Myomectomy (Fibroid Removal) in Turkey

A myomectomy removes uterine fibroids while keeping your uterus intact, making it the preferred option for women who want to relieve heavy bleeding, pain or pressure and still preserve their fertility. In Turkey, accredited hospitals perform hysteroscopic, laparoscopic/robotic and open myomectomy, typically with a 3-6 day stay and 2-4 weeks' recovery depending on the approach. Unal Cakar is an independent facilitator who matches you to a vetted gynaecological surgeon, coordinates your imaging review and aftercare, and ensures you only ever pay the clinic directly.

A myomectomy is surgery to remove uterine fibroids — non-cancerous (benign) growths of the muscular wall of the womb, also called leiomyomas or myomas — while leaving the uterus in place. Fibroids are very common and often harmless, but when they cause heavy or prolonged periods, anaemia, pelvic pain or pressure, frequent urination, or problems with fertility, removing them can restore quality of life without resorting to a hysterectomy.

Unlike a hysterectomy, which removes the whole womb, a myomectomy is uterus-sparing: it is the standard choice for women who wish to keep their fertility or simply prefer to preserve their uterus. The right technique depends on the number, size and location of the fibroids, which your surgeon maps using ultrasound and, where needed, MRI before deciding on the safest approach.

There are three main approaches, chosen according to where the fibroids sit. Hysteroscopic myomectomy treats fibroids that bulge into the uterine cavity (submucosal): a thin telescope is passed through the vagina and cervix and the fibroid is shaved away, with no abdominal incisions — often as a day case or single overnight stay. Laparoscopic or robotic myomectomy uses several small keyhole incisions in the abdomen to remove fibroids on or within the uterine wall, which is then carefully repaired by stitching in layers.

Open (abdominal) myomectomy is performed through a bikini-line or, occasionally, a vertical incision and is preferred for very large, multiple or deeply embedded fibroids, where it gives the surgeon the best control over bleeding and the most secure repair of the uterine wall. All approaches are carried out under anaesthesia by a gynaecological surgeon, and the removed tissue is sent for laboratory analysis to confirm it is benign.

• Uterus-sparing surgery: removes fibroids while preserving the womb
• Hysteroscopic, laparoscopic/robotic or open approaches tailored to your scans
• Typically 3-6 days in Turkey; 2-4 weeks' recovery depending on approach
• Accredited hospitals and experienced gynaecological surgeons
• Independent coordination — you pay the clinic directly

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   Free assessment and imaging review

   You share your symptoms, scans (ultrasound or MRI) and blood results, and Unal arranges a remote review with a vetted gynaecological surgeon who advises on the most suitable approach for your fibroids.

2. 02

   Personalised plan and written quote

   You receive a clear treatment plan, the recommended technique, an all-inclusive clinic quote and an estimated length of stay — with no obligation to proceed.

3. 03

   Pre-operative preparation

   Anaemia from heavy bleeding is corrected where needed, and some patients are prescribed medication to shrink the fibroids beforehand. Final tests are completed on arrival in Turkey.

4. 04

   Surgery and hospital stay

   The myomectomy is performed in an accredited hospital under the care of the gynaecology team. You stay 1-4 nights depending on whether the approach is hysteroscopic, keyhole or open.

5. 05

   Local recovery and discharge

   You recover in Turkey for a few days, with a wound and follow-up check and clear written aftercare instructions before you are cleared to fly home.

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   Structured aftercare at home

   Unal remains your point of contact, coordinating follow-up questions, your histology (lab) results and any onward advice directly with your surgeon.

A myomectomy suits women with symptomatic fibroids — heavy or painful periods, anaemia, pelvic pressure or fibroid-related fertility problems — who want to keep their uterus, and especially those hoping to conceive in future. It can also be right for women who simply prefer to avoid a hysterectomy. It may be less appropriate if you have completed your family and would prefer a one-off definitive solution, if fibroids are extremely numerous, or if there is any suspicion of malignancy, which must be investigated first. Smokers, women with significant anaemia and those with other medical conditions can usually still proceed once these are optimised. A surgeon reviews your scans individually — there is no single rule, and the final recommendation is always tailored to you.

• Keeps your uterus intact and preserves the option of future pregnancy
• Targets the cause of heavy bleeding, anaemia and pelvic pressure
• Minimally invasive hysteroscopic or keyhole options for faster recovery where suitable
• Treatment in accredited hospitals with experienced gynaecological surgeons
• Removed tissue analysed in the laboratory to confirm it is benign
• Transparent, all-inclusive clinic pricing with independent coordination

Recovery depends heavily on the approach. After a hysteroscopic myomectomy most women feel close to normal within a few days, with light spotting. Keyhole (laparoscopic or robotic) surgery usually means 2-3 weeks before returning to desk work and normal activity, while open abdominal myomectomy involves a larger wound and typically 4-6 weeks of recovery. Expect some cramping, tiredness and light bleeding in the first days, managed with simple pain relief.

You will usually stay 3-6 days in Turkey so the team can monitor you, check the wound and confirm you are fit to travel. At home, avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise as advised, and follow guidance on when you can resume work, driving and intimacy. If you plan to conceive, surgeons generally advise waiting 3-6 months for the uterine wall to heal fully, and pregnancy after a myomectomy is often managed as higher-risk with a planned delivery.

Most women experience a significant reduction in heavy bleeding, pain and pressure symptoms, and anaemia typically improves once periods settle. For fibroid-related fertility problems, removing fibroids that distort the cavity can improve the chance of conceiving, though outcomes depend on many individual factors and no result can be guaranteed. It is important to know that a myomectomy treats existing fibroids but does not stop new ones forming: over the years that follow, some women develop further fibroids and a proportion may eventually need additional treatment. Your surgeon will give you a realistic picture based on your scans.

Turkey combines internationally accredited hospitals and experienced gynaecological surgeons with costs that are typically a fraction of equivalent private treatment in the UK or US, often without long waiting lists. Unal Cakar is an independent facilitator and patient advocate — not a clinic — sponsored by vetted partner hospitals, so his guidance stays on your side. He helps you compare options, arranges your surgical review, coordinates travel, stay and structured aftercare, and ensures full price transparency: you only ever pay the hospital directly, with no hidden mark-up.