Brain tumor Treatment in Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Brain tumor care at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Istanbul, Turkey includes detailed diagnostics, advanced microsurgery, and comprehensive packages. Diagnostics like a neurosurgeon consultation may cost around $150, an MRI brain scan around $1,400, and procedures like third ventriculostomy run about $4,000. The clinic’s experienced neurosurgeon, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abuzer Güngör, combines his specialized training with advanced intraoperative technology for precise operations.

Diagnostic Process

An accurate diagnosis guides effective treatment. Liv Hospital Vadistanbul provides several key diagnostic services:

• Neurosurgeon consultation: This initial assessment costs around $150.
• Advanced imaging: A CT brain scan typically runs about $1,200, while an MRI brain scan costs around $1,400.
• Pathology analysis: A detailed study of tissue samples is about $500.
• Frozen intraoperative biopsy: This rapid analysis during surgery helps guide the procedure and is around $750.

Available Treatment Options

The clinic offers a range of advanced neurosurgical procedures tailored to the tumor type and location.

• Microsurgical tumor resection: This is the main surgical procedure for tumor removal. Dr. Güngör, with 8 years of specialized experience and a Rhoton fellowship, performs it using advanced equipment. The package typically costs around $21,000. It includes:
  • Surgery with intraoperative navigation and neuromonitoring
  • Use of a fluorescent microscope and ultrasound aspirator
  • External ventricular drainage placement to manage brain fluid
  • A hospital stay of 6 nights (1 in ICU, 5 in the ward)
• Third ventriculostomy: This minimally invasive procedure helps restore normal brain fluid flow. It provides an alternative to permanent shunt placement. The cost for the procedure is around $4,000.

Comprehensive Care Package

For a complete, streamlined experience, Liv Hospital offers an all-inclusive package for around $31,500. This comprehensive option covers:

• All necessary diagnostic tests and procedures
• The main microsurgical tumor resection
• Full hospital stay with ICU and ward care
• Essential support services like airport transfers and interpreter services

The clinic also benefits from a collaboration with Boston Children's Hospital for complex cases. To explore these options and get a personalized consultation plan, you can connect with the clinic directly.