Haemorrhoidectomy in Turkey: what it is and who needs it
Haemorrhoidectomy (spelled hemorrhoidectomy in the US) is surgery to remove haemorrhoids, also called piles: swollen cushions of tissue and blood vessels at the end of the bowel that bleed, prolapse or itch. Most piles do not need an operation; they improve with fibre, fluids, not straining and creams. Surgery is considered for large piles that keep coming out and do not go back (grade 3 and 4), piles that have not responded to rubber band ligation or other office treatments, a clot inside a pile (thrombosed pile) in some cases, and piles that cause repeated bleeding or anaemia.
On our site haemorrhoidectomy in Turkey starts at €1,750 at an accredited hospital; the hospital list on this page shows each price in your currency. Before you book, a coloproctologist should examine you, because bleeding from the back passage is not always from piles, and a bowel problem such as a polyp or cancer must be excluded, especially over 45 or when the bleeding has changed. See the colorectal and proctology page for related care.
Haemorrhoidectomy cost in Turkey compared with the UK, the US and Germany
The table compares approximate private prices for the operation. The Turkish figure is the hospital's list price on this site; the others are approximate ranges that vary widely and should be confirmed in a written quote.
| Country | Typical private price (approximate) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | from €1,750 | Hospital list price; ask what the quote includes |
| United Kingdom | about £2,500–£5,500 privately | Free on the NHS for those who qualify, with waiting times |
| United States | about $4,000–$10,000 | Surgeon, anaesthesia and facility billed separately; usually covered by insurance |
| Germany | covered by statutory insurance | Self-pay prices vary |
The price changes with the technique, the number of piles removed, the type of anaesthesia, the length of stay and any other procedure done at the same time, such as treatment of a fissure or fistula. Searches for hemorrhoid surgery cost and piles surgery cost in the UK show that most patients compare the private price at home with the price abroad; because many people in the UK and Germany have the operation paid for by the health system, the saving applies mainly to those who wait or pay themselves.
Types of haemorrhoidectomy and other treatments for piles
| Treatment | What is done | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional (open or closed) haemorrhoidectomy | The piles are cut away and the vessels tied; the wounds are left open (Milligan-Morgan) or stitched (Ferguson) | Most effective for large piles, with the lowest recurrence but the most pain |
| Stapled haemorrhoidectomy | A circular stapler lifts the prolapsing tissue back into place and cuts off part of its blood supply | Less pain in the first weeks, but a higher chance of prolapse coming back in randomised trials |
| Dearterialisation (Doppler-guided ligation) with or without a lift | The arteries feeding the piles are tied | Less pain; more recurrence in advanced piles |
| Rubber band ligation | A band is placed at the base of a pile in the clinic | First choice for grade 2 and some grade 3; no general anaesthesia |
| Other piles therapy | Injection, infrared or laser treatments | For smaller piles |
NHS guidance and the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland describe surgery as the more effective treatment for advanced piles, and the less invasive treatments as a first step. The right technique depends on the grade, the number and the position of the piles, not on the clinic's equipment.
Before choosing surgery, it is reasonable to ask whether treatment of the cause could be enough. Constipation, long periods on the toilet, heavy lifting, pregnancy and a low-fibre diet all make piles worse, and a course of fibre, fluids and creams, or a few banding sessions, helps many patients avoid an operation. If you have already tried these for several months and the piles still prolapse, bleed or interfere with daily life, surgery is a sensible next step. Ask your surgeon to tell you honestly which grade your piles are, which treatments you have not yet tried and what the chance of recurrence is with each technique.
If you also have an anal fissure or a fistula, tell the surgeon at the first contact: these problems cause similar symptoms and can sometimes be treated in the same operation, which changes the price and the length of the stay (see fissure treatment).
How haemorrhoidectomy is performed
The operation takes 20 to 45 minutes, usually under spinal or general anaesthesia.
- Preparation: a bowel preparation or enema, fasting and an anaesthesia check.
- Surgery: the surgeon removes or treats the piles with the chosen technique, and local anaesthetic is often injected to reduce pain after the operation.
- Dressing: a dressing or a small pack is placed and removed the next day.
