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Fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) masses that contain smooth muscle and connective tissue. Fibroids can be of different sizes, from 2-3 mm to 25-30 cm in diameter. They are usually round and pinkish in color and can be found anywhere in the uterus.

Myomas; They can be just one, or they can be too many to count.

Fibroids can be seen in various parts of the uterus. They can be inside the uterus, on its wall, outer surface, mouth, or in the abdomen, attached to the uterus by a stalk.

Myoma is the most common benign tumor of the uterus. It is seen in 20-25% of women of childbearing age. For women aged 40 and over, this rate can reach 45-50%.

It is very rare to be seen during adolescence. Estrogen is thought to lead to the growth of fibroids. As more estrogen is released during pregnancy, fibroids enlarge. In those who do not take hormone replacement therapy during menopause, estrogen levels decrease and fibroids shrink.

People with a first-degree relative with fibroids have a higher chance of developing it. Being black increases the chance of fibroids nine times compared to white people.

Many women spend their lives unaware of their fibroids. When you act in accordance with your doctor's recommendations, fibroids will not create a significant problem.

Myomas in some women do not cause any complaints and can be noticed during the examination. However, sometimes it can cause complaints such as excessive bleeding, pain, frequent urination or constipation such as pressure feelings, premature birth, miscarriage.

What are the Symptoms of Myoma?

Myomas usually do not give any symptoms. Even very large fibroids may not show symptoms sometimes. Symptoms of fibroids may vary depending on their size and pregnancy status. Pelvic pain is the most common symptom of menstrual irregularity.

It can increase the amount of menstruation and prolong their duration. In addition, premenstrual spotting, intermittent bleeding and prolonged menstruation can be seen in fibroids.

As the fibroid grows, it pushes the endometrial tissue and therefore the surface area of this tissue increases. As the area suitable for bleeding increases, the amount of bleeding also increases. Initially, the duration of bleeding does not change, only the amount of blood lost increases. Then gradually the time starts to get longer. This excess bleeding causes anemia after a while, that is, "anemia".

Pain in fibroids usually occurs due to degenerations. It may be a gradually increasing groin pain, or it may appear as an acute pain. Sometimes patients may complain of cramp-like pain. Low back and groin pain and a feeling of fullness in the groin are the symptoms encountered with fibroids.

The fibroid core behaves as if it were a foreign body and the uterus contracts to expel this foreign body. The person perceives these contractions as pain. A severely enlarged fibroid can also cause pain by pressing on the surrounding tissues and nerves. Here, complaints such as low back pain are more common.

Urinary symptoms such as frequent urination by pressing on the bladder may cause complaints such as constipation and tenesm by pressing on the large intestine.

Fibroids can sometimes be the cause of infertility. However, fibroids can be held responsible for infertility after other causes of infertility are investigated and eliminated. Depending on the region and size of the fibroids, they may be a cause of infertility, but not every patient with fibroids is infertile.

Sometimes the reason that brings the patient to the doctor may be swelling or enlargement of the abdomen. Weak patients may notice swelling in their abdomen.

Are Myomas Malignant?

Myomas have a very low chance of being malignant, that is, cancer. However, this possibility should be taken into account in fibroids that grow very rapidly.

How is myoma diagnosed?

Myoma is easy to diagnose. A gynecological evaluation (examination and ultrasound) performed in a woman presenting with typical symptoms makes the diagnosis with 99% accuracy.

Ultrasonography:

With the help of abdominal or vaginal ultrasound, which is a painless examination method, the internal genital organs are evaluated with the images created by sound waves.

Hysteroscopy:

It is based on the examination of a telescopic camera by passing through the vagina and cervix and inserting it into the uterus.

laparoscopy:

It is based on the examination of the abdominal cavity through a small incision made in the abdomen with a device called laparoscope.

Hysterosalpingography:

In this medicated film technique, it is aimed to obtain information about the anomalies in these organs by visualizing the spread of the drug, which is given through a thin tube that enters just inside the cervix through the vagina, to the abdominal cavity through the tubes through the uterus.

Hello everyone,

Here we are again with my dear patient Ms. Burcu at her post-surgery check-up. This time in the photo, you see a healthy woman and her doctor.

