Vascular Transcatheter Embolization Treatment in Turkey
About Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Key Highlights
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Minimally Invasive: Performed through a tiny puncture, avoiding large surgical incisions.Precise Targeting: Uses real-time imaging to deliver treatment directly to the problem area, sparing surrounding healthy tissue.Reduced Pain & Scarring: Leads to significantly less post-procedural pain and minimal scarring.listrongShorter Hospital Stay:/strong Often performed as a day procedure or with a very brief inpatient stay./lilistrongFaster Recovery:/strong Patients can typically return to normal activities much quicker than after open surgery./lilistrongAlternative to Surgery:/strong Provides a treatment option for patients who are high-risk candidates for traditional open vascular surgery./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- To control acute or chronic bleeding (hemorrhage) from sources like gastrointestinal ulcers, post-partum bleeding, or traumatic injury.
- Treatment of vascular malformations, including Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) and fistulas.
- Management of aneurysms (bulging blood vessels) that are at risk of rupture, particularly in organs like the spleen, liver, or kidney.
- Pre-operative reduction of blood flow to tumors (e.g., liver tumors) to shrink them before surgical removal.
- Management of symptomatic uterine fibroids (Uterine Fibroid Embolization).
- Treatment of varicoceles (enlarged veins in the scrotum).
- Occlusion of abnormal blood vessels supplying a malformation or tumor.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive medical evaluation, including blood tests and imaging studies (CT scan, MRI, or angiography).
- Review of all current medications; you may be asked to temporarily stop blood thinners (e.g., aspirin, warfarin) several days prior.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure, typically after midnight if scheduled for the morning.
- Arranging for someone to drive you home after the procedure, as sedation is commonly used.
- Informed consent process where the surgeon explains the procedure, benefits, and potential risks.
- An intravenous (IV) line will be placed in your arm to administer fluids and sedation.
Risks & possible complications
- Access Site Complications: Bleeding, hematoma (bruising), infection, or pseudoaneurysm at the catheter insertion point.
- Non-Target Embolization: Accidental blockage of a nearby healthy blood vessel, which could lead to tissue damage (e.g., skin ulceration, organ dysfunction).
- Post-Embolization Syndrome: A common reaction including fever, pain, nausea, and fatigue that typically resolves within a few days.
- Allergic Reaction: Rare reaction to the contrast dye used during imaging.
- Kidney Injury: Contrast-induced nephropathy, a risk for patients with pre-existing kidney disease.
- Procedure Failure: Incomplete occlusion of the target vessel, which may require a repeat procedure.
- Infarction: Death of tissue in the treated area if blood flow is completely and intentionally cut off (an expected outcome in some cases like tumor treatment).
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate post-procedure monitoring in a recovery area for 4-6 hours, with pressure applied to the access site to prevent bleeding.
- You will need to lie flat and keep the access leg straight for several hours to ensure the puncture seals properly.
- Pain at the access site or in the treated area is common and managed with prescribed or over-the-counter pain medication.
- Drink plenty of fluids to help flush the contrast dye from your kidneys.
- Avoid strenuous activities, heavy lifting, and driving for at least 24-48 hours, or as advised by your surgeon.
- Follow-up imaging may be scheduled to confirm the success of the embolization.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe pain, fever, significant swelling, bleeding, or discoloration at the access site.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-7 days for routine activities; 2-4 weeks for full recovery depending on the condition treated
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering vascular transcatheter embolization in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for vascular transcatheter embolization 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 vascular transcatheter embolization. MediFyr helps you compare vascular 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 vascular transcatheter embolization compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 1,655 – USD 4,964 | 0-2 days | ~ 3-7 days for routine activities; 2-4 weeks for full recovery depending on the condition treated | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 12,293 – USD 36,879 | 0-2 days | ~ 3-7 days for routine activities; 2-4 weeks for full recovery depending on the condition treated | Know More |
Top hospitals for Vascular Transcatheter Embolization in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated vascular surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing vascular transcatheter embolization.
Instabul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Anika Davis, a 42-year-old high school...
Anika Davis, a 42-year-old high school art teacher and mother of two, had been living with heavy, painful menstrual periods for years, which were recently diagnosed as being caused by multiple uterine fibroids. Her symptoms included debilitating cramps, anemia requiring iron infusions, and frequent absences from work. After trying hormonal medications with little relief, her gynecologist referred her to a vascular surgeon, Dr. Chen, who recommended Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE), a type of vascular transcatheter embolization. Anika was nervous but opted for the minimally invasive procedure to avoid a hysterectomy. During the procedure, performed under moderate sedation, she felt pressure but no pain as tiny particles were injected to block the blood supply to the fibroids. She spent one night in the hospital for pain management. After a week of moderate cramping (post-embolization syndrome) and two weeks of rest, her symptoms dramatically improved. By her three-month follow-up, her periods were normal, and her energy had returned. Emotionally, she moved from feeling trapped and exhausted by her condition to empowered and hopeful, thrilled to reclaim her active life with her family and students.