Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital in Turkey may cost around €2,500. The JCI-accredited clinic offers minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery performed by Dr. Alaattin Ozturk, who has 26 years of experience and 900+ procedures.
Procedure Details
The laparoscopic cholecystectomy removes the gallbladder through small incisions. This method reduces scarring and speeds recovery compared to open surgery. Patients typically stay 2 nights in the hospital with one companion.
Surgical Team
Dr. Ozturk specializes in general and laparoscopic surgery with 26 years of practice. An alternative surgeon, Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak, offers 28 years of experience and speaks English/German. Both surgeons belong to Turkish surgical associations.
What's Included
- Doctor consultation and preoperative examination
- 2-day hospital stay with private nurse
- Operating room with latest equipment
- Medications during hospitalization
- Airport transfers and interpreter service
- Free follow-up examination
Additional Options
Enhanced packages including preoperative diagnostics cost €2,750-€3,000. The clinic provides VIP transfers and one hotel night post-surgery. Payment options include bank transfer or credit card.
The hospital maintains a 4.8 patient rating with 93% recommendation rate. Patients can discuss gallbladder removal options with English-speaking surgeons.
Individual treatment program and cost estimate
Average answering time – 5 minutes