Thanks to the miracle of minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery, we successfully removed a 12 cm fibroid along with several smaller ones — all while preserving her uterus.

Now, on to the next patients waiting for their operations…
Stay healthy!

Ms. İpek came to us with a large fibroid located inside her uterus and, of course, a great deal of stress caused by it.

Looking at the photo now, I see a patient who has recovered beautifully within just one week, feels relieved in every way, and is proudly giving the sign of victory over her struggle.

Wishing to bring healing to many more of our patients — may all our days be filled with health.

Hello everyone,

Here we are with my dear patient Duygu, who has just undergone her second laparoscopic myomectomy — hopefully, this will be the last one!

Unfortunately, in some women, fibroids can recur, and sadly, Duygu was one of those affected.

From now on, we wish for all fibroids to stay far away from you, dear Duygu.
See you at your one-month follow-up appointment!

Hello everyone,

How could we not have a photo with my lovely patient Ms. Gülin after her dressing change? :)
Another laparoscopic surgery successfully completed and a patient who regained her health in no time...

Of course, the joy of being free from pain is written all over our faces!

What started as a myom removal surgery ended with a little bonus — we also removed deep endometrioma lesions and a benign cyst along the way.

In summary, we completed our work perfectly, leaving behind a healthy uterus and two ovaries.
See you again soon with more good news!

Here we are once again with another young and energetic patient — dear Günel. Getting to this point with her wasn’t easy. Thanks to our minimally invasive surgical technique, we were able to free her from multiple large chocolate cysts that had covered both her right and left ovaries.

Now, all of that is behind us, and my dear patient has turned a brand-new page in her life.

Wishing you a long, healthy, and fulfilling life, dear Günel — may your future be filled with success and happiness.

Our dear Ms. Işıl came to us from afar — she lives in the United States and, of course, she trusts Turkish doctors.

About a month ago, we performed her robotic (Da Vinci) laparoscopic myomectomy. Today, she came in for her check-up, looking as if we hadn’t removed a 15 cm fibroid from her at all — she’s recovered incredibly well.

Now, we’re happy to send our valued patient back home in good health.
See you at your follow-up visits!

We removed exactly 13 giant myomas, the largest of which reached 9 cm, with closed surgery. Of course, our work did not end there, there was a tiny myoma in the uterus that was located in the cavity, we cleaned it with hysteroscopy and restored our patient's health.

Another patient of mine who smiles again thanks to closed, that is, laparoscopic surgery. Mrs. Funda, who quickly returned to her health, work, home, and husband and felt as if she had never had an operation.

Last week, our patient had giant myomas, one of which was 25 cm and the other 20 cm. We patiently removed these benign tumors that had become huge in our patient's uterus, protecting the patient's uterus one by one, and finished our surgery cleanly. Our patient also got rid of all the pain she suffered, heavy and days-long bleeding, and the complaint of weakness caused by her anemia.

Dear Simge, after long researches, she found us and came to our clinic from Cyprus There were adenomyotic area, rectovaginal nodule, endometriotic cysts, fibroids and adhesions. We cleaned all of them one by one with the closed surgical method and regained our patient's health.

We cleaned the uterus of Ms. Şükran from many large and small fibroids, the largest of which is 9 cm in diameter, with the laparoscopic method, that is, with the closed surgery technique. Although only 1 week has passed since the operation, our patient returned to her normal life quickly and came back to her dressing, very healthy and happy. Today, we took the tiny stitches of Ms. Şükran, checked it, and said goodbye to our patient, saying, "I'll see you at the ultrasonography check in 1 month."

We performed the operation of our patient with the closed surgical technique; We cleaned the large fibroid focus located in the middle of her uterus, and left a clean uterus and 2 ovaries to our patient.

We performed the operation of our patient with the closed surgical technique; We collected all the fibroids that settled in her uterus, we cleaned the endometriosis foci and adhesions in her ovaries, we released her tubes and intestinal involvement, we left a clean uterus and 2 ovaries to our patient.

We saved Ms. Seda's uterus from many myomas, the largest of which was 9 cm in diameter, by closed surgery (laparoscopic method). Our dear patient had been afraid of surgery for years and therefore avoided it (she definitely didn't do it right) and admitted to us that it was pointless to wait so long after her surgery. Although only a week has passed since her surgery, she quickly returned to her normal life.

