


Pituitary adenoma Treatment in Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
About the clinic
Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital in Turkey provides specialized neurosurgical care for pituitary adenoma. Diagnostic services like a brain MRI may cost around $440. The primary surgical treatment, transnasal endoscopic tumor resection, is a comprehensive package priced around $12,000. Patients are treated by Assoc. Prof. Rafet Ozay, a neurosurgeon with 900+ procedures and 28 years of specialized experience.
Diagnostics and Consultation
Doctors first confirm the adenoma's size and location. They use advanced imaging. A Brain MRI is the key scan and may cost around $440-$660. A CT scan can be another option, typically running $550-$880. These diagnostics help create a precise treatment plan.
Treatment: Transnasal Tumor Resection
The main surgical method is an endoscopic transnasal approach. Surgeons work through the nasal cavity to remove the tumor. This technique avoids open brain surgery. It aims for a minimally invasive procedure. The surgery involves a specialized ENT and neurosurgery team.
The treatment package includes a full 15-day hospital stay. It covers all major care components:
- Doctor consultations and post-operative examinations
- Operating room fees and medications
- Private nursing care and interpreter services
- Companion accommodation
Expert Neurosurgical Team
Assoc. Prof. Rafet Ozay leads the neurosurgery team. He is an MD and Associate Professor. He has 28 years of experience and has performed over 900 procedures. Prof. Ozay specializes in neurovascular surgery and microsurgical techniques. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.
Clinic Environment
Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital is an ISO-accredited facility. It is a university hospital with modern infrastructure. The clinic has 6 advanced operating rooms with helipad access. It offers 134 inpatient beds and 82 intensive care unit beds. To explore treatment options for pituitary adenoma, you can request more information.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation with a neurosurgeon | Price on request | |
| CT (computer tomography) | $550 - $880 | |
| Brain MRI | $440 - $660 |
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Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital: more details about the clinic
As of January 1, 2020, the hospital has been serving as a University Hospital under the name "Lokman Hekim University Health Application and Research Center." The facility includes 6 fully equipped operating rooms and a helicopter pad to accommodate patients arriving via Air Ambulance.
The hospital features a General Intensive Care Unit with 51 beds, a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit with 6 beds, a Coronary Intensive Care Unit with 4 beds, and a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with 21 incubators, totaling 82 intensive care beds. Additionally, there are 134 patient beds, bringing the total capacity to 216 beds.
The hospital supports the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, conducted by the Ministry of Health and UNICEF, and has been awarded the Baby-Friendly Hospital certificate as part of this initiative.
During the pandemic, the Lokman Hekim University Health Application and Research Center, as part of the Lokman Hekim Health Group, has continued to be a source of healing by providing safe healthcare services with the highest precautions, specifically for COVID-19.
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