Treatment abroad
Spine cyst treatment
Spine cyst treatment in Turkey
Medipol Mega University Hospital
Spine cyst treatment at Medipol Mega University Hospital

Medipol Mega University Hospital exterior view in Istanbul, modern medical facility

Reception area at Medipol Mega University Hospital, modern design with seating

Modern waiting area at Medipol Mega University Hospital, Istanbul clinic corridor

Medipol Mega University Hospital exterior in Istanbul, modern medical facility

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Turkey, Istanbul

Spine cyst treatment at Medipol Mega University Hospital

4.6

472

reviews

Doctor 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Staff 4.7

Language assistance 4.7

Support 4.8

82 patients

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86% Patients

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The medical center is a Bookimed Official Partner. Thus, we arrange treatment for international patients as a hospital representative with no intermediaries and extra charges.

About the clinic

Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey treats spine cysts with a full range of neurological services. An initial consultation with a neurologist may cost around $120, while advanced diagnostics like an MRI of the spine are around $400. Treatment includes minimally invasive surgeries, where a procedure like a spinal syrinx excision typically runs $9,000 for a comprehensive package. The hospital is a large, JCI-accredited academic center and its neurosurgeon, Dr. Alican Tahta, is a specialist in this field.

Diagnostic Evaluation

A thorough diagnosis is the first step. The hospital offers comprehensive neurological imaging and testing. Key diagnostic options include:

Neurologist consultation for initial assessment.
MRI scans of the spine, brain, or combined thoracic and lumbar regions.
CT scan for detailed bone structure imaging.
Extended blood analysis to check overall health.

This helps the medical team accurately locate the cyst and plan the best treatment.

Specialist Neurosurgeon

Dr. Alican Tahta is the neurosurgeon specializing in spine cyst treatment. He performs advanced spine surgery techniques at Medipol Mega. The hospital supports his work with modern equipment like intraoperative MRI and navigation systems. This technology aids in precise surgical planning and execution.

Surgical Treatment Options

The clinic provides specialized neurosurgical procedures to remove spinal cysts. Treatment is tailored to the patient's specific condition. The two main surgical options are:

Spinal Syrinx Excision: This procedure directly removes the cyst from the spinal cord. The package for this surgery may cost around $9,000. It typically includes the operation, a 2-day hospital ward stay, and follow-up care. Total hospitalization is often 10-15 days.
Microdiscectomy with Cage Graft: This is a minimally invasive spine surgery. It is used to address herniated discs, often related to cyst issues. The procedure may cost around $7,000 and involves placing an intervertebral cage graft. The total hospital stay is usually 7-10 days.

Both approaches aim to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves.

Hospital & Patient Support

Medipol Mega is a major university hospital with 810 beds. Its JCI accreditation confirms high international standards for quality and safety. Patient support services, like airport transfers and interpreter assistance, are available to help international patients. To learn more about treatment plans for a spine cyst, you can contact the hospital for a detailed consultation.

Highlights

2012 Year of foundation

400 doctors

1000000 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
Extended analysis of blood	$400 - $1000
MRI of one area	$450
CT (computer tomography)	$400
MRI of the spine cord	$400
Consultation with a neurologist	$120

Clinic Doctors

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Patient choice in Pediatric Oncology & Hematology Oncology

UA, Patient choice in Pediatric Oncology & Hematology Oncology certificate for Medipol Mega University Hospital

Patient reviews

4.6

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472 patient verified reviews

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Support

Dinara Aidarbayeva • Premium Check up Kazakhstan

Apr 4, 2025

Verified review.

We were very satisfied with the quality of service

We had a check-up at Medipol global clinic, we were very satisfied with the quality of service. Everything is clear, accessible, prompt and most importantly professional! We were examined, treatment was prescribed, we will believe that it will help us and we will be cured! I would like to thank all the doctors, staff of the check-up department and interpreter Zarina for your attitude and your professional approach to each patient. I would also like to thank Svetlana, Bookimed coordinator, for the excellent organisation of our check-up and for her humanity, kindness and empathy!

Professionalism of doctors, efficiency and attitude to patients

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The coordinator Svetlana helped us with the organisation of the trip (airport-hotel transfer, clinic hotel (each visit), airport hotel, programme selection, etc.). I would like to express my gratitude to her for her kindness, for the way she managed to make us feel at ease, for her professionalism (she clarified in detail what was bothering us and together with the clinic in online format selected a check-up programme), for her humanity and for her support. She was always in touch with me and at the end she was very worried about the results of the check-up. Such an attitude to a complete stranger is rare nowadays. I thank Svetlana and wish her health, happiness, prosperity and all the best 🌷🌷🌷🌷

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Владислав • Brain tumor Ukraine

Sep 23, 2022

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"Marina Provided us with moral support documentary for the second time at the highest level

