Mediastinoscopy Treatment in Turkey
About Mediastinoscopy
Key Highlights
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Minimally invasive with a small incision, leading to less post-operative pain and scarring.High diagnostic accuracy for mediastinal lymph nodes and masses.Crucial for accurate staging of lung cancer, guiding treatment decisions.Typically performed as a day procedure or with a very short hospital stay.Generally has a faster recovery compared to open thoracic surgery.
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis and staging of lung cancer (non-small cell and small cell).
- Evaluation of enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) of unknown cause.
- Diagnosis of granulomatous diseases like sarcoidosis or tuberculosis.
- Suspected lymphoma or other cancers involving the mediastinum.
- Evaluation of mediastinal masses or tumors detected on imaging (CT/PET scan).
- Assessment of certain infections or inflammatory conditions in the chest.
How to prepare
- Complete pre-operative evaluation including blood tests, chest X-ray, and CT scan.
- Detailed discussion with the pulmonologist and anesthesiologist about the procedure and anesthesia.
- Fasting (no food or drink) for 6-8 hours before the procedure as advised.
- Adjustment or temporary cessation of certain medications, especially blood thinners, as per doctor's instructions.
- Arranging for someone to drive you home after the procedure due to the effects of anesthesia.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding from the biopsy site or injury to blood vessels.
- Infection at the incision site or within the chest.
- Pneumothorax (collapsed lung) if the lung lining is inadvertently punctured.
- Hoarseness or vocal cord paralysis due to temporary nerve irritation (recurrent laryngeal nerve).
- Rarely, injury to the trachea, esophagus, or major blood vessels in the mediastinum.
- Reactions to general anesthesia.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate post-procedure monitoring in a recovery area for a few hours.
- Mild sore throat or discomfort at the incision site is common; pain medication is provided.
- Incision care: Keep the area clean and dry; watch for signs of infection like redness or discharge.
- Avoid strenuous activities, heavy lifting, and driving for at least a week or as advised.
- Follow-up appointment to discuss biopsy results and any further treatment plans.
- Contact your doctor immediately for severe pain, difficulty breathing, fever, or significant swelling.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
1-2 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering mediastinoscopy in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with pulmonology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform mediastinoscopy. MediFyr helps you compare pulmonologists 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 mediastinoscopy compare across other countries where we have data.
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