


Atrial septal defect surgery in Liv Hospital Ulus
About the clinic
Atrial septal defect (ASD) repair surgery at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul, Turkey may cost around $18,000 USD. The procedure is performed by Prof. Dr. Ahmet Özkara, a cardiovascular surgeon with 35 years of experience specializing in congenital heart surgery. The hospital is JCI-accredited and offers minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery.
Procedure Details
The surgery repairs holes in the heart's atrial septum using a synthetic patch. Prof. Dr. Özkara uses a mini-thoracotomy approach with a small incision under the breast. This avoids sternotomy and reduces scarring.
Treatment Package
The standard package includes:
- Surgical procedure with patch closure
- 5-7 night hospital stay (1 night ICU)
- Pre-operative tests and consultation
- Anesthesia services
- First follow-up consultation
- Companion stay included
Recovery Process
Patients typically stay in Turkey for 10 days. The hospital stay lasts 5-7 days with ICU monitoring. Follow-up occurs within one week after discharge. The mini-thoracotomy approach allows quicker recovery than traditional methods.
Why Choose This Clinic
Liv Hospital Ulus is part of an international hospital group with a cardiology center of excellence. Prof. Dr. Özkara has specialized in cardiovascular surgery since 1985. The transparent pricing covers most services with airport transfers and interpreters included.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Tumor Marker Blood Test | $250 | |
| Complete blood count | $145 | |
| Biopsy | Price on request | |
| Consultation with a hepatologist | Price on request | |
| Consultation with a gastroenterologist | $150 |
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Liv Hospital Ulus: more details about the clinic
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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Ulus Mahallesi, Canan Sk., 34340 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Turkey
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