Medulloblastoma Treatment in Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
About the clinic
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Istanbul, Turkey offers comprehensive treatment for medulloblastoma. Diagnostics like PET/CT may cost around $1,000-$1,200, while a full treatment program involving complex surgery typically runs from $27,730 to $35,000. The clinic's neurosurgeon has _doctor_9746_years_ of experience and its program is supported by a collaboration with Boston Children's Hospital.
Diagnostics and Treatment at Liv Hospital
The clinic provides advanced diagnostic imaging. This includes MRI scans and PET/CT. Accurate diagnosis is the first step in planning treatment. The medical team uses these tools to map the tumor's location precisely.
The primary treatment is surgical resection. The specific procedure is a skull base craniotomy with tumor removal. The goal is maximal safe resection. Surgeons aim to remove as much of the tumor as possible. They work to preserve critical neurological function throughout the operation.
The Surgical Procedure
Neurosurgeon Dr. Mete Karatay leads the procedure. He has _doctor_9746_years_ of experience in neurosurgery. Dr. Karatay has performed over 900 surgical procedures. He specializes in both adult and pediatric brain tumor removal.
The surgery employs intraoperative neuromonitoring. This advanced technology helps protect the brain's vital areas. It guides the surgeon in real-time during the operation. The technique minimizes risks to neurological function.
Hospitalization is part of the treatment package. The typical stay is 11 days. This includes 4 days in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). It is followed by 7 days in a standard hospital ward.
What the Treatment Program Includes
- The skull base craniotomy surgical procedure.
- Intraoperative neuromonitoring during surgery.
- Medical consultations with the neurosurgeon.
- An 11-day hospital stay (4 days ICU + 7 days ward).
The clinic is accredited by JCI and ISO. This ensures high standards of quality and patient safety. Its collaboration with Boston Children's Hospital supports specialized pediatric expertise.
For a detailed consultation and a personalized treatment plan, patients can connect with the hospital's international services.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| PET/CT | $1000 - $1200 |
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Liv Hospital Vadistanbul: more details about the clinic
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul aims to bring a high level of service to the health sector, from scientific studies to diagnosis and treatment processes, from technological infrastructure to experienced physicians who are experts in their fields.
Liv Hospital Family, which combines physician quality with high-level technology in diagnosis and treatment processes in health, makes a difference with its extraordinary and high-level approach to guest services and patient care services, is growing and expanding further.
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul has signed an important collaboration with Boston Children’s Hospital, one of the world's leading children's hospitals. Considered as the best hospital in the USA in the ranking of children's hospitals, Boston Children’s Hospital provides the second opinion service for the diagnosis and treatment of children with difficult to diagnose diseases.
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Ayazağa Mah. Kemerburgaz Cad. Block 8. No: 7F Sarıyer / İstanbul
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