With laparoscopic surgery, we opened all adhesions extending to the back of the uterus and intestines, removed the foci of adenomyosis one by one, cleaned all the fibroids that settled in the uterus, freed their ovaries, they were also in a disastrous condition and we had struggled a lot to bring them back to normal. We dressed her stitches, and we bid farewell to our patient, who had regained her health, from our clinic, wishing her luck in 2022.

I am very happy to have performed the operation of a fellow citizen from Adana, and to restore my dear Gülten lady to her health. Ms. Gülten applied to me last week with fibroids that settled in her uterus, with the complaint of heavy bleeding and urinary incontinence, which could disrupt the comfort of life. Although only a week had passed, she came to us fully recovered and recovered, we dressed her, and we sent her off to my hometown, Adana, with good health.

2 beautiful women on my right and left; become aunt & niece. Dear Miss Cansu; We operated with the closed surgical technique in 2015 and saved her uterus from a huge myoma. Now she is extremely well, healthy and she never neglects her controls. This time she brought and entrusted her aunt to us, Ms. Türkan, she applied to my clinic 2 weeks ago. When I examined her, we detected a mass in my patient's uterus and we did the pre-operative anesthesia preparation tests quickly, we took her into surgery. we removed the settled mass; She's healthy now, her pathology is clear, and she's very active as well. The picture was taken only 6 days after the operation.

Nurhayat lady, our dear patient from Kütahya. We performed hysterectomy with robotic surgery method 1.5 months ago, and we removed our patient's womb, which was gigantic and covered with fibroids, thanks to Da Vinci.

This time, my patient, who was looking for a cure, wrote to us from far away; from England. And because she wanted to entrust herself to me, she waited for days to come; As you know, our covid agenda prevented my dear patient from coming to Turkey. When my patient first wrote to me, she did not even expect to receive an answer, she was so helpless and hopeless that she was shocked when I answered, although I am always with you. Most of you know that your messages did not go unanswered. First of all, we asked her for the results of the examinations she had and some important examinations such as the MRI result. When she sent it to us, I couldn't believe my eyes. It is a huge myoma that has reached the size of about 7 months of pregnancy, reaching above the navel. We performed closed surgery with robotic surgery. There is a patient in the picture, only 1 week after his surgery. She is in England now, healthy, happy and most importantly, comfortable.

It is wonderful to see our educator patient recovered after only 7 days in the myomectomy operation we performed with closed surgery. She was away from her little students for a very short time, she was up on the day of her operation, she was able to return to work immediately.

She came to me recently, annoyed by a giant fibroid. I can't say that I was not surprised by these huge fibroids I saw after examining with ultrasound. I had to save Yagmur from this huge problem as soon as possible. Then, as the first thing, we determined the day of the operation, we had all the necessary tests done before the operation, no detail should have been skipped. We removed all the fibroids one by one with the closed surgery method, left the uterus in its place without the slightest damage, and discharged our patient with healing. The photo shows Yağmur before and after the operation. Which do you think is before / which is after? I wouldn't have known if I hadn't done the surgery. Good luck.

Ms. Nursen left our clinic today feeling extremely healthy, relieved of her pain caused by deep chocolate cysts, her fears are over, the state of panic is gone and she was born again. womb; It was the size of the uterus of a 4-month pregnant patient due to fibroids. Both her ovaries, rectum and uterus were stuck together in a mass. Of course, these had a reflection on the patient. It was causing unbearable pain. All these problems were solved with a single operation, moreover, with the closed technique. We wish our patient healthy, happy and peaceful days.

It has been only 6 days since we operated on our dear patient. She was quite helpless when she applied to us due to her lack of menstruation and, consequently, minimal anemia. We were able to remove many large and small fibroids with the closed surgical technique to remove any damage to the uterus and ensure that she regained her health.

