Cavernoma treatment at Anadolu Medical Center

Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul, Turkey, offers full care for cavernoma. Diagnostics like a consultation cost around $140, while specialized imaging such as an MRI brain 3.0T is around $700. Non-invasive CyberKnife stereotactic radiosurgery typically runs $7,200–$9,500, and complete microsurgical removal is a package priced around $34,000. The clinic's radiation oncology department is led by Prof. Hale Başak Çağlar, a Johns Hopkins-trained expert with two decades of experience.

The JCI-accredited hospital provides comprehensive diagnostics to locate and assess the cavernoma. This includes several advanced imaging options and specialist consultations.

• Biochemical blood analysis for general health screening.
• Skull CT scan and MRI brain 3.0T for detailed anatomical pictures.
• MRI brain with contrast for enhanced visualization of the lesion.
• Consultations with both a neurosurgeon and a radiation oncologist for multi-disciplinary planning.

For treatment, the clinic provides two main approaches. The first is CyberKnife SRS, a frameless and non-invasive stereotactic radiosurgery. It uses the CyberKnife M6 system to deliver a high-precision single dose, usually as an outpatient procedure. This method aims to treat the cavernoma without incisions, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy brain tissue.

The second option is Microsurgical removal. This is a minimally invasive surgery using microsurgical techniques and neuro-navigation. It often includes intraoperative electrophysiological monitoring to protect brain function. The goal is the complete removal of the cavernoma to prevent future bleeding risks. This surgery package typically includes a 5-day hospital stay with 2 days in the ICU, along with anesthesia and consumables.

Leading the radiation oncology team is Prof. Hale Başak Çağlar. She is a Professor of Radiation Oncology with 20 years of experience and has performed over 900 procedures. She is CyberKnife certified and holds memberships in prestigious international societies like ESTRO and ASTRO. Anadolu Medical Center itself is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine and holds multiple international accreditations including JCI, ESMO, and OECI. Patients can discuss these treatment options with specialists to determine the best individual approach.