Modern exterior of Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul with illuminated facade

Modern exterior of Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul, Turkey

Reception area at Liv Hospital Ulus, modern design with mirrored walls and unique lighting

Modern cafe at Liv Hospital Ulus with stylish seating and natural light

Reception area at Liv Hospital Ulus, modern design with unique ceiling lights

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Turkey, Istanbul

Thyroid resection in Liv Hospital Ulus

4.5

235

Doctor 4.6

Facilities 4.7

Staff 4.6

Language assistance 4.7

Support 4.8

132 patients

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84% Patients

recommended this clinic

About the clinic

Thyroid resection at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul, Turkey may cost around $5,500 for a bilateral total thyroidectomy. The JCI-accredited hospital offers this procedure under the care of Prof. Dr. Ahmet Cem Dural, a specialized endocrine surgeon. Patients benefit from a multidisciplinary approach and transparent pricing that includes airport transfers and interpreter services.

About the Procedure

Thyroid resection removes part or all of the thyroid gland. The hospital performs two main approaches:

Unilateral total thyroidectomy for specific cases
Bilateral total thyroidectomy as standard treatment for malignancy

Preparation and Recovery

Patients need several pre-operative tests before surgery. These include neck ultrasound, biopsy, and vocal cord assessment. The procedure typically requires a 1-night hospital stay. Follow-up occurs 5-7 days after surgery with a multidisciplinary team review.

What's Included

The treatment package covers:

Airport transfers
Interpreter services
Shared ward accommodation
Medical report translation

About the Specialist

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Cem Dural leads the endocrine surgery team. His expertise focuses on thyroid and endocrine system procedures.

Hospital Features

Liv Hospital Ulus spans 30,000 m² with 50 specialized clinics. It treats over 50,000 international patients yearly. The facility maintains a 4.5/5 rating from 210 patient reviews.

Those considering thyroid surgery can request more details about the procedure and personalized treatment options.

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.

Oncology

diagnostics	Price
Consultation with an oncologist	$120
Biopsy Colposcopy	Price on request
Gastroscopy with biopsy	Price on request
Capsule endoscopy	$900 - $2000
PET/CT	$750

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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.

Patient video reviews about treatment at the clinic:

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Additional services

Language assistance

Available

free

Accommodation

Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily

Patient reviews

4.5

Good

235 patient verified reviews

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4 stars

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5 stars

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Liv Hospital Ulus overall rate includes

4.6/5

Doctor

4.6/5

Staff

4.7/5

Facilities

4.7/5

Language assistance

4.8/5

Support

Noha • Oncology Algeria

Apr 16, 2019

Verified review.

Verified review.

كل الشكر لكم

زرنا مستشفى ليف بإسطنبول بناءا على نصيحة منسقكم السيد عماد حسين و تعاملنا مع قسم الاورام هناك بمساعدة السيدة فراح الحقيقة المستشفى كان في المستوى و التعامل مع المريض كان جيد جدا وقعت مشكلة صغيرة بخصوص ثمن الاستشارة الذي وصل الى 700 اورو بسبب سوء تفاهم مع المترجم لكن تم حل المشكلة و الاكتفاء بثمن الاستشارة 90اورو شكرا على تعاونكم نعم كان فيه تعاون كبير جدا من طرف السيد عماد حسين حتى انه كان يراسلني للسؤال و للاطمئنان على صحة المريضة انسان فعال في عمله عند وعوده في الاتصال بالمستشفيات و واضح في لغته و لطيف في تعاملاته كل الشكر لكم

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نعم كان فيه تعاون كبير جدا من طرف السيد عماد حسين حتى انه كان يراسلني للسؤال و للاطمئنان على صحة المريضة انسان فعال في عمله عند وعوده في الاتصال بالمستشفيات و واضح في لغته و لطيف في تعاملاته كل الشكر لكم

Джайхун • Cancer screening Uzbekistan

Feb 19, 2020

Verified review.

Verified review.

Coordination is very poor. At first, my mother was not met at the airport, she waited half an hour until the driver found her. Then at the hotel, which was booked for one price, they gave another, more expensive. It’s good that the transfer arrived at the clinic on time and the clinic did all the examinations. Before departure we managed to give the results of the surveys, but the overall impression is bad.

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Anonymous • Oncology Ukraine

Sep 9, 2021

Verified review.

Verified review.

We went to the clinic for rectal adecarcenoma

We went to the clinic for rectal adecarcenoma. Bookimed coordinator Ekaterina promptly and professionally helped organize the trip. Upon arrival at the airport, we were met by a car from Liv Hospital, taken to the booked hotel. Each transfer from the hotel to the clinic and back was carried out practically without delay. The examination took place within the agreed time and price, and a course of treatment was prescribed. What will be the results of treatment, time will tell

About Bookimed service

At the moment yes

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Вита • Ovarian cancer Ukraine

Jul 19, 2021

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Verified review.

"Only positive impressions" Return: "Only positive impressions", About the Clinic, About the Results, "I was satisfied with everything from the trip to the operation", "Only positive impressions"

I went to the clinic for treatment of recurrence of ovarian cancer, there were only positive impressions, I was satisfied with everything from the trip to the operation. levels

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Александр • Cervical cancer Russian Federation

Mar 24, 2020

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Verified review.

"Bookimed coordinator Aleksey Karaganov is a very caring and highly qualified specialist who helped with the consultation and discussion of the diagnosis

She sent for PET / CT revision made at the Korean clinic Severance Hospital, because Severance made a very dubious short description, more like an unsubscribing. I chose Liv Hospital, assistant Bookimed Alexei and assistant Liv Hospital Lala all organized perfectly, data exchange by e-mail, payment at a reasonable price, three days and the description is ready, done well, in detail and clearly. Bookimed coordinator Aleksey Karaganov is a very caring and highly qualified specialist who helped with the consultation and discussion of the diagnosis.

About Bookimed service

Bookimed coordinator Alexey Karaganov is a very caring and highly qualified specialist, helped with consultation and discussion of the diagnosis

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