


Vagus nerve stimulation in Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
About the clinic
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) surgery is available at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital in Turkey. The procedure with a Sentive device may cost around 25,000 EUR. It is performed by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Akçakaya, an expert in functional neurosurgery trained in Germany.
About the procedure
The surgery replaces the vagal nerve stimulator with a Sentive device. This system helps manage epilepsy and depression when medications fail. Patients stay in the hospital for two nights after the procedure.
The package includes:
- VNS surgery with Sentive device
- 2 nights of hospitalization with meals
- Patient care and nursing services
- Room amenities like Wi-Fi and air conditioning
- Airport transfers and accommodation for one companion
The medical team
Prof. Akçakaya is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in functional neurosurgery. He completed advanced training at Hannover Medical School in Germany. His expertise includes complex neurological procedures like VNS implantation.
Clinic features
Florence Nightingale Hospital is JCI and ISO accredited. It is Turkey's first smart-and-green hospital. The facility has advanced equipment for neurological treatments.
Planning the treatment requires medical records and psychiatric documentation. The clinic recommends staying in Istanbul for two weeks for proper follow-up care.
For questions about VNS treatment options, you can contact the hospital for more details.
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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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