Myomectomy in Turkey: what you should know before you book
Myomectomy is an operation that removes uterine fibroids and leaves the uterus in place. Fibroids are benign muscle tumours of the womb; they are very common, and many cause no symptoms. When they cause heavy periods, pelvic pressure, pain, bladder symptoms or problems with fertility, a myomectomy is the usual surgical choice for women who wish to keep their uterus. On our site myomectomy in Turkey starts at €2,720, the hospital's own price for international patients.
This is the main guide to fibroid removal in Turkey. It explains who is a candidate, how the operation is done, what it costs against the UK, the US and Germany, and what to expect afterwards. The hospital that performs it and its price are shown on this page, and a quote is free.
Fibroid Removal (Myomectomy) in Turkey: how it works
- 1Send your photos and questions
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- 2Get a written plan and price
A surgeon reviews your case and you receive a personal plan with the price, usually within 24 hours. Compare hospitals; nothing is paid in advance.
- 3Travel, surgery and aftercare
Airport pick-up, examination, surgery and check-ups in Istanbul, then follow-up with your surgeon after you fly home.
Fibroid Removal (Myomectomy) in Turkey: hospitals and prices
Hospitals on our site that perform Fibroid Removal (Myomectomy), with each hospital's own list price for international patients, shown in your currency.
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Who needs a myomectomy?
Fibroids need treatment only if they cause problems. A myomectomy is considered for heavy menstrual bleeding that did not respond to medicines, pain or pressure, fibroids that distort the cavity of the uterus when you want to conceive, and fibroids that keep growing. UK guidance on heavy menstrual bleeding (NICE NG88) lists myomectomy, hysterectomy and uterine artery embolisation among the options when medicines are not enough.
The choice depends on the number, size and position of the fibroids and on whether you want children. A pelvic ultrasound or MRI is needed before surgery; send your scan report with your enquiry. The aim is symptom relief, so a fibroid that causes no symptoms is usually not removed only because it is there.
Types of myomectomy in Turkey
There are four main approaches. Which one is possible depends on the position and size of the fibroids, not on preference alone.
| Method | How it is done | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Open (abdominal) | One cut low on the abdomen; fibroids are removed and the muscle of the uterus is repaired in layers | Many or large fibroids, deep fibroids |
| Laparoscopic | Several small cuts; the fibroids are cut into pieces in a bag and removed | A few small to medium fibroids on the outer wall |
| Robotic | Keyhole surgery with a robot-assisted instrument, easier suturing | Similar to laparoscopic, in selected cases |
| Hysteroscopic | A camera through the cervix, no cut on the abdomen | Fibroids that bulge into the uterine cavity |
Minimally invasive methods usually mean a shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery, but not every woman can have them. A surgeon who offers only one method for every patient is a reason to ask more questions.
Fibroid removal surgery cost in Turkey
Myomectomy in Turkey starts at €2,720 at the hospital on this page, shown in your currency. The price depends on the method, the number and size of fibroids, and the length of stay; an open operation for large fibroids costs more than a hysteroscopic one. The figures below are approximate private-sector totals and are confirmed only in a written quote.
| Country | Typical myomectomy cost (approximate) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | from €2,720 | Surgeon, anaesthesia, hospital stay and tests; transfers and hotel depend on the package |
| United Kingdom | about £5,000–£10,000 privately | Available on the NHS when criteria are met, with waiting times |
| United States | about $10,000–$25,000 before insurance | Hospital, surgeon and anaesthesia are often billed separately |
| Germany | about €4,000–€9,000 | Covered by statutory insurance for residents |
People searching for "myomectomy cost UK" often find a wide range because the method changes the price. Ask for a quote for your fibroids after the surgeon has seen your scan.
Myomectomy or hysterectomy, and other options
A myomectomy removes the fibroids; a hysterectomy removes the uterus and ends the fibroid problem for good, but also ends the possibility of pregnancy. Alternatives that leave the uterus in place include uterine artery embolisation and focused ultrasound ablation, which shrink fibroids without removing them. Medicines can reduce bleeding but do not remove fibroids. If you want to become pregnant, myomectomy is the better studied option; ask your gynaecologist which fits your fibroids.
Fibroid surgery in Turkey is performed by gynaecologists, and a good consultation covers all of these options rather than only the operation you asked about. Expect questions about your periods, your wish for children, your age, previous operations and the position of each fibroid on the scan. If you are close to menopause and do not want children, a hysterectomy or a non-surgical option may be a better answer than a myomectomy, and an honest surgeon will say so.
Preparing for fibroid surgery in Turkey, the trip and recovery
Before you book, send your latest ultrasound or MRI report, your blood count (haemoglobin), a list of medicines and any previous pelvic operations. If you are anaemic from heavy periods, the surgeon may advise treating it first, because it lowers the risk of needing a transfusion. Tell the team if you plan a pregnancy, because that changes the method and the stitching of the uterus.
Plan about five to seven days for a laparoscopic or hysteroscopic operation and seven to ten days for an open one. The first day is the consultation and tests, surgery follows on the second day, and you stay in hospital one to three nights. A check visit before you fly confirms the wounds and your bleeding. See how it works for the arrangements.
- Keyhole: return to light activity within one to two weeks; avoid heavy lifting and sex for about four to six weeks or as advised.
- Open: most women need four to six weeks before returning to normal activity.
- Flying: usually after the check visit; long-haul flights need walking and leg movement because the risk of blood clots is higher after pelvic surgery.
