Modern glass facade of Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Istanbul, Turkey

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Turkey, Istanbul

Spina bifida (cleft spine) Treatment in Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

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Doctor 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Staff 5.0

Language assistance 4.9

Support 5.0

5 accreditations & 1 licence

hospital certificates of quality

98% Patients

recommended this clinic

About the clinic

Treatment for spina bifida is available at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Istanbul, Turkey. Diagnostic consultations start from $150-200, with specific spinal MRI scans costing around $750. Full surgery packages for spinal conditions typically run from $14,000 to $15,750. The neurosurgery department collaborates with Boston Children's Hospital for expert second opinions on pediatric cases.

Diagnostics & Assessment

Thorough diagnosis guides the correct treatment. It begins with a neurosurgery consultation with a specialist. The diagnostic process may include:

Cranial and whole spinal MRI for a full picture.
Whole spinal CT scan for detailed bone structure.
MRI of lumbar vertebrae with contrast for precise imaging.
Histological analysis of tissue when needed.

These tests help pinpoint the type and severity of the spinal defect.

Surgical Treatment Options

Liv Hospital Vadistanbul's spine center offers specialized neurosurgery. Assoc.Prof.MD. Muhittin Emre Altunrende leads this care. He specializes in complex spinal surgeries for developmental conditions. The main surgical procedures for spina bifida include:

Spinal diastematomyelia surgery. This procedure addresses a split spinal cord. The surgeon removes bone spicules or explores the split. The package includes 6 days of hospitalization and is typically around $14,000.
Spinal myelomeningocele excision. This surgery closes an opening in the spine. It prevents infection and protects the spinal cord. Microscopic technique is used for a precise, multi-layered repair.

Treatment Packages & Care

Surgery packages provide comprehensive care for international patients. The spinal myelomeningocele excision package costs around $15,750. It generally includes a 3-4 day hospital stay. Key package inclusions are:

All surgical procedures, including duraplasty with synthetic grafts.
Intra-operative neuromonitoring to safeguard nerve function.
Airport-hotel-hospital transfers and translation services.
Accommodation for one companion and a first follow-up consultation.

A second surgery, if medically required, may cost around $8,700. The multidisciplinary team supports recovery with personalized rehabilitation plans. Get in touch to discuss a tailored assessment for spina bifida care.

Highlights

2021 Year of foundation

76 doctors

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Treatments prices in the clinic

Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.

Pediatric Neurosurgery

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Brain tumor removal	Price on request
CyberKnife	Price on request
Craniotomy	Price on request
Surgical treatment of epilepsy	Price on request
Hydrocephalus surgeries, shunt surgeries	Price on request
Pituitary tumor surgery	Price on request
Brain tumor surgery	Price on request
Surgery for syringomyelia	Price on request

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Licences

JCI accreditation certificate for Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, Istanbul, Turkey, 2023

hospital accreditations of quality

International Organization for Standardization

CH, International Organization for Standardization certificate for Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Joint Commission International

US, Joint Commission International certificate for Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Colorectal Surgery Center for Excellence

US, Colorectal Surgery Center for Excellence certificate for Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Robotic Surgery Center of Exellence

US, Robotic Surgery Center of Exellence certificate for Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence

US, Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence certificate for Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Liv Hospital Vadistanbul: more details about the clinic

Turkey, Istanbul

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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Transfer

Airport to clinic

free

Clinic to airport

free

Language assistance

Available

free

Accommodation

Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily

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Age

0 - 110

Patient reviews

5.0

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Liv Hospital Vadistanbul overall rate includes

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Facilities

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Language assistance

5.0/5

Support

Anonymous • Autism Kazakhstan

Nov 4, 2024

Verified review.

The analyses did not reveal autism in the child, we are happy

I liked everything, I was a little scared when my son was taken to the mrt, but thank you everything went well, the analyses did not reveal autism in the child, we are happy, the cause of zprr is not known. Speech therapy and vitamins are prescribed. Further time will show. The clinic is clean and comfortable. However, the price for pulling a tooth was significantly high compared to other clinics because at that moment I had a toothache. Significantly high is 10 times more expensive, but in principle, the clinic is large, clean, and the devices are new.

About Bookimed service

Bokimed in principle liked it comfortable, thanks for having them, no complaints.

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Reply from Margarita Shurubayeva

representative of Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Apr 4, 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're so glad to hear that everything went well, especially that you received positive news regarding his health. We truly understand how important it is to find the right care. We appreciate your feedback about our clinic. We strive to maintain a clean, comfortable environment with the latest equipment to ensure the best possible care. We also understand your concern regarding the cost of the dental treatment, and we’re always working to provide transparent and fair pricing. Thank you again for your trust in us, and we hope to continue supporting you and your family. If you have any further questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out!

Анастасия • Consultation with a heart surgeon Moldova

Apr 25, 2024

Verified review.

Everything is super ❤️❤️❤️🙌 🕊️ Hugs to everyone, and if we go anywhere, it will be only to you ❤️

Initially I would like to thank Julia, the curator of Bukimed. For accompaniment, for support on the phone, for finding the clinic and doctor, for the hotel and everything else. Yulia you are great ❤️🕊️Когда I will contact Bukimed next time, I will ask for you. Thank you for the transfer. Thank you for the hotel. At the reception everyone speaks perfect English. That's great. In the kitchen the cooks are super ❤️ my daughter liked everything very much. The food is super ❤️ Hello to Tempo Chaglayan Hotel, from Anastasia and Eva, we were there from 14.04.24 to 20 . 04.24 to translators Nadezhda and Madina a big hello and a heart ❤️🕊️🕊️. Liv Clinic is very beautiful ❤️ Professor Cardiologist Batur Genenc Kanar Professional . Very grateful for competence and for honesty in many points . Thank you for the fact that the doctor said to wait with the operation for my daughter, on the heart, that it is necessary to wait a little more and understand the drugs. He didn't do the operation for the sake of money as soon as we arrived. He didn't prescribe unnecessary tests. The doctor said that these analyses are not necessary. ( One genetic test was enough) . I am thankful that Professor Batur Genench Kanar, having prescribed serious pills for my daughter, left his watsap number and said that he is always in touch and at any moment you can call and write directly to the doctor. Which is very convenient for me. We are from another country and it would be expensive to fly to Istanbul for every question. At the moment we are doing everything as the doctor said. We give all the prescriptions to the child. In a month the doctor said to write him an ECG. And there they will decide how to proceed. I am very grateful to everyone who met us on this trip. Everything is super ❤️❤️❤️🙌 🕊️ Hugs to everyone, and if we go anywhere, it will be only to you ❤️.

Loved it 🥰 Clinic , Doctor cardiologist Batur Genenc Kanar , hotel , food , interpreters Nadezhda and Madina , Julia from Bukimed

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Thank you very much Julia . She was on the phone 24/7. She explained everything. Next time I will ask only Julia ❤️❤️❤️.

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Oleh Chabanets • Consultation with a neurosurgeon Kazakhstan

May 20, 2024

Verified review.

I recommend it to my friends and acquaintances

I liked the attitude of the clinic staff, the professionalism of the specialists, the feedback from the technical support. I recommend it to my friends and acquaintances.

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