Turkey, Istanbul
Replacement of the aortic valve in Liv Hospital Ulus
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About the clinic
Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul, Turkey offers aortic valve replacement procedures starting from around $19,000 USD. The hospital is JCI-accredited and led by Prof. Dr. Ahmet Özkara, a cardiovascular surgeon with 34 years of experience performing over 1,100 valve procedures.
Treatment Options
The clinic provides multiple approaches for aortic valve replacement:
- Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) - minimally invasive option with 3-night hospital stay
- Traditional open surgery - uses cardiopulmonary bypass with 7-night stay
- Annulus enlargement - for patients needing valve size adjustment
What's Included
The treatment package covers:
- Surgery and anesthesia
- Mechanical or biological valve implant
- Pre-operative tests
- 2 nights ICU plus 5 nights ward stay
- Airport transfers and interpreter services
Recovery Process
Patients typically stay in Turkey for 12 days. Recovery includes ICU monitoring immediately after surgery. Most patients begin walking by day 2 and are discharged within 3-6 days. Those receiving mechanical valves require lifelong anticoagulation therapy.
Liv Hospital combines experienced specialists with modern facilities including da Vinci robotic systems. Patients can discuss their valve replacement options with Prof. Dr. Özkara's team.
Highlights
2013
Year of foundation
320 doctors
Most Popular Clinic for Replacement of the aortic valve
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.
Heart Surgery
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement of the aortic valve | $24000 | |
| Heart Valve Replacement | Price on request | |
| Radiofrequency ablation | Price on request | |
| Coronary artery bypass grafting | Price on request | |
| Plastic surgery for cardiac valve | Price on request | |
| Installing heart pacemaker | Price on request |
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Joint Commission International
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Joint Commission International 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
US,
Colorectal Surgery Center for Excellence 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
US,
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Patient choice in Diagnostics
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Patient choice in Diagnostics certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Best patient assistance
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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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How it works:
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- We arrange your travel including appointment scheduling and flights booking
- You arrive at the hospital, we support you 24/7