


Cholelithiasis Treatment in Emsey Hospital
About the clinic
Emsey Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey provides a full spectrum of care for cholelithiasis, or gallstone disease. Diagnostic packages may cost around $1,100, while minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery is typically $5,400. The clinic's approach is led by Prof. Dr. Tarik Zafer Nursal, a general surgeon with 25 years of experience in biliary procedures. He performs all major surgeries at this JCI and ISO-accredited facility.
Diagnostic Pathway
A dedicated diagnostic package helps plan treatment. It includes several key tests performed at the hospital.
- MRI cholangiography and detailed ultrasound imaging.
- Routine blood tests and a cardiologist consultation.
- An electrocardiogram (ECG) and echocardiography.
- Hotel accommodation for five nights for the patient and a companion.
Standalone diagnostic tests are also available. An ultrasound may cost around $150 to $300. An MRI scan for one area is typically $400 to $500.
Surgical and Interventional Treatments
Emsey Hospital offers three primary treatment options based on the patient's condition.
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: This is the standard minimally invasive gallbladder removal. The package price is around $5,400. It covers a two-day hospital stay, airport transfers, and interpreter services.
- Percutaneous Bile Drainage: This non-surgical procedure relieves bile duct blockages. It typically costs around $3,500 and includes a one-day private room stay.
- Hepatoenterostomy Surgery: This is a major reconstructive surgery for complex cases. The package may cost around $45,000. It includes a 20-day private room stay and two days in the ICU.
All surgical packages include accommodation for an accompanying person. They also cover Wi-Fi and airport transfers. The packages do not include flight costs or specific expensive medications.
Prof. Dr. Nursal brings a quarter-century of surgical expertise to these procedures. The hospital itself holds multiple international accreditations for quality and safety. Patients can discuss all diagnostic and surgical options to find the right individual plan.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| CT (computer tomography) | $400 - $500 | |
| Complete blood count | Price on request | |
| Tumor Marker Blood Test | $100 - $1000 | |
| Colonoscopy | $1000 - $1500 | |
| Ultrasound | $150 - $300 |
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Emsey Hospital: more details about the clinic
Emsey Hospital is a private institution located on the Asian side of İstanbul. It was established in 2012 to provide high-quality healthcare services to patients in Turkey and worldwide. The hospital is equipped with high-tech Technology and has 254 beds, 9 operating rooms, and 46 medical departments.
There are 104 doctors, 20 professors, 16 general, 38 neonatal intensive care beds, 5 ambulances, and 800 experienced medical professionals to provide the best possible care for patients. Emsey Hospital has the largest pediatric and adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit in the region, with 45 beds. The exclusive Technology of the hospital are such as:
- PET-CT;
- 3 Tesla MRI;
- Biopsy (Bone, Bone Marrow, Lung, Tru Cut, Punch, Tumor, Excisional, Frozen, etc.);
- Pathology, Immunohistochemical Staining, Genetic Tests;
- Radiotherapy Device Linac Accelerator (LINAC) Trilogy Device (IMRT, SRS, VMAT, IGRT, EBRT);
- Wire Scoliosis Surgery Vertebral Body Tethering;
- Custom Made Prosthesis;
- Stereotactic Surgery (Neurosurgery);
- Neuronavigation;
- Nuclear Medicine (PSMA, DSMA, DOTA TATE PET, İodine therapy, Actinium Therapy, Lutetium Therapy etc.);
Several departments are located at Emsey Hospital, including Orthopedics & Spine Surgery Centre of Excellence, Pediatric and Adult Hematology, Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical, gynecologic and Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Radiology, General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery Departments, medical oncology, cardiology, Interventional Radiology, orthopedics, gynecology, urology, IVF, and obesity surgery.
The hospital offers complementary services such as:
- airport transfers;
- interpreters;
- accommodation arrangements for international patients, etc.
The hospital received several accreditations in 2017, including the Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, which is a globally recognized accreditation for Healthcare facilities that meet international standards of quality and patient safety.
Emsey is the first hospital to receive the International Health Tourism Authorization certificate (Document number: 001) issued by the Ministry of Health along with the ISO:9001 Quality Management Certificate, TÜSKA (Türkiye Health Care Quality and Accreditation Institute) certificate included with the Turquality certificate proceed by the Turkish Ministry of Trade.
Certificates for inpatient and outpatient diagnosis and treatment services following ISO:27001 are also available. The approval process of the TEMOS accreditation (Excellence Medical Tourism v.3.0) is in progress.
According to EUROSPINE, the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Advanced Spine Surgery Centre has been registered and successfully awarded accreditation to the Surgical Spine Centre of Excellence.
Emsey Hospital Surgical Spine Centre of Excellence is the first Eurospine-certified Surgical Spine Centre of Excellence in Turkey and the territory of Asia.
Overall, Emsey Hospital is a well-respected Healthcare institution in İstanbul that offers high-quality medical services to patients worldwide.
A residence collaborates with the hospital, which provides significant advantages and accommodation opportunities for the hospital's international patients — Emin Residence.
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Çamlık, Selçuklu Cd. No:22, 34912 Pendik/İstanbul, Turkey
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