Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir in Istanbul provides a full spectrum of pancreatic cancer care. Diagnostics can start around $110 for a specialist consultation, with a chemotherapy course typically ranging from $1,100 to $2,500. More complex surgical treatments like pancreatic cancer surgery are around $10,000-$14,000. The clinic is a university hospital with a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tahsin Ozatli leads the medical oncology team. He has a decade of experience treating complex cases. His practice includes modern systemic therapies like chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
The clinic uses advanced equipment for precise diagnosis. This includes PET-CT, MRI, and high-resolution CT scans. Available procedures include:
Diagnostic packages may cost from $900 to $3,450. These bundles combine key tests for a complete assessment.
Treatment plans are tailored based on diagnostic results. The clinic offers both medical and surgical approaches.
The surgical team is led by specialists like Prof. Dr. Turgut Ipek in general surgery. They work closely with oncologists for integrated care. Patients receive comprehensive support during their stay. This can help navigate the treatment process in Istanbul.
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| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation of a radiologist | $120 | |
| Abdominal CT Scan | $350 | |
| Complex diagnostics of lung cancer | $1500 - $3500 | |
| Extended analysis of blood | $250 - $500 | |
| Fusion biopsy | $2680 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Whipple surgery | $25000 | |
| Pancreatic cancer surgery | $10000 - $14000 | |
| Mastectomy | Price on request | |
| Laparoscopic nephrectomy | Price on request | |
| Chemotherapy | Price on request | |
| Removal of liver cancer | Price on request | |
| Removal of colon cancer | Price on request |
Istinye Liv Hospital is located on the Bosphorus coast 40 minutes drive from the Istanbul New Airport.
2,700 international patients choose Istinye Liv for treatment annually.
Doctors of the Oncology Department accept children and adults.
PET-CT is available here for an accurate diagnosing and individual treatment plan development. Using PET-CT, doctors can detect even the smallest tumors up to 1 mm in size.
The Istinye oncologists carry out such cancer treatments as:
This method is considered the most minimally invasive — the operation is performed through small incisions of 0.5-5 cm. In contrast, an open intervention requires the 10-15 cm incision.
Laparoscopy minimizes the damage of healthy tissues and blood loss, so the patient recovers faster than after open surgery.
The Istinye Liv oncologists apply chemotherapy for comprehensive cancer treatment. There are such types of chemo as:
Radiation therapy is used for benign and malignant tumors treatment with ionizing radiation. It destroys cancer cells and therefore stops the development of the disease.
Radiotherapy is prescribed both independently and in combination with other cancer treatment methods.
RFA affects the tumor with a high temperature of radiofrequency waves. During the procedure, the doctor uses an ultrasound or CT scan to accurately direct the radiofrequency waves and not damage the healthy tissues.
Radiofrequency ablation is used to treat small neoplasms up to 3 cm in bones, lungs, liver, kidneys, adrenal glands, and prostate gland.
This cancer treatment method stimulates the immune system to fight the tumor, so the body can recognize cancer cells and destroy them.
According to the hospital data, immunotherapy is the most effective for Hodgkin's lymphoma, melanoma, neck tumors, lungs, breast, kidney, and bladder treatment. Immunotherapy does not cause side effects compared with chemotherapy.
Neurosurgeons accept patients with spinal cord, brain, and peripheral nervous system disorders. To make the operations as safe and effective as possible, doctors use:
For operations on the brain and spinal cord, doctors perform microsurgery, an intervention enlarging and illuminating the operated area that allows minimizing the risk of bleeding.
The Istinye specialists perform organ transplants for adults and children. They carry out liver and kidney transplant operations along with complex interventions like simultaneous transplantation of several organs.
The Organ Transplant Department is headed by Professor Ayhan Dinсkan who performed more than 1,000 liver transplants and 5,000 kidney transplants in children and adults. The success rate of the donor organ acceptance is 91.7%, as Istinye Liv Hospital reports.
The Istinye urologists conduct surgical treatment of urolithiasis (stones), cysts, acute renal failure, prostate diseases and congenital malformations of the urinary system. Doctors accept adults and children for treatment.
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