Surgical treatment of epilepsy in Atlas University Hospital
About the clinic
Surgical treatment for epilepsy at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, provides options for patients who do not respond to medication. The hospital holds AACI accreditation and treats over 500,000 patients every year. A team of specialists uses methods like resective surgery, Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) to help manage seizures.
Advanced Epilepsy Surgery Methods
The neurosurgery department offers three main surgical paths for drug-resistant epilepsy. Resective surgery involves removing the specific part of the brain where seizures start. For other cases, doctors use Vagus Nerve Stimulation, which sends regular electrical pulses to the brain. Another option is Deep Brain Stimulation, where a brain pacemaker helps control abnormal activity. Neurologists and neurosurgeons work together to choose the best method for each patient.
Evaluation and Specialist Team
Success depends on careful patient selection by the neurology department. Before any procedure, patients undergo a neurological evaluation, EEG tests, and imaging to find the seizure focus. The surgical team includes neurosurgeons such as Prof. Dr. Ersoy Kocabıçak, Doç. Dr. Hüseyin Doğu, Doç. Dr. Mehmet Hakan Şahin, and Dr. Ali Osman Muçuoğlu. These specialists handle the implantation of devices and the removal of epileptic tissue.
Hospital Infrastructure and Safety
Atlas University Hospital is a large facility with 400 beds and 19 operating rooms, including a hybrid room for complex cases. The hospital carries an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government. This certification confirms that the facility meets safety standards for international patients. After surgery, the neurology team monitors recovery and programs devices like the brain pacemaker to fit the patient's needs.
Services for International Patients
- Personalized matching with a doctor based on the specific case.
- Reception and assistance at the airport upon arrival.
- Interpreter support to help with communication during the stay.
- Follow-up care for device programming and seizure management.
If you or a loved one are considering surgical options for epilepsy, you can request a consultation and receive a personalized treatment plan through Bookimed.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Complex diagnosis of Vest syndrome | $89.15 - $111.44 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical treatment of epilepsy | $12000 - $30000 | |
| Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery | Price on request | |
| Multiple subpial transections | Price on request | |
| Medication treatment for Parkinson's disease | Price on request | |
| Medication treatment for multiple sclerosis | Price on request | |
| Spinal cord stimulator (SCS) | Price on request |
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Dardan Ibrahimi
Finn Mortimer
Husam Rahmoun
Eric Apopii
Adam Smith
Barbaros, Hoca Ahmet Yesevi Cd. No: 149, 34203 Bağcılar/İstanbul, Türkiye
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