Obstetrician–Gynaecologist / Gynaecologist: What Is the Difference?
- Obstetrics: This field covers the preconception period, pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.
- Gynaecology: This field covers conditions involving the female reproductive organs, including the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. As the female reproductive organs are also closely associated with the bowel, bladder and urinary system, gynaecologists also treat conditions involving these areas.
In Türkiye, following graduation from medical school, physicians take the Medical Specialisation Examination and begin specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. During this training programme, they receive education covering every stage of pregnancy, including conception, antenatal follow-up, high-risk pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Specialist training also includes infertility, family planning, gynaecology, gynaecological oncology and ultrasonography. After completing a demanding five-year training programme and passing the theoretical and practical specialist examinations, trainees receive the title of Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
In Türkiye, obstetricians and gynaecologists who wish to pursue further specialisation after completing their specialist training may undertake subspecialty training in perinatology, which focuses on high-risk pregnancies, or gynaecological oncology.
Depending on their areas of interest, specialists in Obstetrics and Gynaecology may focus more extensively on either obstetrics or gynaecology.
Which Conditions Are Treated By The Department Of Gynaecology?
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Ovarian cysts and masses
- Fibroids
- Infections involving the reproductive organs, including vaginal infections and infections or abscesses of the fallopian tubes and ovaries
- Prolapse of the uterus, known as uterine prolapse; prolapse of the bladder, known as cystocele; and bowel prolapse, including rectocele and enterocele
- Urinary incontinence
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Cervical cancer screening and vaccination
- Family planning methods
- Menopause
- Aesthetic gynaecological surgical procedures, including vaginoplasty and labiaplasty
Who Is Gynaecology Specialist Prof. Dr Şadiman Kiykaç Altinbaş?
Her areas of interest include gynaecological, urogynaecological and reproductive endoscopic surgical procedures, endometriosis, infertility and chronic pelvic disorders.
Within this scope, she performs laparoscopic, or minimally invasive, operations, including:
- Laparoscopic removal of the uterus
- Removal of fibroids while preserving the uterus
- Treatment of prolapse involving the bladder, uterus and bowel
- Treatment of chocolate cysts and endometriosis
- Removal of ovarian cysts
- Minimally invasive treatment of ovarian and fallopian tube abscesses, known as tubo-ovarian abscesses
- Reopening blocked or surgically ligated fallopian tubes
- Hysteroscopic procedures, including the hysteroscopic removal of intrauterine polyps and fibroids, treatment of uterine septa and intrauterine adhesions, and treatment of isthmocele
She has advanced experience in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery. She has contributed to the organisation of numerous scientific meetings in these fields, delivered presentations and supported the specialist training of many obstetricians and gynaecologists.
She also has extensive experience in all areas of gynaecology, infertility, high-risk pregnancy management and gynaecological surgery.
Her private practice is located in Çankaya, Ankara.
Information About Gynaecological Examination Fees
The fee for a gynaecological examination varies according to the agreement made with your health insurance provider. Treatment fees vary depending on the diagnosed condition and the surgical procedure or operation to be performed.
