Brief Explanation of General Surgery
General surgery is the broad field of medicine that involves treating patients before, during, and after surgery or an operation.
General surgery is performed to treat a wide range of diseases in various parts of the human body, including but not limited to:
- Breast and liver (benign and malignant cancer)
- Thyroid glands (hyperthyroidism, thyroid enlargement)
- Esophagus (benign cancer)
- Stomach, duodenum cancer, and other issues
- Gastric balloon procedures for patients with severe obesity
- Obstructive jaundice or obstruction of the bile duct to the intestines
- Colon and rectum (inflammatory diseases and tumors)
- Intestinal obstructions
- Gallbladder (stones and tumors)
- Anorectal abnormalities (tumors, fistulas, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and other conditions affecting the anal opening and rectum)
- Pancreas (tumors, abscesses, pancreatitis)
Since general surgery covers a wide range of diseases, it requires complex skills to make decisions. General surgeons must be proficient in diagnosis, treatment, and management of complications in addition to practical intervention.
Given the wide range of diseases and treatment methods under general surgery, it is not expected that a general surgeon is an expert in all diseases. They study and train in various fields of general surgery and then specialize in one or a few limited fields or subspecialties.
Why People Opt for General Surgery in Turkey
Different surgical procedures that a general surgeon may perform require support from a well-equipped, wide-ranging medical infrastructure and well-trained medical services, which can be found in Turkey. One of the main reasons patients prefer to undergo general surgical procedures in Turkey is the cost-effective medical infrastructure and services.
- Turkey has good general surgery doctors/hospitals.
The medical infrastructure and staff training in Turkey have kept pace with developments in Europe and the United States to maintain its position as one of the best medical tourism destinations in Asia and Europe.
Many healthcare facilities in Turkey are recognized by local and international accreditation organizations such as the Joint Commission International (JCI), the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JACHO), and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in addition to being affiliated with reputable medical facilities.
Doctors and other medical staff in Turkey undergo continuous education and training, as well as certification from the Turkish Medical Association.
General surgery doctors in Turkey have training and experience not only in surgical procedures but also in managing the patient's condition post-operation until recovery.
- Reasonable prices in Turkey compared to most countries, especially Europe and the United States.
Many patients choose healthcare facilities in Turkey for general surgery due primarily to the high quality of medical services at relatively lower costs.
For example, the cost of appendectomy starts at $3,011. According to data from the International Federation of Health Plans, the lowest cost in the United States is $7,756, averaging $13,003.
