Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Care Acıbadem Center of Excellence

At Acıbadem, we provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment services for all gynecologic conditions, each requiring dedicated care. That’s why we established a specialized Endometriosis Center focused exclusively on the diagnosis and treatment of women affected by this condition. Today, the center holds international accreditation and performs more than 100 endometriosis surgeries every year.

What is Endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, often on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, or other pelvic organs. In some cases, the immune system can clear these tissues. However, when it cannot, inflammation, fibrosis, and cysts may develop. Nearly 1 in 10 women are affected by endometriosis, which can range from mild to severe. One common type is the ovarian cyst known as a chocolate cyst. When endometriosis involves organs such as the bowel or bladder, it is called deep endometriosis. Symptoms may vary from mild to severe and often include:

• Pain, which is most common symptom and it usually worsens during the menstrual cycle.
• Pain during bowel movements or urination, often more intense during menstruation.
• Heavy and/or irregular menstrual bleeding.
• Infertility, fatigue, bloating, nausea, and chronic pelvic or lower back pain.

How We Treat Endometriosis

Endometriosis can be managed in two main ways: through medical treatment or surgery.

Medical treatment often involves medications that mimic pregnancy or menopause to help control hormone levels. These are usually taken as pills and can be very effective for relieving pain in many women.

Surgery may be required when lesions are large, when medications do not provide adequate relief, or in complex cases such as bowel or ureter blockage caused by cysts. The extent of surgery depends on each individual case. For example, a single chocolate cyst in the ovary may be drained, while multiple cysts require removal. In some cases, lesions can also develop on the bladder, bowel, or peritoneum (the lining of the abdomen), and these abnormal tissues need to be excised. Because of this, endometriosis treatment sometimes requires a multidisciplinary team, with gynecologists working together with general surgeons and urologists. When all abnormal tissues are meticulously and completely removed, women usually experience relief from pain and other complaints.

At Acıbadem Endometriosis Center, women have access to the most advanced and effective treatments. Our specialists’ extensive experience and refined expertise make a significant difference in achieving successful outcomes.

Prioritizing Minimally Invasive Surgeries at Acıbadem

At Acıbadem, all endometriosis surgeries are performed using minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy and robotic surgery. These approaches offer greater surgical precision along with faster recovery, fewer complications, and improved outcomes. Our experts are pioneers in these advanced methods and have successfully carried out thousands of procedures with exceptional expertise.

Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Center of Excellence

At Acıbadem, our goal in every field of medicine is to deliver the highest quality of care through expert physicians, advanced technology, and guided by international standards.

Acıbadem Endometriosis Center is accredited by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), a nonprofit patient safety organization in the United States that works to improve healthcare quality by accrediting surgical facilities and medical professionals.

SRC evaluates clinics and surgeons on case volume, surgical outcomes, and complication rates. To earn this accreditation, a clinic must perform at least 100 endometriosis surgeries annually, achieve high success rates with minimal complications, and provide thorough documentation of outcomes.

Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital is proud to be Türkiye’s first, Europe’s second, and the world’s sixth Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Center of Excellence. The center’s director, Prof. Taner Usta, MD, has also been recognized by SRC as an Endometriosis Master Surgeon. After Acıbadem first earned this accreditation for the period 2022–2025, it was renewed again for 2025–2028. This demonstrates our dedication to continuous excellence.

Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Center Team

• Gynecology
• Algology
• Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation (PTR)
• Colorectal / Hepatic / General Surgery
• Urology
• Gastroenterology
• Thoracic Surgery
• Cardiovascular Surgery
• Neurology
• Psychiatry
• Radiology
• Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Center Case Specialist Nurse
• Operating Room Nurse