


Polycystic kidney disease Treatment in Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
About the clinic
The Lokman Hekim University Hospital in Ankara, Turkey provides comprehensive care for polycystic kidney disease. Consultations with diagnostic tests start around €1,500, and the complete kidney transplant package typically costs around €14,500. The clinic's nephrology department is led by Dr. Izzet Yavuz with 34 years of experience.
Diagnostic Approach
Evaluating polycystic kidney disease begins with a specialist consultation. The diagnostic package includes several essential components.
- Nephrology Consultation: A thorough assessment with an experienced specialist.
- Laboratory Tests: Blood and urine analyses to assess kidney function.
- CT Scan: Advanced imaging to visualize the kidneys and cysts.
- Genetic Tests: Optional analysis to confirm diagnosis and guide family planning.
This process helps determine the disease stage and the most suitable treatment plan.
Surgical Treatment: Kidney Transplant
For advanced cases, kidney transplantation is the definitive treatment. This surgical procedure replaces the diseased kidneys. It offers a long-term solution for end-stage polycystic kidney disease.
The hospital provides a structured transplant package for patients and donors. The package cost is around €14,500. It encompasses extensive care for both the recipient and the living donor.
- 15 days of hospitalization for the recipient.
- 7 days of hospitalization for the donor.
- 3 days in the ICU for each patient after surgery.
- All necessary pre-operative tests and evaluations.
- Interpreter services and local transfers.
The package does not cover extended hospital stays, post-discharge medications, or personal expenses.
Medical Expertise and Facility
Dr. Izzet Yavuz, MD, leads the nephrology team. He is a specialist with 34 years of focused experience. He has performed over 1,100 nephrology procedures throughout his career.
Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital is a modern university facility. It operates six advanced operating theaters. The hospital also has 82 intensive care unit beds for post-operative monitoring. It holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate. Patients have given the clinic a 4.8 rating.
For a detailed evaluation and personalized treatment plan, consulting with the specialist team is the recommended next step.
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| diagnostics | Price | |
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| Fusion biopsy | $2740 |
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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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