


Minimally invasive fusion surgery in Liv Hospital Ulus
About the clinic
Minimally invasive fusion surgery is available at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul, Turkey. The procedure may cost around $20,000-$22,000 USD and is performed by Assoc. Prof. MD Muhittin Emre Altunrende, a neurosurgery specialist. The JCI-accredited hospital offers comprehensive care with titanium screws and nerve protection during surgery.
Procedure Details
The surgery involves decompression and stabilization with laminectomy. It uses 8-10 titanium screws for spinal fusion. Intraoperative neuromonitoring helps protect nerves during the operation.
What's Included
- Minimally invasive fusion surgery with laminectomy
- 8-10 titanium screws for stabilization
- 6 days hospitalization including 1 day in ICU
- Intraoperative neuromonitoring for nerve safety
- Covid-19 screening before surgery
- Airport transfers and interpreter services
Recovery and Care
Patients stay 6 days in the hospital after surgery. The first day is in intensive care for monitoring. Pre-op consultations include anesthesia and pulmonology assessments.
About the Clinic
Liv Hospital Ulus is JCI-accredited and part of the Liv Hospital Group. It serves 50,000 international patients yearly. Free transport is provided from select hotels like Conrad and Renaissance.
Those considering spinal fusion can contact the hospital for more details about this minimally invasive option.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation with a neurosurgeon | $200 | |
| Consultation with a neurologist | $130 |
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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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