Most patients stay one night and go home on the second day, or leave the same day when the operation is small.
Your haemorrhoidectomy trip to Turkey
Plan 4 to 7 days. A typical plan: arrival and consultation on day 1, surgery on day 2, discharge on day 3, rest and a check-up on day 4 or 5, and a flight home once the surgeon agrees. Take your previous reports, a list of medicines and the result of any colonoscopy. Our how it works page explains the steps.
Haemorrhoidectomy recovery and pain
Pain is the main difficulty after a conventional haemorrhoidectomy, and it is worth knowing before you travel.
- First days: sore and swollen, with spasms, particularly during and after bowel motions. Take the painkillers regularly as directed, warm baths several times a day and a stool softener.
- Weeks 1–2: pain eases; a little bleeding and discharge are normal. Most people return to desk work after 1 to 2 weeks.
- Weeks 3–6: the wounds heal fully, and heavy lifting and sport return gradually.
Fibre, plenty of fluid, a stool softener and not straining or sitting long on the toilet protect the wounds and prevent new piles. Flying is usually allowed once the surgeon has checked you, around day 4 to 7; sit on a soft cushion and walk during the flight.
Risks of haemorrhoidectomy and what the sources say
- Pain: usually the main problem; stapled and dearterialisation techniques have less pain than conventional surgery.
- Bleeding: light bleeding is normal; heavier bleeding may occur around 7 to 10 days after surgery when the scab separates and needs medical review.
- Urinary retention: trouble passing urine in the first day, usually temporary.
- Infection, narrowing (stenosis) and skin tags: uncommon.
- Incontinence: minor leakage of gas or stool is uncommon and usually temporary; permanent problems are rare but are the reason the surgeon avoids over-treatment of the sphincter.
- Recurrence: piles can return, more often after stapled or dearterialisation techniques than after conventional surgery, according to randomised trials and Cochrane reviews.
Tell the surgeon about blood thinners, a history of bowel disease, anal fissure or fistula, and previous anal surgery.
How to choose a hospital for piles surgery
- Examination first: a coloproctologist or colorectal surgeon who checks the back passage and asks about a colonoscopy before quoting a price.
- Technique discussed honestly: the pain and recurrence trade-off of each method, not only the quickest.
- Hospital setting: a licensed hospital with an anaesthesiologist, not a day clinic only. See the hospitals offering gastroenterology care, including Academic Hospital and Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.
- Aftercare: who answers your questions at home, and what happens with a complication.
Standard travel insurance does not cover planned surgery abroad. Take the operation report and discharge summary home for your own doctor.
Hospitals with Gastroenterology in Turkey
Frequently asked questions
A haemorrhoidectomy is surgery to remove haemorrhoids (piles). It is used for large piles that prolapse and do not go back, or when banding and other treatments have not worked.
At the accredited hospitals on our site haemorrhoidectomy starts at about €1,750 (shown in your currency on this page). The price depends on the technique and the length of stay, and your exact price is on your written quote.
Private piles surgery in the UK usually costs about £2,500–£5,500, an approximate range. On the NHS it is free for those who qualify, but waiting times vary.
Most people return to desk work after 1 to 2 weeks, with full healing in about 4 to 6 weeks. Pain is worst in the first days and during bowel motions.
Plan 4 to 7 days: consultation, surgery with one night in hospital, a check-up and a flight home once the surgeon agrees.
It is the most painful of the piles treatments, especially in the first week, but painkillers, local anaesthetic, warm baths and stool softeners control it. Stapled techniques hurt less but have more recurrence.
Rubber band ligation is done in the clinic and suits smaller piles. Haemorrhoidectomy removes the piles in the operating theatre and suits larger ones or those that return after banding.
Yes, but less often after conventional haemorrhoidectomy than after stapled or dearterialisation techniques. Fibre, fluids and not straining reduce the risk.
Pain, bleeding about a week after surgery, difficulty passing urine, infection, narrowing, recurrence and, rarely, problems with bowel control.
Often yes, especially over 45 or when bleeding has changed, because bowel disease can cause similar bleeding. A surgeon will tell you what is needed.