Vagotomy Treatment in Turkey
About Vagotomy
Key Highlights
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Effectively reduces stomach acid production for ulcer healing.Provides a long-term solution for chronic peptic ulcers unresponsive to medication.Can prevent ulcer recurrence and associated complications like bleeding or perforation.Often performed laparoscopically, leading to smaller incisions and potentially faster recovery.May be combined with drainage procedures to ensure proper stomach function post-surgery.
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe, recurrent peptic ulcers (gastric or duodenal) that do not heal with maximum medical therapy.
- Complications from peptic ulcers such as bleeding, perforation, or obstruction (pyloric stenosis).
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (a condition causing excessive stomach acid production).
- As part of the surgical management for some cases of stomach cancer.
- Selected cases of severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) when other treatments fail.
How to prepare
- Complete medical evaluation including blood tests, imaging (like endoscopy), and assessment of ulcer severity.
- Discussion of all current medications; stopping blood thinners (e.g., aspirin, warfarin) as advised by the surgeon.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before the surgery, typically from midnight the night before.
- Informed consent process detailing the procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives.
- Pre-operative counseling on expected recovery, dietary changes, and potential lifestyle adjustments.
Risks & possible complications
- Standard surgical risks: infection, bleeding, blood clots, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Post-vagotomy diarrhea, which can sometimes be chronic.
- Gastric stasis (delayed stomach emptying), potentially requiring a follow-up drainage procedure.
- Dumping syndrome (rapid gastric emptying causing nausea, cramping, and diarrhea).
- Recurrence of ulcers if the vagotomy is incomplete.
- Injury to nearby structures like the spleen, esophagus, or blood vessels during surgery.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay typically required for monitoring pain, hydration, and the return of bowel function.
- Initial diet progresses from clear liquids to soft foods over several days as tolerated.
- Pain management with prescribed medications; avoidance of heavy lifting and strenuous activity for several weeks.
- Follow-up appointments to monitor healing, manage any side effects like diarrhea, and adjust diet.
- Long-term dietary modifications may be recommended, such as eating smaller, more frequent meals.
- Full recovery and return to normal activities can take several weeks, depending on the surgical approach (open vs. laparoscopic).
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Typical hospital stay:
3-7 days
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Expected recovery time:
4-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering vagotomy in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for vagotomy 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 vagotomy. MediFyr helps you compare general 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 vagotomy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Vagotomy in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated general surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing vagotomy.
Instabul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Sarah Nair, a 42-year-old high school...
Sarah Nair, a 42-year-old high school biology teacher and mother of two, had battled severe peptic ulcer disease for over a decade. Her life was dictated by a gnawing, burning epigastric pain that woke her at night and forced her to eat small, bland meals. Despite maximal medical therapy with proton pump inhibitors and antibiotics for H. pylori, her ulcers recurred, leading to two frightening episodes of melena. Her gastroenterologist, Dr. Chen, explained that her stomach was producing excessive acid due to overactive vagus nerve signals. He recommended a truncal vagotomy with pyloroplasty to surgically cut the main vagus nerve trunks, reducing acid secretion and preventing future ulcers. Sarah was terrified of surgery but exhausted by the constant pain and fear of bleeding. The laparoscopic procedure went smoothly. The initial recovery was challenging, with some early fullness and diarrhea as her stomach adapted. However, within three months, with dietary adjustments, these side effects stabilized. The relentless ulcer pain was gone. Sarah felt a profound relief and regained a sense of control over her life. She could enjoy family meals again and sleep through the night, her emotional state shifting from chronic anxiety to cautious optimism and gratitude for her newfound freedom from pain.
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