Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery Treatment in Turkey
About Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery
Key Highlights
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Corrects abnormal blood flow, restoring normal heart function.Prevents serious long-term complications like heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and arrhythmias.Significantly improves exercise tolerance, growth (in children), and overall quality of life.High success rate with modern surgical techniques and post-operative care.Can be performed using minimally invasive approaches in select cases, reducing recovery time.
Who is this surgery for?
- Large VSD causing significant symptoms like poor growth, rapid breathing, or fatigue (heart failure).
- VSD leading to high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension).
- History of recurrent lung infections or endocarditis related to the defect.
- Smaller VSDs that have not closed on their own by school age or are causing aortic valve problems.
- Evidence of heart chamber enlargement or strain on an echocardiogram.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive pre-operative evaluation including echocardiogram, ECG, chest X-ray, and blood tests.
- Consultation with the cardiac surgeon, anesthesiologist, and possibly a cardiologist.
- Discontinuation of certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) as advised by the doctor.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the surgery.
- Pre-operative bathing with antiseptic soap and signing of informed consent forms.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding during or after surgery, potentially requiring transfusion.
- Risk of infection at the incision site or in the heart (endocarditis).
- Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) which may be temporary or require medication.
- Blood clot formation leading to stroke or other complications.
- Reaction to anesthesia or need for a pacemaker in rare cases.
- Residual or recurrent hole (very rare with modern techniques).
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in the ICU for 1-2 days for close monitoring of heart function.
- Pain management and breathing exercises to prevent lung complications.
- Gradual increase in activity; heavy lifting and strenuous exercise are restricted for several weeks.
- Incision care to keep the area clean and dry, with follow-up to remove stitches or staples.
- Regular follow-up appointments with the cardiologist for echocardiograms to monitor the repair.
- Long-term antibiotics may be recommended before dental procedures to prevent infection.
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Typical hospital stay:
7-10 days
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Expected recovery time:
4-6 weeks for initial recovery; 3-6 months for full recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering ventricular septal defect surgery in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for ventricular septal defect surgery 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 ventricular septal defect surgery. MediFyr helps you compare cardiac 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 ventricular septal defect surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiac surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing ventricular septal defect surgery.
Instabul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Sarah Khan, a 28-year-old graphic designer,...
Sarah Khan, a 28-year-old graphic designer, had always been told her childhood heart murmur was 'innocent.' But over the past two years, increasing fatigue and shortness of breath during her morning runs became impossible to ignore. After a fainting spell at work, a cardiologist diagnosed a previously undetected moderate-sized muscular Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). The chronic left-to-right shunt was now causing significant volume overload on her heart, leading to early heart failure symptoms. Her cardiac surgeon, Dr. Evans, recommended surgical closure to prevent irreversible damage, explaining that while the defect was congenital, its impact was becoming severe in adulthood. Sarah underwent a minimally invasive robotic-assisted VSD closure, terrified of the risks but desperate for her energy back. The surgery was successful. After a four-day hospital stay and six weeks of cardiac rehabilitation, her stamina returned. The emotional journey was profound; she moved from fear and frustration over a 'hidden' condition to immense relief and a new appreciation for her health, now planning the hiking trips she'd always postponed.
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