


Lobectomy in Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
About the clinic
Robotic sleeve lobectomy at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital in Turkey may cost around $26,000. This lung cancer surgery is performed by Prof. Alper Toker, a thoracic surgeon who pioneered robotic procedures in Turkey and served as President of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
About the Procedure
A sleeve lobectomy removes part of a lung while preserving function. The robotic approach uses small incisions for faster recovery. Patients typically stay 5 days in the ward after surgery.
What's Included
- Surgery and anesthesia
- Pathology services (up to $750)
- Special surgical materials (up to $2,750)
- Pre-op lung function tests
- 5-day hospital stay with meals
- Airport transfers and interpreter
- Companion accommodation
About the Surgeon
Prof. Alper Toker leads the thoracic surgery department. He previously chaired surgery at West Virginia University. His robotic techniques help patients recover faster than traditional open surgery.
Hospital Features
The JCI-certified hospital uses EOS imaging to reduce radiation exposure. It was Turkey's first Smart-and-Green medical facility.
The complete 15-day care package includes follow-up before returning home. Contact the hospital to discuss your case details.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| PET-CT with Gallium 68(PSMA) | $2180 | |
| Colonoscopy | $600 - $800 |
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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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Ержан • Tongue cancer Kazakhstan
Thank Allah that we met him and he did a good surgery
Mariam kimeridze • Radiation therapy for bowel cancer Georgia
We are very satisfied with all the jobs they did for us
Anonymous • Sarcoma United Kingdom
I wholeheartedly recommend them—and the hospital—without hesitation
Temirbek Ormotoev • Kidney cancer Kyrgyzstan
Dear readers, if anyone wants to be treated abroad, come specifically to Florence Nightingale and find Prof Ahmet-Tunç Ozdemir and you will not go wrong with your choice
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