Laminectomy at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital in Turkey may cost around $14,750 USD for a microsurgical unilateral hemilaminectomy. The JCI-accredited facility specializes in spine procedures with Prof. Salih Murat İmer, an expert in endoscopic and Gamma Knife neurosurgery. Their transparent pricing includes surgery, hospitalization, MRI scans, and specialized materials.
The hospital offers two main options for lumbar decompression surgery. The first is a unilateral hemilaminectomy between L3-L4 and L4-L5 vertebrae using microsurgical techniques. The second option includes lumbar laminectomy with decompression and posterior instrumentation. Both procedures utilize intraoperative neuromonitoring to minimize nerve damage risks.
The $14,750 package covers:
Prof. Salih Murat İmer leads the neurosurgery team with advanced training in Gamma Knife and full-endoscopic techniques. He founded Okan University's Neurosurgery Department and performs minimally invasive spine procedures. The hospital features an EOS device for low-radiation spinal imaging and maintains 11 specialized operating rooms.
Patients typically stay 10 days in Turkey following surgery - 3 in hospital and 5-7 for recovery monitoring. The lumbosacral corset supports mobility during healing. Real-time nerve feedback helps track progress. Physical therapy sessions cost extra at $190 each.
For those needing spinal decompression, this facility combines experienced specialists with comprehensive care in an internationally accredited hospital environment.
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| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Laminectomy | $33250 | |
| Discectomy | Price on request | |
| Brain tumor removal | Price on request | |
| Removal of spinal cord tumor | Price on request | |
| Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery | Price on request | |
| Vagus nerve stimulation | Price on request |
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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