Surgery for an 8-Cm Mass Attached to His Heart and Lungs: Tayfun Öztürk's Challenging Struggle

Living in Karabağlar, İzmir, father of two, Tayfun Öztürk regained his health after an 8-centimeter mass attached to his heart and lungs was successfully removed. This difficult process was both an emotional and physical challenge for Mr. Tayfun and his family.

From Stomach Tumor to Lung Mass

Tayfun Öztürk first underwent surgery in 2014 for a mass in his stomach. The surgery was successful and Mr. Tayfun regained his health at that time. However, five years later, during routine check-ups, another mass was discovered, this time attached to his heart and left lung. This second mass was in a dangerous position due to its size and location.

Risky Surgery

Doctors had stated that surgery for this mass, which was adjacent to the heart and lungs, was extremely risky. Surgery was not recommended at several health institutions that Tayfun Bey applied to. However, during this period, his family, especially his wife's pregnancy and his desire to hold his unborn daughter in his arms in health, pushed Tayfun Bey to make a difficult decision. He applied to Medical Park Izmir Hospital and wanted to try surgery as a last resort.

Decision Made in the Oncology Council and the Surgery Process

Op. Dr. Mutlu Ünver and his teammates at Medical Park İzmir Hospital evaluated Tayfun Bey’s condition in the oncology council. The general surgery, thoracic surgery and cardiology specialists on the council decided that surgery could be performed and that this was the only way out. During the surgery, the tumor would be completely removed and the mass would be completely cleaned with the emergency pathology method frozen .

Surgery Success and Postoperative Process

The challenging 4-hour surgery was successfully completed thanks to the meticulous work of the teams. The 8-centimeter mass attached to the heart and lungs was removed and Tayfun Bey showed a rapid recovery after the surgery and was discharged within 3 days. Mutlu Ünver stated that despite the difficulty of the surgery, a successful result was achieved with the determination and motivation of the patient.

Tayfun Ozturk's Post-Operative Comments

Mr. Tayfun expressed his happiness of regaining his health after the surgery with the following words: "I needed courage because it was going to be a difficult surgery. I thought about my wife being 5 months pregnant and my daughter about to be born. I had to take this risk for her and my family. I decided to have the surgery after my doctors motivated me. I am healthy now. A healthier future awaits me and my family."

Mr. Tayfun's story shows how important it is to make the right decision at the right time and to cooperate with specialist doctors. In addition, the support he received from his loved ones gave him great strength during this difficult process.