Our patient, Ayşe, applied to us with a request for a child. I couldn't believe my eyes when I had the first ultrasound examination. Everything that could happen to a uterus and an ovary was present in the image. Many large and small fibroids, chocolate cysts, fluid accumulation in the tubes called hydrosalpenx, adhesions.... We had to start from somewhere and we were ready to do whatever it took without wasting time. First of all, we secured ourselves by accumulating embryos with the in vitro fertilization pooling method (pool technique) due to the low ovarian reserve. Then, with the laparoscopic surgery method, we cleaned the fibroids, cysts, adenomyosis and all adhesions in the uterus and ovaries one by one, down to the smallest detail, and saved the tubes from the fluid in them. Finally, we cleaned the fibroid masses that settled in the uterine cavity with the hysteroscopy procedure we performed before completing the operation, checked the area where we will transfer the baby (endometrium layer) and finished our operation. Of course, we never lost our hope and excitement as we approached the happy ending step by step. Before embryo transfer, we rested the uterus and ovaries for 3 months and applied suppression treatment, and now it's time to reunite our patient with her baby. The positive result after a successful embryo transfer, the happy mother-to-be and the reflection of all this on the face. Yes, the paper held by our patient; First photo of your baby.

Kübra

On December 13, 2023, Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ performed my myomectomy. I was extremely anxious, fearful, and hesitant — it was a surgery I had been postponing for a long time. I’m single and haven’t given birth, so I wanted the procedure to be done laparoscopically.

From my very first consultation, I completely trusted him, knowing how skilled he is. The laparoscopic myomectomy was a great success, and I recovered very quickly.

I’m so grateful to him and wish him continued success. I’m truly happy that our paths crossed — thank you so much, Fatih Hoca.

Funda Kun

I came all the way from Cyprus, and honestly, I was very scared at first. But thanks to Selda Hanım’s constant support and warm smile, my fear started to fade. When I finally met Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ, it completely disappeared.

He is an incredibly skilled and experienced doctor — truly one of the masters of this surgery. My fibroids were numerous and quite large, and I couldn’t believe how successful the operation turned out to be.

I’m deeply grateful — thank you so much, Fatih Bey.

Adile Büyüksaraç

My heartfelt thanks to Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ and his team…

About a month ago, I learned that I had a 9 cm fibroid located inside my uterus. Until that point, it had shown no symptoms. When I first found out, I panicked. Following recommendations, I consulted several doctors, but due to the fibroid’s location, they told me that the surgery would be risky and that my uterus could be damaged.

I am married and don’t have children yet, so preserving my uterus was extremely important to me. Upon another doctor’s recommendation, I made an appointment with Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ. As I began researching his previous surgeries, my panic gradually turned into trust.

During my examination, Dr. Şendağ assured me that he could remove the fibroid without harming my uterus, and at that moment, I knew I was in safe hands. From the consultation to the surgery itself, I went through the entire process calmly and without fear.

The 9 cm fibroid was successfully removed, and I am deeply thankful to Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ and his wonderful team.

How lucky we are to have such an exceptional doctor in our country.

Ö.Ö

Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ is a very kind and highly experienced doctor. I met him through a friend’s recommendation for my fibroid surgery. My operation lasted five hours, and both during and after the surgery, Dr. Şendağ and his team performed their duties with great professionalism — he is truly one of the rare doctors who does his job with such dedication.

I would love to continue being under his care, especially with his extensive experience in IVF treatments, and hopefully during a future pregnancy as well. From now on, I will recommend him to everyone for all gynecological and fertility-related issues.

Even though I had visited many doctors before who all said I needed an open and risky surgery, Dr. Şendağ skillfully removed all my fibroids and cysts laparoscopically.

From now on, he will be the only doctor I choose for any gynecological or obstetric care.
I wish him all the best and continued success in everything he does.

D.E.

During my short vacation, I was diagnosed with a pedunculated fibroid. Several doctors told me that it needed to be removed, but I had concerns about the surgical methods being suggested. Upon a friend’s recommendation, I decided to consult Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ as well.

Compared to the other doctors I had seen, Dr. Şendağ’s laparoscopic (minimally invasive) method, performed through a small incision in the navel, gave me great confidence. Even though my time was limited, my surgery date was scheduled quickly, and I received detailed written information beforehand, which further strengthened my trust in the process.

The operation went smoothly and comfortably, and based on my personal experience with fibroid removal, I would highly recommend Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ.

Filiz Taşdurmaz

I would like to thank you sincerely for freeing me from my discomfort by successfully performing a laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery, during which both my 8 cm fibroid and uterus were removed.

Now, I am returning home with the comfort of having left behind all the troubles I had before, and with the relief of a painless, complication-free recovery after just one week.

