Kidney transplantation at Medicana Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey may cost around $20,000 USD. This all-inclusive package covers the surgical procedure, hospital stay, and aftercare for both the recipient and the donor. A key advantage is the hospital's Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, confirming adherence to high international quality and safety standards.
The procedure is performed at the hospital's Organ Transplant Center. Medicana is part of one of Turkey's largest hospital networks.
The package is designed to simplify logistics for international patients. It provides a complete, bundled solution for the complex transplant process.
What the Kidney Transplant Package Includes
- Surgery and anesthesia for both the kidney recipient and the living donor.
- All pre-operative tests, including laboratory and imaging investigations.
- Operating room charges for the procedure.
- All procedure-related medications. This includes three applications of ATG/Grafalon immunosuppressive therapy for the recipient.
- Three dialysis sessions for the recipient post-transplant.
- Post-operative follow-up visits: three for the recipient and one for the donor.
- Hospital stay: seven nights for the recipient and three nights for the donor.
- Patient and a companion's bed fees.
- All transfers between the airport, hotel, and hospital.
- Professional translation services throughout the stay.
- Doctor follow-up fees for the surgeon, assistant surgeon, and anesthesiologist.
- Three meals daily for the patient, donor, and one accompanying person.
Treatment Details and Requirements
The living donor must typically be a relative with a compatible blood group. If there is no first-degree relationship, both the patient and donor must be presented to a hospital ethics committee for approval.
The surgical team includes the primary surgeon, an assistant surgeon if needed, and an anesthesiologist. After surgery, the package includes critical aftercare like immunosuppressive therapy and dialysis.
A total stay of 30 to 40 days in Turkey is recommended post-discharge. This allows for necessary control examinations. The package price covers the initial hospitalization, but accommodation for this extended monitoring period is a separate cost.
What is Not Included in the Package Price
Accommodation for the 30-40 day post-discharge control period is not included. Charges for any hospital stay beyond the included nights are extra. Medications for pre-existing conditions unrelated to the transplant are the patient's responsibility.
Personal expenses, phone calls, and room services are also excluded. Flights and any extended hotel stays beyond the recommended period are not covered. Special pathology materials or medical transfers via ambulance are additional costs.
Payment is typically expected before or on the first appointment date for patients without private insurance. The hospital accepts cash, credit cards, money orders, or bank transfers.
For patients considering this treatment pathway, requesting a consultation to receive a personalized cost estimate and discuss all requirements is the recommended first step.
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