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Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
Number of Beds: 441
Year of Establishment: 2022
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- Best Hospital for Patient Experience - 2021: Avcilar Anadolu Hospital was awarded the Best Hospital for Patient Experience at the 2021 International Hospital of the Year Awards.
- Best Hospital for Orthopedics - 2020: The award for Best Hospital for Orthopedics was given to Avcilar Anadolu Hospital at the 2020 International Hospital of the Year Awards.
- Best Hospital for Pediatrics - 2019: Avcilar Anadolu Hospital was awarded the Best Hospital for Pediatrics at the 2019 European Healthcare Awards.
- Best Hospital for Cancer Treatment - 2018: The award for Best Hospital for Cancer Treatment was given to Avcilar Anadolu Hospital at the 2018 International Hospital of the Year Awards.
- Best Hospital for Neurology - 2017: Avcilar Anadolu Hospital was awarded the Best Hospital for Neurology at the 2017 European Healthcare Awards.
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What is a Corpus Callosotomy, and how does it work?
A Corpus Callosotomy is a surgical procedure in which the bundle of nerve fibers (known as the carpus callosum) that connect the two hemispheres of the brain are disconnected. The procedure is performed on patients suffering from severe epilepsy. The aim of a corpus callosotomy is to reduce or prevent the spread of seizures.
What medical conditions can be treated through Corpus Callosotomy?
The corpus callosotomy procedure is typically performed to deal with severe epilepsy. This procedure is mostly suggested in cases where seizures are not effectively controlled with medication and originate from both hemispheres, leading to generalized or drop seizures.
What is the recovery process after a Corpus Callosotomy?
The recovery process after a Corpus Callosotomy is long and may take 6 to 8 weeks. It involves a hospital stay initially for wound care and monitoring the patient's overall health. Some discomfort and fatigue following the surgery are common. Medications may be adjusted to manage post-surgery symptoms. Rehabilitation and physical therapy are recommended to assist with recovery and help patients adapt to any changes in cognitive function or motor skills resulting from the procedure. Regular follow-up visits will be necessary to assess the effectiveness of the surgery in controlling seizures.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the procedure, hospitals are ranked based on a variety of components. In Istanbul, Hospitals for Corpus Callosotomy are ranked on the basis of the following factors- Popularity of the procedure, Infrastructure, Availability of the treatment, Skilled Medical Professionals, Technology employed, Cost, Facilities Offered, and Success Rate.
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Many people have started traveling to Istanbul for Corpus Callosotomy due to the country’s modern healthcare infrastructure and high success rate. Other factors that make Istanbul the preferred option for Corpus Callosotomy include:
- Affordable treatment plans
- Modern healthcare technologies
- Transparency and data privacy
- Skilled and Qualified specialists
- Internationally recognised hospitals
Depending on the patient's health and the complexity of the treatment, different procedures have different recovery times. Other factors like continuously taking rehab sessions and enrolling in postoperative care sessions also greatly impact the recovery time of the patient. It is recommended that the patient maintain regular contact with their surgeon for a few months after surgery to speed up recovery.