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Discectomy in Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital

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Most Popular Clinic for Discectomy
21 patients
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98% Patients
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About the clinic

Discectomy is a surgical procedure to remove damaged spinal disc material at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital in Turkey. The procedure may cost around 5,500 EUR and uses microscopic or endoscopic techniques for minimal tissue damage. Dr. Cahit Kural performs the surgery with 27 years of neurosurgical experience and over 1,100 procedures completed.

About the Procedure

The hospital offers two surgical approaches. Microscopic discectomy uses small incisions with magnified visualization. Endoscopic discectomy involves even smaller openings with camera guidance. Both methods reduce muscle trauma compared to traditional open surgery.

What's Included

  • Surgery and anesthesia
  • Pre-op consultation with specialist
  • Diagnostic tests and imaging
  • 1-night private hospital stay
  • Post-op medications and check-ups
  • Translation and transportation services

Recovery and Outcomes

The minimally invasive techniques allow faster recovery than conventional methods. Patients typically stay one night for monitoring. The clinic reports a 99.9% success rate for this procedure.

Dr. Kural's extensive experience contributes to these positive results. His 27-year career includes specialized training in modern neurosurgical techniques.

The hospital maintains a 4.5 patient rating with full recommendation rates. Those considering spinal disc treatment may request more details about this surgical option.

Highlights

2008 Year of foundation
50 doctors
Most Popular Clinic for Discectomy
20000 patients 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.
Neurosurgery
diagnostics Price
Consultation with a neurosurgeon Price on request
treatment Price
Discectomy $6345
Herniated disc surgery $5980 - $8150
Brain tumor removal Price on request
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery Price on request
Laminectomy Price on request
Vagus nerve stimulation Price on request
Surgical treatment of epilepsy Price on request

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Licences

Valid medical license for Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital

hospital accreditations of quality

International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate certificate for Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate
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International Organization for Standardization certificate for Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
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Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital: more details about the clinic

Turkey, Ankara

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.

Additional services
Transfer
Airport to clinic
free
Clinic to airport
free
Language assistance
Available
free
Accommodation
Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily
Requirements for admission
Payment methods
Cash
Credit cards
Age
0 - 150
Deposit and Cancellation/Refund Policy
The deposit is unrequired.

Patient reviews

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Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital overall rate includes
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Sfica Monica • Consultation with a neurosurgeon Romania

Sep 21, 2024
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Totally recommend 100%

Great medical team! 🤍 The Translator's did not know medical terminology, and staff didn't know at all English, but we've managed with translation applications. They had to reopen me as a distancer put between my vetebras slipped (needed a bigger size to be put in there) Now im recovery nice and well and all thanks to these wonderful people's that helped! Totally recommend 100%
I liked when i complained about pain, they did an X-ray and found that there was a problem.
I woke up from the surgery screaming of pain, and they keep me like that for almost 2 hours (some protocols), for me it was unhuman to go through that excruciating paint and nobody give me a damn pill.
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Extremely great collaboration and support! Thank you for having the patience with me, and give me all the support.🤍

Lisa Hughes • Herniated disk Albania

Nov 13, 2025
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The cost was much less than anticipated

I saw the doctor, had am MRI, then received appropriate treatment the same day. The cost was much less than anticipated

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