


Urethroscopic lithotripsy in Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
About the clinic
Urethroscopic lithotripsy at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital may cost around $8,000 USD for left ureteroscopic stone removal. The JCI and ISO accredited facility offers this minimally invasive procedure with just one day of hospitalization. A key advantage is treatment by Prof. Dr. Ahmet Tunç Özdemir, a pioneer of robotic urology in Turkey with international training.
Procedure details
Left ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URSL) is used to treat urolithiasis (urinary stones). The surgeon inserts a thin scope through the urethra to break and remove stones. Patients typically stay in Istanbul for 5 extra days after the procedure for follow-up care.
What's included
- Surgery and anesthesia
- 1-day hospital stay with nursing
- All meals during hospitalization
- Room amenities (TV, Wi-Fi, private bathroom)
- Transport between airport and hospital
- One companion's accommodation
About the surgeon
Prof. Dr. Özdemir heads the urology department at BILIM University. He performed Turkey's first robotic sacrocolpopexy and trained in Germany and Italy. His expertise includes uro-oncology and robotic surgery.
Hospital features
The facility holds Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital certification. It uses advanced EOS imaging that reduces radiation exposure. The package covers essential services for international patients.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Mammography | $150 - $250 | |
| PET-CT with Gallium 68(PSMA) | $2180 | |
| Colonoscopy | $600 - $800 | |
| 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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