Thank you very much for everything.

Huriye Uslu

When I was 27 years old, I was diagnosed for the second time with an intramural uterine fibroid. I was caught between the desire to regain my health quickly and the fear of not being able to have a child. In the midst of all this uncertainty, we met our esteemed doctor, Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ, 11 years ago — and I’m so grateful we did.

He gave us confidence, made us feel we were in the right place and in safe hands, and became a light in our darkest times. Without losing any time, he performed my second myomectomy surgery, and afterward, I became pregnant naturally without any additional treatment.

Now, we have an 11-year-old daughter, and we owe the joy of becoming parents to our respected and compassionate doctor.

We’re endlessly thankful — may your path always be clear and your hands never tire.
Thank you for everything, dear Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ.

Sevda Kaymaz

My name is Sevda Kaymaz. On June 27, 2023, I underwent surgery for fibroids and cysts. In total, 10 fibroids, a chocolate cyst, and a dermoid cyst were removed. The operation lasted 6.5 hours and was very successful. I stayed in the hospital for just one day. At first, I had some pain, but it soon decreased with medication. The nurses were very attentive, and I had complete trust in Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ from the start.

It’s now been a week since my surgery, and by the third day, I was already starting to return to normal life. Tomorrow, I’ll even be able to drive and go back to work. My recovery process has been incredibly fast.

I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ, his team, his assistant Selda Hanım, and all the nurses at Kent Hospital.
Wishing all patients reading this a speedy recovery.

Sezil Alp Mete

After a routine check-up, I was shocked to learn that I had a 14 cm fibroid attached to my uterine wall. Following my research, I met the wonderful Selda Hanım and Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ, and thanks to them, I underwent a successful surgery that freed me from all my fibroids and the pain they caused.

Thank you so much for everything — I’m truly grateful to have met you.

Gözde Türk

I had heard great things about Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ from many of my friends. Even though I was very afraid of surgery, I decided to go through with it thanks to the confidence he inspired in me. I successfully underwent a laparoscopic myomectomy and came out of it safe and sound.

Both Dr. Şendağ and Ms. Selda were incredibly attentive and reassuring throughout the process. I did experience some pain after the operation, but I know I’ll recover gradually. The general anesthesia tired me out quite a bit, but apart from that, I’m now waiting for my follow-up check.

Many thanks to my doctor, his team, and Ms. Selda for their patience, care, and support.

Nuriye Güldane Aksu

I had been suffering from pelvic pain for over a year. Even though I visited several doctors, I was told that I didn’t have a cyst and that my pain was due to other issues. For at least 20 days each month, I experienced severe pelvic and body pain — until I met the doctor who finally noticed what others had missed.

Through his guidance, I found Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ. I spoke with his assistant, Ms. Selda, and soon after, I was given a quick appointment for both consultation and surgery — and that decision changed my life.

I was very pleased with the care and attention shown by Dr. Şendağ and his entire team. The postoperative pain was so minimal compared to what I had been enduring before that within 6 hours, I was able to get up and walk, and one week later, most of my pain was gone.

As someone who enjoys walking for hours, I truly believe that pain-free, better days are ahead of me.

Thank you, Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ, and your wonderful team.

Tuğba Coşar

I had a fibroid about 3 cm in size in my uterus. After extensive research, my path crossed with Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ. He performed my surgery on March 23, 2021, and it was completed smoothly and successfully.

After the operation, my doctor was extremely attentive and caring. Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ is truly a pioneer in his field, and I feel very lucky to have placed my trust in him.

Nihal Bozkurt

Dear Professor,

First of all, I would like to begin by expressing my gratitude. During my 2.5-year marriage, I was told that I would need to have my uterus removed because of my fibroids — but by chance, my path crossed with yours.

You removed my fibroids while preserving my uterus, and for that, I am deeply thankful. You were the 12th doctor I visited, and I truly believe you are a source of healing for me and for all your patients.

Now, with my health restored, I hope and pray that the next step will be to become a mother, God willing.

Our Patient

I visited Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ with complaints of excessive menstrual bleeding and fatigue. Since I had multiple fibroids both inside and around my uterus, I needed to undergo surgery.

Even though I used to be so anxious that I was afraid of something as simple as getting an IV line, thanks to Dr. Şendağ and his team, I went through the surgery process very comfortably despite all my stress and panic.

