A brain MRI at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir in Istanbul, Turkey, checks the brain and neurological structures for various conditions. This diagnostic typically runs around $400 and uses a 3 Tesla scanner for detailed imaging. The hospital holds JCI accreditation, which confirms it follows international safety and quality standards.
The clinic performs the scan using a 3 Tesla MRI scanner. This machine features a 70 cm wide bore, making it more comfortable for obese patients or those with claustrophobia. During the examination, patients can listen to music or watch videos to help them relax. The high magnetic field strength allows for clear images of the brain's internal structures.
This diagnostic is an outpatient procedure, so patients do not stay overnight. The clinic provides specific materials and documents following the scan:
Istinye University Liv Hospital functions as a teaching facility. This affiliation means the diagnostic department uses updated protocols and modern imaging techniques. Patients looking for an assessment of neurological health in Istanbul can request a consultation at this facility through Bookimed.
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| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Brain MRI | $400 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Herniated disc surgery | $5000 - $9000 | |
| Hydrocephalus surgeries, shunt surgeries | $4650 | |
| Brain tumor surgery | $16000 - $24000 | |
| Gamma Knife for brain tumor | $5000 - $6500 | |
| Surgery for syringomyelia | $9000 - $18000 | |
| Discectomy | Price on request | |
| Brain tumor removal | Price on request | |
| Gamma Knife | Price on request | |
| Removal of spinal cord tumor | Price on request | |
| Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery | 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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