. MediFyr helps you compare spine surgeons 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 laminectomy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Laminectomy in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated spine surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing laminectomy.
Instabul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Neha Iyer, a 42-year-old software architect...
Neha Iyer, a 42-year-old software architect and mother of two, had been an avid runner for years. Over the past 18 months, a persistent ache in her lower back had evolved into sharp, shooting pains down her left leg, making her morning runs impossible and even sitting through work meetings agonizing. An MRI revealed a severe herniated disc at L4-L5, compressing the nerve root. Her spine surgeon, Dr. Sharma, explained that conservative treatments like physical therapy and epidural injections had failed to provide lasting relief, and a laminectomy was the best option to remove the pressure on the nerve and stop the pain. Neha was terrified of spine surgery, fearing she wouldn't be able to play with her young children or return to her active lifestyle. The procedure itself went smoothly. The first few days of recovery were tough, with surgical pain and stiffness, but the debilitating sciatic pain was gone. With diligent physical therapy, she was walking comfortably within weeks. Three months post-op, Neha is back to taking long walks and is pain-free. Emotionally, she journeyed from a state of fear and frustration, feeling like her body was betraying her, to immense relief and gratitude. She feels she has reclaimed her life and her role as an active, present mother.