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Dr. Cahit Kural has achieved a 99.9% success rate in discectomy procedures.
Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital has a 99.9% success rate in discectomy surgeries.
Included Services: Medical examination, post-operative care, ECG, general anesthesia, preoperative tests, blood tests, follow-up examination, consultation with an anesthesiologist, chest X-ray, language assistance, biochemistry blood test, follow-up visit, full board, hospitalization, hotel stay, transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport.
Stay Info: 2 days in hospital, 3 days in hotel, included in the price.
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital is a multi-specialty medical center in Turkey, Istanbul. It is certified by JCI and specializes in pediatric and adult cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, oncology, weight loss surgery, and check-ups. Patients from CIS, Balkans and African countries choose Hisar Hospital for medical care. The clinic offers Herniated disc surgery in Turkey procedure, performed by Dr. Emre Unal. The offer includes consultation with a neurosurgeon, MRI of one area, biochemistry blood test, complete blood count, consultation with an anesthesiologist, blood tests, general anesthesia. Duration of the procedure is 2 days stay in the hospital and 5 days stay in the hotel.
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Fast Facts about Herniated disc surgery
Herniated disc surgery
This procedure involves removing the part of the disc that is pressing on the nerve, alleviating pain and discomfort.
Pros: Minimally invasive approach reduces recovery time. Effective pain relief in 85-90% of patients. Often performed as an outpatient procedure.
Cons: Potential for nerve damage or infection. 5-10% chance of disc herniation recurring. Not suitable for all cases.
Effectiveness: 85% success rate in relieving leg pain and improving function.
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Recovery: 4-6 weeks.
Best for: Patients with severe leg pain caused by lumbar disc herniation. Ideal for those unresponsive to conservative treatment.