Lutetium-177 therapy in Emsey Hospital
About the clinic
Lutetium-177 therapy is a targeted nuclear medicine treatment for prostate cancer and neuroendocrine tumors available at Emsey Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. A single session may cost around $9,000, with multi-session packages starting from $19,500. The hospital's JCI accreditation and team of specialists with 24+ years experience ensure high-quality care.
Treatment Details
Lutetium-177 therapy uses radioactive particles to target cancer cells. It works for:
- Prostate cancer (PSMA-targeted)
- Neuroendocrine tumors (DOTATATE)
Patients typically need 3-4 sessions spaced 6 weeks apart. Each session includes 1 day hospital stay.
Diagnostic Package
Before treatment, patients receive:
- Ga-68 PET-CT scan
- Blood tests
- Radiology exams
- Nuclear medicine consultation
This diagnostic phase typically runs $1,100-$4,000.
Medical Team
The treatment is performed by:
- Prof. Dr. Ahmet Kemal Fırat - 24 years in interventional radiology
- Dr. Yusuf Demir - Nuclear medicine specialist
Hospital Features
Emsey Hospital offers:
- JCI and EuroSpine certifications
- 254 beds with dedicated ICU units
- Complete nuclear medicine department
International patients receive airport transfers and interpreter services. To learn more about treatment options, contact the hospital for a personalized consultation.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy | $1000 - $1500 | |
| Tumor Marker Blood Test | $100 - $1000 | |
| Dermatoscopy | $100 - $500 | |
| PET/CT | $750 - $950 | |
| Mammography | $150 - $300 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Lutetium-177 therapy | $12000 - $15000 | |
| 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 |
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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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