Who is Op. Dr. Atilla Şengör?

Operator Doctor Atilla Şengör works as an Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist in his clinic in Etiler, especially in the fields of salivary gland stone treatment, sinusitis treatment, sinusitis surgery, postnasal drip treatment, nasal concha surgery, nasal deviation surgery, nasal spray addiction and Pediatric ENT.

Dr. Atilla Şengör has a book titled “Current Approach to Salivary Gland Ductal Pathologies – Diagnostic and Interventional Sialendoscopy” on the subject of salivary gland endoscopy (Sialendoscopy), which he has been one of the pioneers of in our country since 2004. He started working on the removal of large salivary gland stones by breaking them in the canal in 2007.

He is also the author and editor of the booklet “Necessary Information to Protect Children from Diseases”, which is a reliable source for parents in the field of Pediatric ENT. He has publications in over 30 local and foreign languages.

He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Ear Nose Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, the International Sialendoscopy Society, the European Rhinology Society and the European Pediatric ENT Society. He is a member of the Cercle d’Orient. He has been actively windsurfing since the age of 15, is interested in music, reads books and collects seashells. He is married to dermatologist Dr. Betül Şengör and has 2 children.

Information for Patients Traveling from Abroad

You can consult our secretary for any inquiries; they will guide you through all necessary details. However, we believe the following basic information may also be helpful.

Sialendoscopy & Success Rates

Your sialendoscopy will be performed by Dr. Atilla Şengör, who has been specializing in this field since 2004. He adapted pneumatic lithotripsy for sialendoscopy in 2007, making it possible to fragment stones within the salivary ducts.

The accessibility of stones via sialendoscopy is between 80-85%. Dr. Atilla Şengör’s success rate in removing accessible stones using the fragmentation technique is 94%. In some cases, if part of the stone remains or if recurrence occurs, a second sialendoscopy session may be necessary after 3-4 months.

The failure rate, meaning cases where the stone is unreachable with sialendoscopy, is 15-20%. In such situations, further treatment, including gland resection, may need to be performed in the patient’s home country.

Sialendoscopy is also used for widening narrow ducts (stenosis). However, the success rate in these cases is lower than in stone removal. Depending on the underlying cause, further treatment and investigations may be required.

Preoperative Requirements

A confirmed diagnosis is essential before planning the procedure. The patient should have an ultrasound or, preferably, a CT scan. A CT scan provides better clarity regarding the size, number, and location of the stones, allowing us to plan the procedure more accurately. Based on this evaluation, we determine the hospital and surgical schedule.

Hospital Selection & Health Condition

The patient’s general health status is also important.

  • If the patient has chronic illnesses or may require intensive care, the surgery will be performed at Fulya Acibadem Hospital.
  • The patient must inform us about any chronic conditions and medications they are using. In such cases, the patient will be required to bring a medical report from their doctor, detailing their current condition and recommendations.
  • If the patient has no chronic conditions and has a stone smaller than 1 cm, the procedure may be performed at Nişantaşı Hospital.

Travel and Scheduling

  • You should contact our secretary at least 2-3 weeks in advance to schedule the operation and hospital.
  • You should arrive in Istanbul either two days before the operation or very early in the morning on the day before.
  • Preoperative Consultation: Dr. Atilla Şengör will examine you the day before the surgery and provide detailed information about the procedure (you may also refer to our website for additional details).
  • On the same day, you will need to visit the hospital for basic anesthesia tests.
  • Patients with chronic diseases should bring their doctor’s report and any related medical documents with them.

Postoperative Care & Recovery

  • Under normal conditions, you will be discharged 5 hours after waking up from anesthesia. However, you must stay in Istanbul overnight.
  • If the gland is extremely swollen or if recovery from anesthesia is not comfortable, an overnight hospital stay may be required.
  • For patients with chronic diseases, staying overnight in the hospital may be advisable. Additional hospital-stay fee may apply.
  • Follow-up Visit: You should return to our office at least one week later for a check-up and stent removal.
  • In cases of ductal stenosis, this period may be longer. In the meantime, you may either return to your country or stay in Istanbul.

Additional Information

  • Accommodation and transportation in Istanbul are the patient’s responsibility.
  • Our secretary will provide you with the updated hospital and doctor fees separately.
  • If you have internationally valid health insurance, correspondence should be made regarding the approval of the operation before your arrival.
  • Intensive care unit fees and extras are not included in the standard hospital fee. These costs are arranged directly between you and the hospital and should be inquired about in advance.

Clinic & Hospital Addresses

📍 Şengör KBB Office
Akmerkez Residence, Kültür, Ahmet Adnan Saygun Cd. No:3, 34340 Beşiktaş/İstanbul

📍 Acıbadem Fulya Hospital
Hakkı Yeten Caddesi, Dikilitaş, Yeşilçimen Sokağı No:23, 34349 Beşiktaş/İstanbul

📍 Nişantaşı Hospital
Teşvikiye Mah. Valikonağı Cad, Fulya Sk. No:5, 34365 Şişli