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Spinal cord abscess Treatment in Liv Hospital Ulus

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Facilities 4.7
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About the clinic

Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul, Turkey provides comprehensive care for spinal cord abscess. Diagnostics start from $145, non-invasive CyberKnife treatment may cost around $9,000-$13,000, and surgical removal typically runs $12,000-$18,500. The program is led by a Professor of Orthopedics with 26 years of specialized spine surgery experience at this JCI-accredited clinic.

The treatment begins with advanced diagnostics to pinpoint the infection. The clinic's radiology department offers high-precision imaging for an accurate assessment.

  • Complete blood count costs around $145.
  • A CT scan is around $600-$800.
  • An MRI of the brain (3.0 Tesla) may cost around $805.
  • Brain MRI with contrast typically runs $850.

Treatment Options

Following diagnosis, the medical team creates a personalized plan. They offer both surgical and non-invasive methods to treat the spinal abscess.

  • Spine tumor removal surgery directly removes the infected tissue. This open surgery approach requires 1-4 days of hospitalization. The package price includes anesthesia and pre-operative tests.
  • CyberKnife is a non-invasive radiation therapy. This stereotactic radiosurgery precisely targets the spinal lesion without an incision. It is typically an outpatient procedure.
  • Neurological rehabilitation aids recovery and improves function. A standard program includes 20 therapy sessions. This package also provides airport transfers and translation services.

Expert Medical Team

Prof. Cagatay Ozturk leads the spine surgery team. He is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He brings 26 years of expertise in spine surgery and traumatology to each case.

The hospital itself is JCI-accredited and hosts over 50 specialized clinics. International patient services simplify the journey with included airport transfers. For a tailored treatment plan for a spinal cord abscess, consider consulting with the specialists at Liv Hospital Ulus.

Highlights

2013 Year of foundation
320 doctors
331500 patients per year
13200 Operations per year

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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.
Neurosurgery
diagnostics Price
MRI of the brain 3.0 T $805
Extended analysis of blood Price on request
Consultation with a neurologist $130
CT (computer tomography) $600 - $800
Consultation with a neurosurgeon $200
treatment Price
CyberKnife $9000 - $13000
Discectomy Price on request
Brain tumor removal Price on request
Gamma Knife Price on request
High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) Price on request
Removal of spinal cord tumor Price on request

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Licences

JCI accreditation certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul, Turkey, 2024

hospital accreditations of quality

Joint Commission International  certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Joint Commission International
US, Joint Commission International certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD CERT certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD CERT
DE, Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD CERT certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Colorectal Surgery Center for Excellence certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Colorectal Surgery Center for Excellence
US, Colorectal Surgery Center for Excellence certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Robotic Surgery Center of Exellence certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Robotic Surgery Center of Exellence
US, Robotic Surgery Center of Exellence certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
US, Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Patient choice in Diagnostics certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Patient choice in Diagnostics
UA, Patient choice in Diagnostics certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Best patient assistance certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Best patient assistance
UA, Best patient assistance certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus

Liv Hospital Ulus: more details about the clinic

Turkey, Istanbul

Liv Hospital, located in Ulus, Istanbul, is a leading healthcare facility 30 minutes from Istanbul’s International Airport. Spanning 30,000 m², it houses 50 specialized clinics, three of which are Centers of Excellence, treating 50,000 international patients annually.

Key Centers and Services:

Bone Marrow Transplant Center. With over 1,000 procedures performed, the center offers autologous and allogeneic transplants, using stem cells from bone marrow, peripheral blood, and umbilical cord blood for patients aged 18 and above.

Cancer Center. Liv provides comprehensive cancer care, including Cold Cap Therapy to minimize hair loss during chemotherapy, TrueBeamSTx radiotherapy, IORT for tumor removal, HIPEC for abdominal cancers, and Oncogramme testing to personalize treatment. The Pediatric Oncology Council tailors pediatric oncology treatment plans.

Robotic Surgery Center. Certified by the SRC Excellence Center, Liv Hospital offers minimally invasive surgeries using robotic technology, reducing recovery time, bleeding, and pain and focusing on tumors in various organs.

Neurological Sciences Center. Liv’s specialists have performed 256 neurosurgeries with a 91% survival rate, treating neurological disorders with advanced technologies and specialized units.

Orthopedic Clinic. Using the MakoPlasty robotic system, Liv’s orthopedic team performs minimally invasive knee replacements with a 97% success rate. The clinic collaborates with AOSpine for trauma and joint surgeries.

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Additional services
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Accommodation
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Ulus Mahallesi, Canan Sk., 34340 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Turkey

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