Vagus nerve stimulation is a neurosurgical treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy available at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Istanbul, Turkey. The initial implantation may cost around $30,000, while battery replacement typically runs $22,000. The hospital offers comprehensive English-speaking services with Dr. Idris Sertbas, a neurosurgeon specializing in neurostimulation since 1990.
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) helps control seizures when medications fail. It involves implanting a small device under the skin near the collarbone. The device connects to the vagus nerve and sends electrical signals to reduce seizure frequency and intensity.
Liv Hospital provides two VNS procedures:
Dr. Idris Sertbas is a neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in neurostimulation procedures like VNS therapy. His expertise covers both adult and pediatric neurosurgery cases.
The treatment package contains:
The procedure is minimally invasive with same-day mobility. Most patients experience little discomfort. The hospital provides complete English support throughout treatment. A 6-day stay in Turkey is recommended for recovery and follow-up.
For those suffering from uncontrolled seizures, VNS at Liv Hospital offers a potential treatment option with an experienced neurosurgeon and full service package.
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|---|---|---|
| Vagus nerve stimulation | $22000 | |
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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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