Hydrocephalus Treatment in Dr. Kamran Aghayev Neurosurgery Clinic
About the clinic
Hydrocephalus care at Dr. Kamran Aghayev Neurosurgery Clinic in Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey, includes imaging and surgical options. Shunting surgery may cost around $18,300. Dr. Kamran Aghayev, an associate professor of neurosurgery, has over 20 years of experience.
MRI, CT, and consultations
On-site MRI and CT scans support diagnosis and post-surgery follow-up. Patients can also request an online consultation or second opinion with Dr. Aghayev, or meet him in person.
Surgical options for hydrocephalus
- Shunting surgery: A ventriculoperitoneal shunt drains cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) into the abdomen. The clinic uses an American shunt under general anesthesia. The planned procedure takes 2 hours, with a 3-day hospital stay and 14 days planned in Istanbul. The package may cost around $18,300 and includes operating expenses and airport, hotel, and hospital transfers. Plane tickets and post-surgery hotel accommodation are not included.
- Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV): This minimally invasive surgery creates another route for CSF to flow. It avoids placing a shunt device.
- External ventricular drainage (EVD): A catheter drains CSF outside the body. This temporary option may be used for acute hydrocephalus after bleeding into the brain’s ventricles.
- Removal of an obstruction: Surgery removes a tumor or cyst that blocks CSF flow when the obstruction can be removed.
Dr. Aghayev treats adults and children with hydrocephalus. His training includes a spinal oncology fellowship at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, University of South Florida.
Hospital stay and recovery
Surgical patients stay in hospital for a few days under close supervision. Headaches and discomfort may be managed with prescribed medication. Follow-up visits with the neurosurgeon track recovery, and rehabilitation may include physical therapy. Healing after brain surgery typically takes weeks to months.
Patients can request a consultation through Bookimed to discuss diagnostic and surgical options.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Brain tumor removal | Price on request | |
| Craniotomy | Price on request | |
| Brain tumor surgery | Price on request | |
| Surgical removal of the brain cyst | Price on request | |
| Hydrocephalus surgeries, shunt surgeries | Price on request |
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Dr. Kamran Aghayev Neurosurgery Clinic: more details about the clinic
Dr. Kamran Aghayev Neurosurgery Clinic is a single-specialty facility in Istanbul's Bakırköy district. It focuses on complex surgical treatments for the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves.
Surgical Expertise and Leadership
Associate Professor Dr. Kamran Aghayev leads the clinic with over 20 years of neurosurgery experience. He completed a Spinal Oncology Clinical Fellowship at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in the USA. The medical team includes two specialized doctors.
Dr. Aghayev developed the PURED technique for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). Since introducing this method in 2015, he has treated more than 200 patients with this approach.
Advanced Spine and Nerve Surgery
The clinic specializes in treating Thoracic Outlet Syndrome using the PURED method. This procedure uses a small 4 cm incision between the scapula and midline. It removes the first rib and decompresses the neurovascular bundle.
Key features of the PURED procedure:
- Works for neurogenic, arterial, and venous forms of TOS
- Patients walk immediately after surgery – no ICU stay needed
- Most patients return to normal life within one month
- No reported infections and no narcotic pain medication required
For spinal conditions, the clinic offers several specialized interventions:
- Endoscopic discectomy – performed under X-ray control with minimal bone removal
- Kyphoplasty – a minimally invasive option for compression fractures with same-day discharge
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) – for cervical disc herniation
- Spinal fusion using anterior, posterior, or lateral approaches
When surgery isn't immediately needed, epidural steroid injections (ESI) are available as a conservative option.
Brain and Vascular Neurosurgery
The neurosurgery department manages complex vascular and tumoral brain conditions. Specialists treat arteriovenous malformations (AVM) through surgical, endovascular, or radiation therapy. Treatment plans depend on bleeding risk and whether epilepsy is present.
The clinic also treats various pituitary adenomas:
- Microadenomas (under 1 cm) and macroadenomas
- Hormone-active tumors such as prolactinomas and somatotropinomas
- Hormone-inactive adenomas
Brain aneurysm treatments cover both planned cases and emergency ruptures. Trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm are treated with Microvascular Decompression (MVD).
Diagnostic Capabilities
MRI and CT imaging are available directly at the clinic. These tools support initial diagnosis and post-operative follow-up to monitor recovery.
Services for International Patients
A dedicated care team manages logistics from arrival through treatment completion. Virtual consultations are also available.
International patient services include:
- Online consultations with Dr. Kamran Aghayev for preliminary case review
- Interpreters fluent in English, Russian, Azerbaijani, and Turkish
- Guidance on hospital stay logistics and local arrangements
- Transparent treatment planning with a personalized care team
Most surgical patients stay 2–3 days in hospital after major spine or nerve procedures.
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