Hello, my name is Vladislav Ivanov, Ukraine, Odessa city. In February 2021, my daughter Vlada was diagnosed with anaplastic ependymoma, we went to the doctors for a week trying to find out why the child started having severe headaches. They went through examinations, did an MRI, and as a fact, they found a brain tumor. That's when the ground slipped from under my feet. Realization has come - this has already happened, which means you need to quickly take action. The first thing we did was go to the children's hospital in Kyiv, the child was given a shunt. But unfortunately, fluid began to collect in my head and my vision began to fall sharply. The doctors explained that an operation was urgently needed. We did not have a large accumulated amount, and we decided to complete the operation abroad. We contacted Bookmed. We contacted the employee Marina. Marina quickly found a clinic for us in Turkey, organized a trip for us, flew to Turkey in a matter of days. The hospital was already waiting for us. Examined, took blood for tests and the next day an operation was scheduled. Everything went well. Then they underwent a course of radiotherapy. The results are positive, we were sent home to Ukraine (August 2021). Every 3 months they underwent MRI, the pictures were good .. But a year later, in March 2022, we heard the terrible words “relapse”, “war”. Hastily collected the necessary documents and left for Lviv. From there, by large buses, all children with cancer began to be taken out along the humanitarian corridor from Ukraine to Europe. The daughter and his wife were assigned to France. A second operation was performed, the tumor was removed, and after that a course of chemotherapy was prescribed. After a month of taking the course, the doctor said that chemotherapy was not helping. The doctor suggested experimental chemotherapy, but that didn't help either. As a result, the daughter is getting worse and worse every day. The child began to walk badly, the right leg and handle practically do not work. The child melted before my eyes. It's all very scary, but it's worse to leave Vlad without an opportunity for treatment. I again turned to Marina Bookmed Marina again very quickly found us a hospital in Turkey, helped us with the flight Paris Istanbul. Arrived at the hospital 2 days later, the operation was successful!!! After the operation, the child began to talk, swallow, and after a couple of days to walk. What I want to say Bookmed in particular Marina Provided us with moral support documentary for the second time at the highest level. Marina many thanks to you and your team THANK YOU.

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Ion Scripliuc • Epilepsy Moldova

Feb 22, 2024

Verified review.

The professionalism of the doctors is top notch

The professionalism of the doctors is top notch. The availability of modern equipment is attractive. The medical staff is attentive and responsive to patients. Excellent work of the international department in terms of logistics and translators, which allows you to concentrate as much as possible on the diagnosis and communication with doctors. Availability of separate rooms per patient during hospitalization. Ensuring adequate prices for hotel rooms. In simple words: the transfer operates from the airport to the hotel and back, daily to the clinic and back to the hotel. There was always a translator with us at the clinic who took us where we needed to go. We received professional medical care.

In this section I would like to note the excellent work of the translator Ayla. A wonderful young woman who exudes confidence, calmness and positivity.

I wish all translators were like Ayla).

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Яна • Сonsultation with a dermatologist Turkey

Feb 2, 2024

Verified review.

Very satisfied and liked it

I see this clinic on a regular basis. I like everything very much. Large and clean clinic. Competent doctors are working. The first two times there were problems with translators, 2 translators were illiterate and irresponsible. Then they replaced me and gave me a very responsible and decent translator. Very satisfied and liked it

Logistics attentiveness. Drivers. Coordinators

Please pay attention to the old girl. My translator and I ask you to have a conversation with her! Due to her inattention and irresponsibility, I lost my appointment with the dermatologist and had to wait an additional 1.5 hours. Plus, after that she didn’t translate for me and asked another girl, but she spoke English and was not a native speaker of my language! Please pay attention to this

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I would like to thank Yulia for her attentiveness and responsiveness to me

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YUliya • Lymphangioma Ukraine

Jan 26, 2024

Verified review.

The organization of the trip is at the highest level, the organization is impressive

Everything is very well organized, fast communication between the doctor, translator, and financial department. We had a problem with housing, they didn’t abandon us at night, the clinic staff helped. We did an examination, so I can’t say about the results of the treatment yet. The facilities at the clinic are wonderful, we consulted with 2 doctors, we have a diagnosis and a treatment method. The radiologist is competent and specialist, but not verbose. I didn’t have enough explanations about the risks, etc., the plastic surgeon explained everything in detail, answered all my questions, he was a very nice person. The organization of the trip is at the highest level, the organization is impressive. The diagnosis has been made, treatment methods have been determined, we plan to come for treatment in six months, because the prices are too expensive for us. I can write about the quality of treatment after treatment.

The organization from arrival to departure is superb.

All liked it.

About Bookimed service

They always answer quickly; when I was traveling, I felt supported and that they wouldn’t leave me alone in a foreign country.

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