The surgery is done. The robot has performed its precise work, and you are ready to leave the hospital. But for us, your journey is far from over. In fact, the most critical phase, Recovery and Rehabilitation, is just beginning.
At Liv Hospital, we understand that for our international patients, the flight home can feel like a disconnection from their care team. “What if my incision looks red?” “Is this pain normal?” “When can I stop taking blood thinners?” These questions don’t stop when you land.
That is why we have built a robust Remote Follow-up and Support System. We leverage technology, telemedicine, digital wound analysis, and secure messaging to ensure that you remain under our watchful eye, no matter where in the world you are. Whether you are rehabilitating a new knee or monitoring your PSA levels after prostate cancer surgery, our goal is to guide you safely back to full function.
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The first month after robotic surgery is when the most rapid healing occurs. It is also when complications, though rare, are most likely to arise. We structure this period with clear milestones.
Once you are home, you become our eyes.
Robotic surgery minimizes muscle damage, but it doesn’t eliminate the need for rehabilitation. This is especially true for Orthopedics (Mako) and Spine (Mazor).
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For our robotic oncology patients (Prostate, Kidney, Colon, Uterus), the surgery was performed to cure cancer. We must verify that it worked.
Surgery fixes the anatomy; rehabilitation fixes the life.
After robotic prostatectomy, nerves can be “stunned” (neurapraxia) even if they were spared. Erections may take 12–24 months to return fully.
Most recoveries are smooth, but you must be vigilant. Contact your Patient Coordinator immediately if you experience:
You invested in robotic surgery to fix a problem. Protect that investment.
Usually 7–10 days after surgery. If you live in Europe/Middle East, you might stay in Istanbul until it is removed. If you fly home sooner, we will give you a letter for a local nurse/urologist to remove it. It takes 10 seconds and is virtually painless.
Typically 2–4 weeks. This depends on your activity level. Once you are walking 5,000+ steps a day regularly, you can usually stop wearing them. Always ask your surgeon first.
Yes. The titanium clips used to seal blood vessels and the metal implants (Mako knees/hips) are MRI-safe. They will not move or heat up. However, you must tell the MRI technician you have implants so they can adjust the machine settings to reduce “artifact” (blurriness) on the images.
We provide a detailed “Discharge Summary” in English that explains exactly what surgery you had. You should give this to your local GP or Emergency Doctor. They can also call our 24/7 International Doctor Line to speak directly with your surgeon in Istanbul if they have technical questions.
Formal physiotherapy is rarely needed for the body, but “Pelvic Floor PT” is highly recommended for urinary control. If you are struggling with incontinence after 3 months, seeing a specialized pelvic floor therapist in your home country can speed up recovery significantly.
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