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Bowel Obstruction (Ileus) Operation In Turkey

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Bowel obstruction (Ileus) is the inability of the organ to work and the waste to be transmitted towards the anus due to internal and external damage to the intestine. In this case, a surgical intervention is definitely required.

Bowel obstruction surgery includes the treatment of this obstruction and the conditions that cause the obstruction. This surgery, performed under general anesthesia, takes between 2 and 3 hours.

Who Are The Eligible Candidates For Bowel Obstruction Operation?

Bowel obstruction can often occur due to previous abdominal surgery, cancers, intestinal volvulus and hernias.

Symptoms of bowel obstruction include severe abdominal pain and cramps, diarrhea or constipation, nausea and vomiting, abdominal distention and gas accumulation, blood in the stool or difficulty in defecation, loss of appetite and weight loss, and a palpable mass during examination.

Individuals who are diagnosed during physical examination and tests and have the above complaints are deemed suitable for this operation.

How Is Bowel Obstruction Operation Performed?

Bowel obstruction surgeries are surgical interventions that aim to correct the obstruction and eliminate the factors that cause the obstruction. This operation, which takes between 2 and 3 hours, is performed under general anesthesia.

Preparation

The first important step is having a physical examination. According to the physical examination, the surgery will be performed. After the planning of surgery, there are some pre-operative tests and consultations such as learning of patient’s medical record, blood tests, ECG (Electrocardiography), Chest X-ray, Ultrasound and anesthesiologist consultation.
Surgeon may ask for additional tests and consultation according to the patient’s medical record from the different branches.
The main aims of pre-operative examinations are evaluate the patient’s risk and maitain patient’s health condition.

Anesthesia

General anesthesia is preffered for this surgery which is numbing whole body and put patients to sleep.

Bowel Obstruction Operation Technique

There are two different methods for intestinal obstruction surgery: open operation or laparoscopic. The method of surgery is determined according to the radiological examinations made before the surgery.
Laparoscopic method is preferred in cases where there is no severe intestinal obstruction. After anesthesia is applied, 3 or 4 small incisions are made in the abdomen. Laparoscopic surgery materials are placed through this incision. In this way, the intestine is reached and the blocked part of the intestine is relieved and accumulated gas and waste are evacuated. The surgery is terminated after the procedures are completed.
If there is a severe intestinal obstruction, the open method is preferred. The surgery usually begins with a large incision in the abdomen from the navel. Conditions such as tumors and bowel obstruction that cause obstruction are treated. If there is damage to the bowel, in this surgery the damaged part of the bowel is removed and the healthy bowel ends are stitched together. If the entire bowel is affected, this may require removal of the bowel. The surgery is terminated after the procedures are completed.

Recovery From Bowel Obstruction In Turkey

Patients stay at the hospital for between 2 to 5 days after the surgery. At first, patients are fed intravenously to keep the intestine clean and start working again. Oral feeding with small amounts of liquids is started within 2 days. A period of 2 to 3 days is needed for the bowel to return to their previous working system.

After patients are discharged, they must follow the nutritional patterns explained to them. It is recommended that they get plenty of rest. After the first 10 days, they start to move lightly so as not to tire themselves. Stitches may need to be removed depending on the stitching method used in the surgery. The doctor will determine the date when the stitches need to be removed.

Although the recovery period varies depending on the surgery method and the patient, it lasts up to 3 months.

Post-operative Key Points Of Bowel Obstruction Operation

• Correct use of prescribed medicines
• Adequate water consumption
• Follow a balanced and fiber-rich diet
• Exercising and moving regularly
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption
• Heavy lifting should not be done for 3 months
• Keeping the incisions dry and clean

Benefits Of Bowel Obstruction Operation In Turkey

Bowel obstructions are a serious health problem that needs to be treated. It causes symptoms such as difficulty in going to the toilet, severe pain, and serious weight loss in individuals. If left untreated, the bowel may be completely affected and need to be removed from the body. For this reason, among the benefits of surgery, we can list the improvement of the dysfunctional bowel, the improvement of the healthy weight of individuals who have metabolic problems and have lost weight, and the improvement of other symptoms they experience.

How Does Bowel Obstruction Operation Cost In Turkey?

The Bowel Obstruction Operation cost is varying depending on the healthcare provider, surgeon’s experiences, surgery method, situations of disorder and location where surgery is performed.

As Prospero Medical, we offer affordable Bowel Obstruction Operation in Turkey. For learning more about the Bowel Obstruction Operation in Turkey, you can request us a free quote.

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