


Hydrocephalus Treatment in Emsey Hospital
About the clinic
Hydrocephalus treatment at Emsey Hospital in Istanbul offers several surgical options and thorough diagnostics. A basic diagnostic package may cost around $2,000, while shunt surgery typically runs $4,000. More complex procedures like vagus nerve stimulation or brain resection have packages starting around $30,000. The clinic's approach is guided by neurosurgeon Dr. Umut Dogu Akturk, a specialist in hydrocephalus with over a decade of experience.
The hospital provides extensive diagnostic services to identify the type and cause of hydrocephalus. These include:
- Neurosurgery and pediatric neurology consultations
- MRI scans (one area is $400-$500, cranial MRI with anesthesia is around $500)
- EEG (Electroencephalogram), which measures brain activity, costing around $200
- Basic blood tests
Packages that combine these services are available. A standard diagnostic package with a 4-day stay is about $2,000. A more comprehensive package is typically $4,000.
Surgical Treatment Options
Emsey Hospital's neurosurgery department performs several procedures for hydrocephalus. Dr. Akturk has specific expertise in this condition. Treatment plans are tailored to each patient's needs.
- Hydrocephalus and Shunt Surgeries: This common procedure involves placing or revising a tube (shunt) to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid. The surgery and post-operative care may cost around $4,000. Hospital stay is typically 2-8 days.
- Resection of Epileptogenic Focus: For cases linked to seizure-causing brain tissue, this brain surgery removes the problematic area. The package, costing around $30,000, includes 8 days in a standard room, 2 days in the ICU, and daily doctor visits.
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS): This involves implanting a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the brain via a nerve in the neck. The package is around $35,000 and includes a 7-day hotel stay, airport transfers, and interpreter services.
Emsey Hospital is a JCI-accredited facility with a 254-bed capacity and a dedicated neurosurgery department. Its all-inclusive packages help simplify the process for international patients. To explore the best option for your situation, you can request a detailed consultation with the medical team.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Tumor Marker Blood Test | $100 - $1000 | |
| MRI of one area | $400 - $500 | |
| MRI of the spine cord | $180 | |
| Biopsy | $1500 |
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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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