Fertility and pregnancy after myomectomy
Surgeons commonly advise waiting about three to six months before trying to conceive, to allow the uterine muscle to heal. If the wall of the uterus was opened deeply, a planned caesarean section is often advised for later births, because of a small risk of uterine rupture in labour. Removing fibroids that distort the cavity can improve the chance of pregnancy, but fibroids elsewhere in the uterus have less effect. Ask your surgeon for the operation report to share with your obstetrician.
Risks of myomectomy
Myomectomy can cause more bleeding than a hysterectomy, and in rare cases a blood transfusion or an unplanned hysterectomy is needed. Other risks are infection, scar tissue (adhesions) in the pelvis, injury to the bowel, bladder or ureters, and the general risks of anaesthesia. Fibroids can grow back: studies with several years of follow-up report that a considerable share of women develop new fibroids, more often when the original fibroids were many. Young age and multiple fibroids raise the chance of recurrence. Open surgery gives more scarring; the method that suits your fibroids lowers risk.
How to choose a hospital and surgeon
Ask for the surgeon's name before you pay, and ask how many myomectomies he or she performs in a year, which methods the surgeon offers, and how bleeding is controlled during the operation. Check that the operation takes place in a licensed hospital with a blood bank and an anaesthesiologist present. The hospital shown on this page is Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital; see all gynaecology hospitals and the gynaecology page.
Red flags are a price promised from a message alone, no discussion of options, a promise that fibroids will never return and pressure to pay at once. Take home the operation report, histology report (the pathology result of the fibroids), the discharge summary and the surgeon's contact details; standard travel insurance rarely covers planned surgery abroad, so check separately.
Fibroid Removal (Myomectomy) in Turkey reviews
Reviews of the hospitals and surgeons on this page that perform Fibroid Removal (Myomectomy), with reviews about this treatment first. Reviews from Google are marked.
Today, my brother and I came to Lokman Hekim Hospital for a routine check-up. We come every year. But this year, we would like to thank Ms. Selda for welcoming and caring for us. She listened patiently, explaining everything step by step. I would like to thank her here as well and wish her continued success. Seeing such a caring person in such an institution truly made us happy.
It's a terrible place. I used many of its departments, even had surgery there, but I'll never go near it again. When you call about the results, they even hang up on you.
The receptionist in the emergency room told us our registration was complete and directed us to the doctor. However, when we went to see the doctor, we were told that no record had been created for us. Communication and coordination between departments are completely lacking. Patients being directed from one place to another in this way causes both a waste of time and serious inconvenience. One of the most basic things a hospital should have is order, communication, and professionalism. Unfortunately, we saw none of these. We were extremely dissatisfied with our experience. In terms of service quality and patient satisfaction, it is definitely an institution far below our expectations. We were not at all pleased.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Cardiology Specialist Dr. Servet for his knowledge, experience, and valuable approach towards the patient. I would also like to thank Nurse Halenur for her smiling face, attentiveness, kind approach, and gentle touch. My thanks to the entire team for making me feel safe and valued.
Ms. Selin from the Podiatry department is the perfect example of how much difference people who love their work make. From the very first minute, you feel safe thanks to her smiling face, sweet energy, attentiveness, and meticulousness in her work. It's an experience that's good for both your feet and your soul. 😄 I'm so glad I met her; it's truly valuable to see such wonderful people doing their jobs so well. I wholeheartedly recommend her. ✨
I would like to thank the radiology team at Lokman Hekim Kurtköy Hospital. I had to go both in the morning and close to the end of their shift. Their smiles and hospitality were the same. I'm sure they get very tired, but they definitely don't let it show to the patients. Dr. Birsen Dizman was inside, and Mrs. Kibar, Mrs. Gülten, and Mrs. Bedriye were there, their warm and reassuring demeanor making you feel they love their work. I wanted to thank them here as well. I wish everyone could do their jobs as well as they do.
Frequently asked questions
At the hospital on this page myomectomy starts from about €2,720 for international patients, shown in your currency on the page. Open surgery for large fibroids and a longer stay cost more. The exact price is written in your quote.
Privately, roughly £5,000–£10,000 depending on the method and the hospital (approximate; ask for a written quote). The NHS may offer it when criteria are met, with a waiting time.
Myomectomy removes the fibroids and keeps the uterus, so pregnancy remains possible. A hysterectomy removes the uterus and ends fibroid symptoms permanently but also ends the possibility of pregnancy.
It depends on the number, size and position of the fibroids. Hysteroscopic removal suits fibroids inside the cavity, keyhole surgery suits a few outer fibroids, and open surgery suits many or large fibroids.
About one to two weeks for keyhole or hysteroscopic surgery and four to six weeks for open surgery before normal activity. Your surgeon will give you specific advice.
Five to seven days for laparoscopic or hysteroscopic surgery and seven to ten days for an open operation, so that your wounds and bleeding are checked before you fly.
Yes. Studies with several years of follow-up report that new fibroids develop in a considerable share of women, more often when the first fibroids were multiple. Ask your surgeon about your own risk.
Surgeons commonly advise waiting about three to six months. After deep fibroid removal a caesarean section is often planned for later births. Discuss this with your obstetrician.
It is as safe as the surgeon and hospital you choose: a licensed hospital with a blood bank and an anaesthesiologist, a surgeon who performs myomectomy regularly and a clear explanation of the method and risks.
No. Fibroids that cause no symptoms are usually left and monitored. Treatment is for heavy bleeding, pain, pressure or fertility problems.