Your patient journey, step by step
From first enquiry to final follow-up: what happens at each stage when you travel to Istanbul for surgery, and how long each stage takes.
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International patients
Practical information for patients travelling to Istanbul for surgery: what the process involves, how travel and recovery work, the standards we operate to, and how follow-up continues once you are home.
Travelling to Istanbul for surgery
Flights, visas, airport transfers and what to arrange before you travel to Istanbul for a planned operation.
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Where you stay and how you recover
Hospital stay, hotel recovery, who can stay with you, and what the first days after surgery in Istanbul actually involve.
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Flying after surgery
Why the safe interval before flying varies between people and procedures, the risks involved, and who decides when you can travel home.
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Virtual consultation
What happens in an online consultation, what it can and cannot assess, and why an in-person examination is still required before surgery.
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Safety, standards and aftercare
Surgical facilities, anaesthesia, emergency protocols, follow-up once you are home, and what to do if something concerns you.
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Returning home and follow-up care
How follow-up works once you are back in your own country, what to watch for, and how to reach the practice from abroad.
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Whether a procedure is appropriate for you depends on your examination, your medical history and your goals. You can send your questions and, if you wish, request an online assessment with Dr. Kayan. There is no obligation to proceed.
Questions are answered by the clinical team in English. Sending an enquiry does not create a doctor–patient relationship.