Do you perform closed surgery?
With closed surgery, a small skin incision is usually made. In fact, it should be used for surgeries performed with minimal damage to the nerve tissue and surrounding tissues. Microsurgical and endoscopic methods are available and they have different advantages over each other. Yes, we do.
How can I return to my daily life after spine surgery?
It depends on the type of surgery you had. In surgeries such as lumbar and cervical disc herniation, the patient is mobilized on the same day and can usually be discharged the next day. In more extensive surgeries such as tumors and scoliosis of the spine, patients start walking the next day in the morning and are generally discharged after 3-5 days.
I was previously examined for the same disease and saw doctors. Should I bring my radiological tests and blood tests to my doctor’s appointment?
Every radiological examination and blood test performed on you contains very valuable information about you. Please bring them all with you.
How can I apply for an appointment?
If you call our center or send a WhatsApp message, a member of our team will make an appointment for you. If you fill out the “make an appointment” form on the homepage or send an e-mail with your contact information, you will be contacted via e-mail or phone as soon as possible.
I have previously had diagnostic investigations and some treatments for the same disease. It may be necessary to meet with several doctors for the diagnosis and treatment of my disease. How can we organize this?
If you have a complex pathology that is difficult to diagnose, your doctor may refer you to specialists from other departments and consultations will be held. Additionally, while your treatment is continuing, your doctor may consult with other doctors if a new finding develops or is necessary.
I have a sacrum tumor, what kind of surgery can I have?
Some of the sacrum tumors are benign and some are malignant. There are basically two types of surgery. In the first one, the tumor is removed piece by piece while preserving all nerves. In the second case, the tumor must be removed in one piece without disintegrating to prevent it from spreading. In this type of surgery, it may be necessary to remove some of the nerves inside the tumor along with the tumor. The decision for surgery is usually made based on the histopathological type of the tumor, its location, its size, the degree of nerve involvement and the general condition of the patient.
What can my quality of life be like after sacrum tumor surgery?
Some of the sacrum tumors are benign and some are malignant. There are basically two types of surgery. In the first one, the tumor is removed piece by piece while preserving all nerves. After these surgeries, there is usually little or no loss of function. In the second case, the tumor must be removed in one piece without disintegrating to prevent it from spreading. In this type of surgery, it may be necessary to remove some of the nerves inside the tumor along with the tumor. Since some nerves will be cut during these surgeries, functional losses such as loss of sensation in perinea or legs, urinary and or stool incontinence, and loss of strength in the toes may occur.
I have a Tarlov cyst, when should I have surgery?
Tarlov cysts are cysts that are usually located within the sacrum bone and are often seen more than one. It is usually encountered incidentally on lumbar MRI images. However, some people may experience symptoms such as perineal pain, leg pain, urinary incontinence, and loss of sensation in the perineum. If it can be shown that these findings of the patients are related to the Tarlov cyst, surgery may be considered.