It was a difficult and demanding operation, yet now I feel much healthier.

I would like to thank Dr. Fatih Şendağ for removing 55 fibroids from my uterus with great precision and for giving me confidence throughout every stage of this journey.

Müge Keser Işıkyakar

It’s a wonderful thing to be able to trust someone outside your own family. No one else could have saved me from this illness. I truly believe you have superpowers. Thank you for everything. Here’s to many more years together.

Şükran Erkasap

First of all, I would like to thank Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ very much. Even though my fibroids were located in a difficult area, he performed the operation meticulously and patiently, completing it successfully without causing any damage to my uterus or ovaries.

I had always followed his successful surgeries and came to him with complete trust. I now feel light and happy. The postoperative period was very comfortable — I was able to get up and walk immediately and returned to my normal life in a very short time.

No words can express how thankful I am to Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ, who helped me regain my health so easily. I would also like to thank his assistant, Ms. Selda, for her warm smile and kind support.

Münire Abalı

Just one sentence is enough…
My heartfelt thanks to Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ, who gave me a second chance at life.

In defiance of those in Aydın who said they couldn’t save me but only remove my fibroid, Dr. Şendağ gave me the gift of life — a second birthday.

May God protect the hands that healed me with such delicate, masterful precision — like fine embroidery.

Seda Karadeniz

For years, I had been struggling with multiple large fibroids, and I had visited countless doctors. As my condition began to affect my quality of life and even my ability to work, I was repeatedly told that the only solution was to remove my uterus along with the fibroids.

For Dr. Fatih Şendağ, however, this was not a problem at all. He is one of those rare doctors who can find a solution that truly prioritizes the patient’s well-being and wishes. Thanks to him, I was able to have my fibroids removed through laparoscopic surgery, and he saved my uterus. I am endlessly grateful to Dr. Fatih Şendağ — I’m so glad he exists!

His nurse, Ms. Selda, also provided incredible emotional support before the surgery, helping me feel calm and confident.

I sincerely thank both Dr. Fatih Şendağ and Ms. Selda for their care, kindness, and professionalism.

Gözde Aydoğan

By coincidence — and thanks to the insistence of a friend I happened to talk to — I met Dr. Fatih Şendağ and his wonderful assistant Ms. Selda. Thankfully, we successfully got through a major fibroid surgery without any complications.

I’m truly glad that our paths crossed.
With love…

Ekin Bezirganoğlu

Words aren’t enough to express my gratitude — so glad you exist!
With love, your singer who truly appreciates you…

Ebru Savut

I had heard many great reviews about Dr. Fatih Şendağ, which is why I decided to consult him. After listening to his detailed explanation, I was convinced to undergo laparoscopic uterine surgery, and within just a week, I had my operation.

My recovery process was smooth and fast, and Ms. Selda followed up with me closely throughout the entire journey, showing great care and attention. I am deeply grateful to my dear doctor Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ, as well as to the entire surgical team and Ms. Selda for their dedication.

This is a highly specialized procedure that requires exceptional precision, detail, and skill, and I truly couldn’t have entrusted it to anyone else. Dr. Şendağ even showed me the video recording of my surgery, and I was truly impressed.

I entered the operation room anxious and uncertain, but after the surgery, I felt as though I had been reborn.
With all my heart, I am deeply thankful to Dr. Fatih Şendağ.

Ebru Kurt

Hello, I’m E.K. A few months ago, during a routine check-up, I learned that there was a large mass in my uterus. Naturally, I was anxious and scared. I needed surgery and wanted to make sure I chose the best possible doctor. As a healthcare professional, I had many doctor friends who could perform this surgery, but somehow I couldn’t feel fully confident — something was always missing.

After extensive research, I came across Dr. Fatih Şendağ. I immediately traveled to İzmir for a consultation. What had once been a frightening and life-altering diagnosis suddenly became manageable thanks to Dr. Şendağ’s confidence and clear explanations. At that moment, I decided that I would have the surgery as soon as possible — and that Dr. Fatih Şendağ would be my surgeon.

Dr. Şendağ and his assistant, Ms. Selda, are incredibly skilled professionals. Ms. Selda was exceptionally kind and patient; she answered all my questions so thoroughly that I felt as if I had known her for years — like a close friend who truly wanted the best for me.

