


Pancreatic cancer Treatment in Emsey Hospital
About the clinic
Emsey Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey provides comprehensive care for pancreatic cancer. Options include a tumor marker blood test from $100, a PET/CT scan for around $850, and a diagnostic package costing about $1,200. The facility is JCI-accredited and has advanced imaging equipment like PET-CT and 3T MRI.
Diagnostics for Pancreatic Cancer
A thorough evaluation is the first step. The clinic uses the latest technology. A complete diagnostic package includes a consultation with both an oncologist and a surgeon. It also includes specific blood tests and advanced scans.
- Tumor marker blood test (CA 19-9). It may cost around $100.
- MRI of one area, typically priced around $450.
- PET/CT scan for precise tumor mapping. This scan costs around $850.
- Biopsy with pathological analysis for a definitive diagnosis. The price is typically around $1,500.
- Oncologist and surgeon consultations to review findings and plan treatment.
Available Treatment Methods
Treatments are tailored to the stage and type of cancer. The hospital offers both systemic therapy and complex surgery. The medical team is led by Prof. Tarik Zafer Nursal. He is a Professor of General Surgery.
- Chemotherapy uses medication to destroy cancer cells. It is often an outpatient treatment. A course may cost between $1,500 and $4,500.
- Whipple Procedure (Pancreatoduodenectomy) is a radical surgery. It removes the head of the pancreas, part of the small intestine, the gallbladder, and the bile duct. The goal is complete tumor removal. The hospital stay is typically 6-7 days.
Treatment Packages and Costs
The clinic offers clear pricing for major procedures. The Whipple operation has a detailed package. This makes costs predictable for international patients.
- Whipple Procedure Package is priced around $22,000. It includes the surgery and extensive hospital care.
- The package covers a 6-day stay in a private room. It also includes 1 day in the ICU. All operating room costs, physician services, and pathology exams are included. Meals and all necessary medications during the stay are provided.
- Flights and extended accommodation before or after the hospital stay are not included. Medications needed after discharge are also separate.
For a precise treatment plan and cost estimate, consulting directly with the hospital's specialists is recommended.
Highlights
Get a free consultation

Accepted payment methods
View more information
Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Tumor Marker Blood Test | $100 - $1000 | |
| Biochemical blood analysis | Price on request | |
| MRI of one area | $400 - $500 | |
| Dermatoscopy | $100 - $500 | |
| MRI of the spine cord | $180 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer | $1500 - $4500 | |
| Pancreatic cancer surgery | $9000 - $13000 | |
| Mastectomy | Price on request | |
| Laparoscopic nephrectomy | Price on request | |
| Chemotherapy | Price on request | |
| Thyroid resection | Price on request | |
| Removal of liver cancer | Price on request |
Clinic Doctors
How are we doing?
Licences
hospital accreditations of quality
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.
Additional services
Requirements for admission
Patient reviews
Anonymous • Infertility Libya
برنامج بوكيميد ممتاز الناس اللي فيه ممتازين
Юлия • Obesity Poland
Everything was super, I recommend this to everyone clinic 🥰
Анар • Consultation rheumatologist Kazakhstan
Ануар Амангельдинович • Burkitt"s lymphoma Kazakhstan
"I wish you prosperity and even more joy for all patients to give
Лилия • Consultation with a cardiologist Ukraine
Thank you Burak Taimen for a highly qualified consultation!
Çamlık, Selçuklu Cd. No:22, 34912 Pendik/İstanbul, Turkey
Get a free consultation

How it works:
- We find a medical coordinator familiar with the matter
- You get a personal offer with a step-by-step guide and the cost estimate
- We arrange your travel including appointment scheduling and flights booking
- You arrive at the hospital, we support you 24/7
