Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex in Istanbul, Turkey provides a full pathway for treating glioblastoma. Patients can access diagnostics like MRI for $500-700 and advanced treatment options. Non-invasive Gamma Knife radiosurgery costs around $8,000. Full microsurgery packages including hospital stay typically run 23,000 EUR. Professor Türker Kılıç, a neurosurgeon with a Harvard fellowship in neuro-oncology, has 34 years of experience leading the team.
Prof. Kılıç is a pioneer in neurosurgery in Turkey. He received his Gamma Knife training at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. His expertise includes both complex microsurgery and advanced radiosurgery. The clinic itself is JCI-accredited and was Turkey's first privately owned cancer hospital. It is equipped with modern imaging and treatment technology.
Diagnostic Process
The clinic offers a complete diagnostic workup for brain tumors. This ensures an accurate diagnosis before any treatment begins. Available diagnostics include:
- Contrast-enhanced MRI to visualize the tumor's location and size.
- Biopsy to obtain a tissue sample for definitive diagnosis.
- Histopathology revision for a detailed analysis of the tumor cells.
An MRI of one area may cost around $500-700. A biopsy procedure is priced at about $2,000. Histopathology revision may range from $600 to $1,300.
Treatment Options
The hospital offers two main treatment pathways based on the tumor's specifics. The choice depends on the patient's condition and the tumor's characteristics.
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: This is a non-invasive, outpatient procedure. It uses highly focused beams of radiation to target the tumor. The treatment may cost around $8,000. This fee covers the procedure and treatment sessions.
- Tumor Resection with Neuronavigation: This is a precise open microsurgery. Surgeons use real-time imaging guidance to remove the tumor. The package is comprehensive and may cost 23,000 EUR. It includes the surgeon's fees, anesthesia, operating room use, one ICU day, and five standard hospital days.
The surgery requires general anesthesia. Patients typically recover in Turkey for about 50 days before being cleared to fly home. The clinic provides free transfers between the airport, hotel, and hospital for patient convenience.
This integrated approach at Medical Park Göztepe combines expert medical leadership with advanced technology. Patients receive a tailored treatment plan from initial scan through to surgical or radiosurgical intervention. Contact the clinic to discuss your specific diagnostic and treatment needs.
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