To anyone experiencing similar issues, my advice is simple: you don’t need to look any further. The very best in this field are Dr. Fatih Şendağ and his nurse, Ms. Selda.

Thank you for everything — I’m so grateful that our paths crossed.
With love,
Ebru

Demet Dadalı

I’m Demet, 42 years old. I had a chocolate cyst (endometrioma) that had been diagnosed 10 years ago. I visited many doctors in Malatya, Adıyaman, Hatay, and Diyarbakır, but all of them told me that they couldn’t perform the surgery. As my pain worsened, my doctor Uğur Değer at Diyarbakır Medical Park Hospital said that only Dr. Fatih Şendağ could perform this operation and referred me here.

I had previously undergone one IVF and one insemination attempt, and my fallopian tubes were removed by surgery two years ago. In March of this year, Dr. Fatih Şendağ performed my surgery. It was a very challenging operation — the cysts were attached to my intestines, bladder, and almost the entire abdominal cavity. The surgery lasted five hours, and it was a complete success.

I have now come for my follow-up appointment and had the chance to watch my surgery together with Dr. Şendağ. I truly believe it was a highly professional and skillful operation.

To all women who have chocolate cysts and are struggling with infertility, I sincerely recommend that you reach out to Dr. Fatih Şendağ without losing time.

Damla Özdoğan

In 2021, I was diagnosed with a 6 cm endometrioma. At just 24 years old, I didn’t want to undergo ovarian surgery. After a full year of searching for the right doctor, a friend of mine from Hatay told me about a highly skilled doctor in İzmir — Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ. She said, “He’s unmatched in laparoscopy and experience.”

A year later, with my cyst having grown to 8 cm, I decided to trust Dr. Fatih Şendağ. He was the doctor who informed me the most, listened to my concerns, and earned my full trust. After the surgery, the 8 cm endometrioma in my left ovary was completely gone, and my ovaries were preserved and healthy. I was finally free from the cyst and the pain it caused — and I still had my ovaries intact.

From now on, Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ is the only gynecologist I will ever go to, and I recommend him wholeheartedly to everyone. He is so humble that he even personally checked my dressings after surgery.

I would like to sincerely thank both Ms. Selda and Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ for their dedication, kindness, and patience.
I hope to meet them again soon with good and happy news.

Cannur Akdemir

Dr. Fatih Şendağ is truly a special person — someone sent by God to help people.

My abdomen had become extremely enlarged, and when I went to the doctor, I was told that I had giant fibroids. Every doctor I visited said that my abdomen looked like I was six months pregnant and that my uterus would need to be removed. My world fell apart — I couldn’t stop crying.

When I met Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ and had my examination, he told me that he could perform the surgery while preserving my uterus and ovaries. I couldn’t believe it — I was so happy. On September 15, I had my operation, and 2 kilograms of giant fibroids were removed without any damage to my uterus or ovaries.

Whatever Dr. Şendağ says, you can trust it completely. He is the one who freed me from a nightmare.
My dear doctor, I love you so much — you are my miracle.

Endless thanks to Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ, his entire team, Mr. Güven, and Ms. Selda, who was always there with her kind support.

Buket Özbaş

Dear Doctor,

May your healing hands — the ones that helped me overcome an anxious period with ease and restored my health through your incredible knowledge and skill — bring wellness to many others for a lifetime.

And my dear Ms. Selda, thank you so much for your care and attention throughout the entire process.

With heartfelt gratitude,
Wishing you many healthy days ahead…

Ayşen Uygur

My name is Ayşen Uygur, I am 25 years old.

Around mid-September, I suddenly started experiencing groin pain. The pain was so severe that I took painkillers every time it began, but after realizing it didn’t go away for days, I decided to see a doctor. After consultations and examinations with two different doctors, I was told that it would heal with medication, but my pain did not decrease at all.

After three difficult months, I met Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ, and I’m so glad I did. I was examined by him, and with his valuable insights and extensive experience, he informed me about the surgery. On December 21, my laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery was performed at a private hospital.

It’s been exactly a week since my surgery, and I came to the clinic with a smile on my face. As always, Ms. Selda greeted me cheerfully. I wanted to share this process briefly because I cannot thank Dr. Fatih Şendağ and his team enough.

