


Heart Valve Replacement in Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
About the clinic
Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital in Turkey may cost around $23,900-$26,900 USD. The procedure uses a small 5cm incision technique performed by Prof. Ertan Sağbaş, a cardiovascular surgeon with 27+ years of experience specializing in robotic and minimally invasive heart surgery.
Procedure Details
The hospital offers two valve replacement options:
- Biological valve replacement - typically around $26,900 with better long-term outcomes
- Mechanical valve replacement - usually about $23,900 as a lower-cost alternative
What's Included
The package covers:
- Surgery and anesthesia
- Valve implant (biological or mechanical)
- Pre-op tests (ECHO and coronary angiography)
- 7-day hospital stay (1 day ICU + 6 days ward)
- Meals, transfers, and interpreter services
About the Surgeon
Prof. Sağbaş pioneered minimally invasive valve procedures in Turkey. He specializes in robotic surgery using the Da Vinci system. His expertise includes port-access and aortic surgery techniques.
Hospital Features
The JCI-accredited facility is Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital. It uses advanced EOS imaging technology for precise diagnostics. The center follows international cardiac surgery protocols.
Patients considering heart valve replacement can request more details about this minimally invasive option.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Brain MRI | Price on request | |
| Ultrasound | $150 - $300 | |
| Complete blood count | $50 - $100 | |
| CT scan of the whole body | Price on request | |
| Angiography | $1500 - $2500 |
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Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital: more details about the clinic
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, part of the Florence Nightingale Group, is located in Şişli, Istanbul. This state-of-the-art facility spans 50,254 sqm across 18 stories and features a heliport for air ambulance helicopters. It is Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital, designed to meet the strict criteria of the TÜV Hessen Green Building Certificate.
The hospital includes 251 patient beds, 51 intensive care beds, and 11 surgery rooms, all equipped with laminar airflow systems to ensure a sterile environment. It also has 2 specialized delivery rooms and a 300-seat conference room connected to all surgery rooms, enabling interactive medical education and scientific activities via advanced audio-visual connections.
Equipped with cutting-edge technologies, the hospital features the EOS device, the first of its kind in Turkey. This device minimizes radiation exposure in orthopedic imaging by using low-dosage 2D/3D X-ray radiation, producing both frontal and lateral images as well as 3D views of skeletal anatomy.
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital holds JCI and ISO accreditations, ensuring high standards of care. It has been recognized internationally with the "Gold Seal" from an American-based non-profit for its outstanding inpatient care and safety. The hospital also received the Sign of the City award in 2014 and British QHA accreditation in 2015.
Part of the Florence Nightingale Group, established in 1989, the hospital reflects the group's dedication to excellence in healthcare. The group operates 4 general hospitals, 2 medical centers, and Demiroglu Bilim University, which includes a medical faculty, nursing school, and vocational school of healthcare.
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Hürriyet, Abide-i Hürriyet Cd No:166, 34403 Kâğıthane/İstanbul, Turkey
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