Thoracic Surgery Treatment in Turkey
About Thoracic Surgery
Key Highlights
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Minimally invasive techniques like VATS reduce surgical trauma.Performed by specialists with deep expertise in lung anatomy and disease.Often leads to shorter hospital stays and faster recovery compared to open surgery.High precision in diagnosing and treating localized lung conditions.Can be both diagnostic (biopsy) and therapeutic (tumor removal).Helps in managing complex conditions like pleural effusions or pneumothorax./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of lung nodules or masses suspicious for cancer.
- Treatment of early-stage lung cancer (lobectomy, wedge resection).
- Management of recurrent or persistent pneumothorax (collapsed lung).
- Drainage or decortication for empyema (severe lung infection).
- Biopsy of the pleura or mediastinal lymph nodes.
- Treatment of certain benign lung tumors or cysts.
- Management of pleural effusions that require surgical intervention.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive pre-operative evaluation including pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and imaging (CT scan).
- Blood tests, ECG, and cardiac clearance if necessary.
- Discussion of medical history, allergies, and current medications (some may need to be paused).
- Pre-operative counseling about the procedure, risks, and recovery expectations.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before the procedure as instructed.
- Arranging for post-operative support and transportation home.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding or hemorrhage during or after surgery.
- Infection at the incision site or within the chest (empyema).
- Persistent air leak from the lung, potentially requiring a longer hospital stay.
- Adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Pain, numbness, or discomfort around the incision sites.
- Rarely, injury to surrounding structures like nerves, blood vessels, or the heart.
- Development of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis) or pneumonia.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay typically involves pain management, breathing exercises, and early mobilization.
- A chest tube may remain in place for 1-3 days to drain fluid and air.
- Incisional care instructions will be provided to prevent infection.
- Gradual return to light activities; heavy lifting and strenuous exercise should be avoided for several weeks.
- Follow-up appointments are crucial to monitor healing and review pathology results.
- Pulmonary rehabilitation may be recommended to regain full lung function and strength.
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Typical hospital stay:
3-7 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering thoracic surgery 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.
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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 thoracic surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
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