Although I had surgery, after three painful months, thanks to Dr. Fatih Şendağ, I returned to my comfortable and happy life before the pain.

Many thanks to the whole team.

Burcu Korkmaz

Hello, I’m Burcu.
To briefly summarize how my path crossed with Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ — it all began two years ago with a cyst diagnosis. I visited many different doctors in Aydın, but my persistent pain gradually started to affect my daily life. I later learned that what I had wasn’t just a cyst, but endometriosis. After countless medications, antibiotics, and treatments, one doctor finally told me, “You should see Fatih Şendağ.”

I had previously undergone open surgery and thought everything was over with the diagnosis of endometriosis — but in fact, it was just the beginning. When I met Dr. Şendağ, he explained everything so clearly, positively, and reassuringly during my first examination that I immediately understood the process.

He recommended a laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery, but due to my previous experiences, I was very afraid. However, the whole process went far better than I imagined — it wasn’t scary at all. My doctor, the nurses, and the entire team were incredibly supportive and caring.

I’m writing this just one week after my surgery, and thankfully, I have no pain or discomfort at all. Previously, fear and pain kept me away from doctors — but now I’ve learned that trust is what matters most.

I trust Prof. Dr. Fatih Şendağ with my eyes closed, and I’m endlessly thankful to him and his amazing team for everything.

How Is Myoma Treated?

Many women with fibroids do not require treatment if they do not cause significant complaints. Just follow up is enough. In such cases, follow-up of the patient with examination and ultrasound every 6 months and if changes are detected, treatment is required. Treatment can be medical or surgical.

Not all fibroids need to be surgically removed. Patients who do not have pain, pressure sensation, irregular and excessive bleeding complaints are checked regularly and myoma size is monitored. Patients who are considering pregnancy in the future or patients who will go through menopause are followed in this way.

Myomas that cause complaints and grow rapidly should be surgically removed. Surgery in which only fibroids are removed by leaving the uterus is called myomectomy. The location and size of the fibroid determines the type of surgical procedure.

Myoma Treatment with Hysteroscopy
Fibroids located in the uterine cavity can be removed by surgical hysteroscopy. With the hysteroscope placed in the uterus, only fibroids located in the uterus are removed.

Laparoscopic Myoma Treatment (Laparoscopic Myomectomy)
Surgical laparoscopy can be used to remove fibroids located on the outer wall of the uterus. Through a thin incision, the abdomen is entered with the laparoscope, and the fibroids are removed. Patients usually recover within two days.

Robotic Myoma Treatment (Robotic Myomectomy)
In robotic myomectomy surgery, myoma is made with much smaller incisions compared to laparoscopy. With the advantages of robotic surgery, it minimizes damage to the surrounding tissue. Since the incision is small and bleeding is less, it heals much faster. In robotic surgery, the most important advantage of which is the protection of the surrounding tissue, the possibility of experiencing problems during future pregnancy is almost non-existent.

If the fibroids are very large or numerous, laparotomy, which is a larger intervention than other methods, can be applied. It takes four to six weeks for the patient to recover after surgery. Patients who have undergone myomectomy may need to have a cesarean section if they give birth in the future.

Why is Myoma Surgery (Myomectomy) Performed?

Your doctor may recommend a myomectomy for problematic fibroids that interfere with your normal activities or weaken them;

- If you have plans to have children

- If your fibroids cause infertility

- If you don't want your uterus removed

Myomectomy May Be Recommended To Increase Your Chances Of A Successful Pregnancy!

It is not yet clear how exactly fibroids affect infertility or their relationship with pregnancy. Many women with fibroids have no difficulty conceiving and have an uncomplicated pregnancy. But if you have fibroids and are unable to get pregnant or have had multiple miscarriages, your doctor may consider a treatment for your fibroids after carefully evaluating you for other potential problems.

There is evidence that submucosal fibroids disrupt the uterine cavity, cause infertility and should be removed. However, it is less clear what to do about intramural (intra-wall fibroids) and subserosal (growing out of the uterus) fibroids that develop inside the uterine wall or bulge outward.

Many women can become pregnant after myomectomy. However, reported fertility rates after surgery vary widely. According to many studies, most women who try to conceive after myomectomy are successful.

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