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Turkey, Istanbul
Surgery for syringomyelia in Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
5 accreditations & 1 licence
hospital certificates of quality
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About the clinic
Spinal cord stimulation surgery for syringomyelia is available at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Istanbul, Turkey. The procedure may cost around $26,550 with a 3-day hospital stay included. The treatment benefits from the hospital's collaboration with Boston Children's Hospital and Dr. Mete Karatay's dual expertise in adult and pediatric neurosurgery.
About the Procedure
Dorsal column stimulation aims to manage syringomyelia symptoms. This involves implanting a device along the spinal cord. Patients receive detailed pre-op evaluations including CT and MRI scans.
What's Included
- Spinal cord stimulation implantation (main procedure)
- 3 days hospitalization for monitoring
- Pre-operative cervical spine CT ($700 value)
- Cervical spine MRI with contrast ($850 value)
- Airport transfers and interpreter services
The Neurosurgeon
Dr. Mete Karatay specializes in both neurosurgery and pediatric neurosurgery. His expertise covers spinal cord interventions and complex neurological conditions. The hospital maintains collaboration with Boston Children's Hospital for challenging cases.
Patient Support
International patients receive comprehensive assistance. This includes accommodation arrangements and airport transfers. A multidisciplinary team evaluates each case before surgery.
Those considering this treatment can request detailed cost breakdowns beforehand. The hospital provides transparent pricing and individual case assessments.
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.
Neurology
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Electromyography | $220 - $330 |
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hospital accreditations of quality
International Organization for Standardization
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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
Requirements for admission
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Cash
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Age
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110
Ayazağa Mah. Kemerburgaz Cad. Block 8. No: 7F Sarıyer / İstanbul
updated 2/15/2026
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How it works:
- We find a medical coordinator familiar with the matter
- You get a personal offer with a step-by-step guide and the cost estimate
- We arrange your travel including appointment scheduling and flights booking
- You arrive at the hospital, we support you 24/7