


Pectus Excavatum Treatment in Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
About the clinic
The Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum is available at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital in Turkey. The treatment may cost around 10,500 EUR and includes a 7-day hospital stay. Dr. Hulda Rifat Ozakpinar performs this minimally invasive surgery with 30 years of experience and over 900 procedures completed.
About the Procedure
The Nuss procedure corrects sunken chest (pectus excavatum) using a steel bar. This minimally invasive surgery takes about 2 hours. Small incisions allow placement of the bar under camera guidance for precise positioning.
Treatment Package Includes
- Nuss procedure with steel bar placement
- 7 days hospitalization with companion
- 3 nights hotel stay post-surgery
- Doctor consultations and examinations
- Operating room with modern equipment
- Medications during hospital stay
- Private nursing care
- Follow-up examination
- VIP transport between airport, hotel, and hospital
- Translation services
Doctor Profile
Dr. Ozakpinar specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery. She trained as a Research Fellow at Showa University in Japan. With three decades of practice, she brings extensive expertise to pectus excavatum corrections.
Clinic Facilities
The ISO-certified hospital has 6 operating rooms and 216 beds. It features a helipad for emergency transfers. Patients rate the facility 4.9/5 with 98% recommending it.
Additional diagnostic tests cost 300 EUR before surgery. The steel bar remains for about 3 years before removal. Contact the clinic for personalized information about this treatment option.
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| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation with an orthopedist (traumatologist) | Price on request |
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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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