Pyloric Stenosis Treatment in Turkey
About Pyloric Stenosis
Key Highlights
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Highly effective and curative for the obstruction.Minimally invasive (laparoscopic) approach is often possible, leading to smaller scars.Resolves life-threatening symptoms like dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.Allows for normal feeding and growth to resume quickly post-procedure.Typically a one-time procedure with a very low recurrence rate.
Who is this surgery for?
- Projectile, non-bilious vomiting in infants (classic presentation).
- Visible gastric peristaltic waves and a palpable olive-shaped mass in the upper abdomen.
- Failure to thrive, dehydration, and electrolyte disturbances (metabolic alkalosis).
- Persistent nausea and vomiting in adults due to gastric outlet obstruction.
- Confirmation via imaging (ultrasound showing thickened pyloric muscle or upper GI series showing a 'string sign').
How to prepare
- Correction of dehydration and electrolyte imbalances with intravenous (IV) fluids.
- Nasogastric tube placement may be needed to empty the stomach contents.
- Pre-operative blood tests to assess electrolyte levels and overall health.
- Fasting for a specified period as directed by the surgical team (typically 4-6 hours for clear liquids).
- Discussion of anesthesia risks and obtaining informed consent.
Risks & possible complications
- Standard surgical risks: reaction to anesthesia, bleeding, or infection.
- Incomplete pyloromyotomy, requiring a second procedure.
- Mucosal perforation of the stomach or duodenum during surgery.
- Wound infection or hernia at the incision site.
- Post-operative vomiting, which usually resolves but may persist briefly.
Recovery & hospital stay
- IV fluids are continued until the infant/adult can tolerate oral feeds.
- Feeding is gradually reintroduced, starting with small amounts of clear liquids or formula.
- Pain is managed with appropriate medications.
- Incision site care instructions are provided to keep the area clean and dry.
- Follow-up appointment to ensure proper healing, weight gain, and resolution of symptoms.
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Typical hospital stay:
2-4 days
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Expected recovery time:
1-2 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering pyloric stenosis in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with gastroenterology 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 pyloric stenosis. MediFyr helps you compare gastroenterologists 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 pyloric stenosis compare across other countries where we have data.
Robert Gupta is a 55-year-old man...
Robert Gupta is a 55-year-old man with a complex medical history including long-standing peptic ulcer disease. For several months, he experienced persistent nausea, early satiety, and episodic, forceful vomiting of undigested food from the previous day. He had lost 15 pounds unintentionally. His primary doctor referred him to Dr. Lee, a gastroenterologist, suspecting a gastric outlet obstruction. An endoscopy revealed severe scarring and narrowing of the pylorus from his chronic ulcers, a form of acquired pyloric stenosis. Dr. Lee explained that while different from the infant version, the solution was similar: a surgical pyloromyotomy or possibly a more extensive procedure to widen the passage. Robert, already weary from years of stomach issues, was apprehensive but desperate for relief. He underwent a laparoscopic procedure. The recovery involved a gradual dietary progression from liquids to solids. Within weeks, the debilitating vomiting stopped, and he began to regain weight and energy. Emotionally, Robert moved from a place of resignation and frustration with his chronic condition to one of cautious optimism. For the first time in years, he could look forward to a meal without fear, feeling a renewed sense of control over his health and life.
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