Hysterectomy in Turkey

A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus (womb), and it is a recognised treatment when conditions such as large fibroids, heavy menstrual bleeding, adenomyosis, severe endometriosis, uterine prolapse or certain cancers no longer respond to medication or less invasive options. In Turkey, accredited gynaecology teams perform it by vaginal, laparoscopic, robotic or open abdominal routes, choosing the least invasive approach appropriate for your case. As an independent facilitator, Unal Cakar does not perform surgery; he coordinates your care with vetted accredited hospitals, and you pay the clinic directly.

A hysterectomy removes the uterus and, depending on the diagnosis, may also involve removing the cervix (total hysterectomy) or leaving it in place (subtotal or supracervical hysterectomy). In some cases the fallopian tubes and ovaries are removed at the same time (salpingo-oophorectomy), for example to reduce cancer risk or treat ovarian disease. After a hysterectomy you will no longer have periods and can no longer become pregnant, which is why it is usually considered only after the implications have been fully discussed.

The operation is carried out under general anaesthesia and can be performed by several routes. A vaginal hysterectomy removes the uterus through the vaginal canal with no abdominal incision. A laparoscopic or robotic (keyhole) hysterectomy uses a few small abdominal incisions, a camera and fine instruments, often combined with a vaginal component. An open abdominal hysterectomy uses a single larger incision and may be necessary for very large fibroids, extensive adhesions or cancer requiring wider access.

• Vaginal, laparoscopic, robotic or open abdominal routes chosen for your specific case
• Suited to fibroids, heavy bleeding, adenomyosis, prolapse and certain gynaecological cancers
• Around 5-7 days in Turkey including a 1-3 night hospital stay
• Histology, discharge summary and structured follow-up coordinated for you
• Independent facilitation; you pay the accredited hospital directly

1. 01

   Remote consultation and case review

   You share your symptoms, imaging (ultrasound or MRI) and any biopsy or smear results. The gynaecology team reviews your case and advises whether hysterectomy is appropriate or whether a less invasive alternative may suit you better.

2. 02

   Surgical plan and route selection

   The surgeon recommends the type (total, subtotal or, in cancer cases, radical) and the route (vaginal, laparoscopic, robotic or abdominal), and discusses whether the ovaries should be kept or removed.

3. 03

   Pre-operative assessment in Turkey

   On arrival you have blood tests, anaesthetic review and, where needed, updated imaging or a cervical smear before surgery is confirmed.

4. 04

   Surgery and inpatient stay

   The hysterectomy is performed under general anaesthesia, followed by a hospital stay typically of one to three nights so pain, bleeding and early mobility can be monitored.

5. 05

   Recovery in Turkey and discharge

   You remain in Turkey for a total of around 5 to 7 days for a wound check, removal of any catheter and a fitness-to-fly assessment before travelling home.

6. 06

   Histology and structured aftercare

   Removed tissue is sent for laboratory analysis, and Unal coordinates the relay of your pathology report, discharge summary and follow-up guidance to you and, with consent, your home doctor.

A hysterectomy may suit women with symptomatic fibroids, persistent heavy or abnormal bleeding, adenomyosis, severe endometriosis, uterine prolapse, chronic pelvic pain or certain gynaecological cancers, particularly when medication, hormonal treatment or uterus-sparing procedures have not worked or are unsuitable. It is generally not recommended for women who may still wish to conceive, since it ends fertility permanently; in those situations alternatives such as myomectomy, endometrial ablation, a hormonal coil or uterine artery embolisation should be explored first. Suitability also depends on your general health, BMI, previous abdominal surgery and anaesthetic fitness, all of which are assessed before any decision.

• Definitive resolution of symptoms such as heavy bleeding, fibroid pressure or prolapse that have not responded to other treatments
• Minimally invasive vaginal, laparoscopic or robotic routes offered where clinically suitable, meaning smaller scars and faster recovery
• End of monthly periods and any associated anaemia or pain
• Removal of the source of certain cancers or pre-cancerous conditions, or reduction of future risk when ovaries and tubes are removed
• Care concentrated in accredited Turkish hospitals with experienced gynaecological surgical teams
• Independent coordination, transfers, interpreting and structured follow-up arranged around the surgery

Recovery depends heavily on the surgical route. After a vaginal, laparoscopic or robotic hysterectomy many women feel substantially better within 2 to 3 weeks, while an open abdominal hysterectomy usually requires 4 to 6 weeks before normal activity resumes. Expect some abdominal or pelvic discomfort, tiredness and light vaginal bleeding or discharge for several weeks, all of which are managed with prescribed pain relief and clear wound-care instructions.

Most women experience lasting relief from the symptoms that led to surgery, with periods ending permanently and fibroid- or bleeding-related problems resolved. Full internal healing of the vaginal vault and tissues takes around 6 to 8 weeks, after which lifting, exercise and sexual activity can usually be resumed on your surgeon's advice. Where the procedure is performed for cancer, outcomes depend on the stage and type of disease, and no individual outcome can be guaranteed; ongoing oncological follow-up will be arranged.

Turkey offers experienced gynaecological surgeons and modern, accredited hospitals at a fraction of typical UK or US private fees, with little or no waiting list. Unal Cakar works as an independent facilitator and patient advocate, not a clinic: he vets and selects accredited partner hospitals, arranges your consultation, transfers, interpreting and aftercare, and remains your point of contact throughout. You pay the hospital directly for your treatment, keeping pricing transparent, while his coordination is sponsored by the vetted partner facilities.