Vaginal Fistula Treatment in Turkey
About Vaginal Fistula
Key Highlights
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Restores continence and eliminates involuntary leakage of urine or feces.Improves personal hygiene, comfort, and overall quality of life.Addresses the underlying cause of chronic infections and skin irritation.Can be performed using minimally invasive (laparoscopic) techniques for potentially faster recovery.Highly specialized procedure with a high success rate when performed by experienced surgeons.
Who is this surgery for?
- Vesicovaginal fistula (abnormal connection between bladder and vagina).
- Rectovaginal fistula (abnormal connection between rectum and vagina).
- Fistulas caused by prolonged or obstructed labor (obstetric fistula).
- Fistulas resulting from gynecological surgeries (e.g., hysterectomy).
- Fistulas due to pelvic radiation therapy for cancer.
- Fistulas caused by inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., Crohn's disease) or pelvic infections.
- Trauma to the pelvic region.
How to prepare
- Complete medical history review and physical examination, including a pelvic exam.
- Diagnostic tests such as cystoscopy, proctoscopy, MRI fistulogram, or dye tests to precisely map the fistula.
- Treatment of any active pelvic infection or inflammation prior to surgery.
- Bowel preparation (enema or laxatives) may be required for rectovaginal fistula repair.
- Discussion of anesthesia options and pre-operative fasting instructions.
- Discontinuation of certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) as advised by the doctor.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the surgical site or in the urinary tract.
- Bleeding or hematoma formation.
- Recurrence of the fistula (repair failure).
- Injury to surrounding structures like the bladder, ureters, or rectum.
- Formation of new fistulas.
- Scarring or vaginal stenosis (narrowing).
- Anesthesia-related risks.
- Persistent urinary or fecal incontinence.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay is typically required for monitoring and initial pain management.
- A urinary catheter is usually kept in place for 1-2 weeks to allow the bladder to heal.
- Pain medication and antibiotics are prescribed as needed.
- A high-fiber diet and stool softeners are recommended to prevent straining after rectovaginal repair.
- Strict avoidance of sexual intercourse, tampon use, and heavy lifting for 6-8 weeks.
- Follow-up appointments are crucial to monitor healing and remove the catheter.
- Gradual return to normal activities as approved by the surgeon.
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Typical hospital stay:
3-7 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-8 weeks for full recovery and resumption of all activities
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering vaginal fistula in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for vaginal fistula in Turkey include Liv Hospital Ankara, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, VM Medical Park Pendik Hastanesi, Medical Park Florya, Medical Park Bahçelievler, 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 vaginal fistula. MediFyr helps you compare obstetrics and gynaecologists 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 vaginal fistula compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Vaginal Fistula in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated obstetrics and gynaecology teams and experience managing patients undergoing vaginal fistula.
Instabul, Turkey
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Emily Chopra, a 28-year-old marketing manager...
Emily Chopra, a 28-year-old marketing manager from London, had a traumatic emergency C-section following a prolonged and obstructed labor with her first child. For the last six months, she has been experiencing a constant, uncontrollable leakage of urine that has a distinct fecal odor, making her feel constantly unclean and socially isolated. She has developed severe skin irritation and recurrent urinary tract infections. After multiple misdiagnoses of simple incontinence, a specialist obstetrician-gynecologist performed a detailed examination with dye tests and imaging, confirming a rectovaginal fistula, an abnormal connection between her rectum and vagina caused by the birth injury. The doctor recommended a surgical repair, explaining it as the only definitive solution. Emily underwent a transvaginal fistula repair, a procedure that involved dissecting the fistula tract and closing the openings in both the vaginal and rectal walls with layered sutures. Her initial recovery in the hospital lasted four days, requiring a liquid diet and meticulous wound care to allow the repair to heal. The emotional journey was harrowing; before the surgery, she felt broken, grieving the joyful postpartum period she had envisioned, and was terrified of never being intimate with her husband again. Six weeks post-procedure, after a confirmed successful healing, the leakage had completely stopped. While cautiously optimistic, Emily felt a profound sense of relief and the beginning of reclaiming her body and confidence, though she still carries anxiety about future pregnancies.
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