Open heart surgery in Liv Hospital Ulus
About the clinic
Open heart surgery at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul, Turkey may cost around $19,000. The procedure is performed by Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ozkara, a cardiovascular surgeon with 90 years of experience. The hospital is JCI-accredited, ensuring international quality standards.
About the Procedure
Open heart surgery treats various cardiovascular conditions. It involves procedures like ventricular septal defect closure and mitral valve replacement. The surgery uses cardiopulmonary bypass to maintain blood circulation during the operation.
Treatment Package
The package includes:
- Surgery and anesthesia
- ICU stay (2-3 nights)
- Regular ward stay (5-7 nights)
- Pre-operative tests
- Airport transfers and interpreter services
Surgeon Profile
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ozkara specializes in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery. He has published 24 international journal articles. He is a member of the European Society for Vascular Surgery.
Hospital Information
Liv Hospital Ulus is a 30,000 m² facility with 50 clinics. It serves 50,000 international patients annually. The hospital follows strict JCI accreditation standards for patient safety.
The total recommended stay in Turkey is 15-30 days. This allows for proper recovery and follow-up care. Patients receive comprehensive support throughout their treatment journey.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
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| Complete blood count | $145 |
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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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