Turkey, Istanbul
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in Liv Hospital Ulus
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About the clinic
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a minimally invasive heart procedure available at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul, Turkey. The treatment may cost around $28,000 USD and is performed by Assoc. Prof. Kadriye Kılıckesmez, a cardiology specialist with extensive expertise in catheter-based procedures. The JCI-accredited hospital offers modern transfemoral TAVI approaches that avoid open-heart surgery.
Procedure Details
The transfemoral TAVI approach uses a small groin incision. It replaces the aortic valve without stopping the heart. Patients typically stay 3-4 days in hospital. This includes 1 day in ICU and 2-3 days in a regular ward.
What's Included
- Surgical procedure and hospitalization
- Anesthesia services
- 3D echocardiography
- Coronary angiography
- CTA aortoperipheral angiography
- Initial consultation and pre-op assessment
- First follow-up consultation
- Airport transfers (within 5km)
- Interpretation services
Doctor Profile
Assoc. Prof. Kadriye Kılıckesmez specializes in cardiology and TAVI procedures. Her expertise focuses on minimally invasive valve replacements. She works at Liv Hospital Ulus, part of an international hospital group treating 50,000+ foreign patients annually.
Recovery Process
Patients usually recover faster than with open surgery. The recommended total stay in Turkey is 7 days. Pre-op tests include echocardiography and angiography scans. These help plan the valve placement.
Those considering TAVI can contact Liv Hospital Ulus for personalized consultation. The clinic provides complete care packages for international patients.
Highlights
2013
Year of foundation
320 doctors
Most Popular Clinic for Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
331500 patients per year
13200
Operations per year
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Special offers
Heart Surgery
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
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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
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Complete blood count | $145 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) | $25000 | |
| 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
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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
UA,
Patient choice in Diagnostics 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.
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Additional services
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Accommodation
Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily
What procedures do patients have most often?
The most common procedures in the hospital are:
- Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
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