25.06.2025 23:01
67-year-old Cemile Yenilmez, who lives in Adana, was afraid to undergo surgery due to the warnings from her close circle that she would become disabled and the associated risks, despite the severe pain in her back. After five years, she gathered her courage and had the surgery, and she has regained her health.
67-year-old Cemile Yenilmez, who lives in Adana, went to the hospital 5 years ago with complaints of walking difficulties.
FEARED FOR 5 YEARS, GOT BACK ON HER FEET IN 1 MONTH
Yenilmez, who was diagnosed with a herniated disc, was always afraid of surgery due to the risks explained by doctors and warnings from her relatives. After visiting many doctors for 5 years, Yenilmez finally consulted Prof. Dr. Orhan Şen, a Specialist in Brain, Nerve, and Spinal Cord Surgery in Adana. Having undergone surgery last month, Yenilmez has regained her health.
"MY LAST NAME IS YENILMEZ BUT I THOUGHT I HAD BEEN DEFEATED"
Cemile Yenilmez said, "I came here a month ago in very bad shape. They always scared me. They said, 'You will be cut from head to toe, it's very risky, you could be paralyzed.' That's why I kept postponing the surgery. I came here with the help of two people. I had surgery here and now I am very well. My last name is Yenilmez, but I thought I had been defeated, but I found my doctor and now I am very well," she said.
"OUR PATIENT HAS NOW REGAINED HER HEALTH"
Prof. Dr. Orhan Şen, a Specialist in Brain, Nerve, and Spinal Cord Surgery, noted that his patient was very scared but emphasized that the success rate was higher than the risks. Şen stated, "Of course, we also explain the risks. However, if there is a 10% complication risk and an 80% success rate, we need to show the patient the full side of the glass as well. We must certainly explain the complications of the surgery, but we also need to convey the benefits correctly. We operated on our patient a month ago using the micro-surgery method from the thoracic region. Now, in her own words, she can stand and walk. This is a great blessing for a person. Because the care of a bedridden patient is indeed a significant burden and difficulty for both themselves and their relatives," he said.
"LET'S CLEARLY STATE THE RISKS"
Prof. Dr. Şen, who called on his colleagues, said, "On this occasion, I want to address especially my young colleagues. We must clearly state the risks and explain the complications openly. However, we also need to express the success rates realistically and accurately, so that we can present both the gains and losses to the patient clearly," he concluded.