


Foraminotomy in Medipol Mega University Hospital
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
Endoscopic lumbar disc surgery via interlaminar route is a minimally invasive spine procedure performed at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. The treatment may cost around $16,520 with a 2-night hospital stay included. Prof. Dr. Bekir Yavuz Uçar, an experienced orthopaedic surgeon, specializes in endoscopic spine procedures.
About the procedure
Foraminotomy is performed to remove bone or tissue pressing on spinal nerves. The endoscopic approach uses small incisions and specialized tools. This creates less tissue damage than traditional open surgery. Patients typically recover faster with this method.
What's included in the package
- Doctor examination before and after surgery
- Lumbar posterior decompression surgery performed endoscopically
- Pre-operation tests including MRI, blood tests and EKG
- Hospital accommodation for 2 nights after surgery
Hospital and surgeon
Medipol Mega University Hospital holds JCI Academic accreditation, meeting international quality standards. It has 35 modern operating rooms. Prof. Dr. Bekir Yavuz Uçar specializes in minimally invasive spine procedures. The endoscopic technique he uses may help reduce recovery time.
Practical information
The price doesn't cover extended hospital stays beyond 2 days or take-home medications. Patients should plan about 15 days in Turkey for the procedure and initial recovery. The hospital has multilingual staff to assist international patients.
Contact the clinic to get personalized information about this spine treatment option.
Highlights
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation with a neurologist | $120 | |
| Trepanobiopsy | $1500 | |
| Consultation with a neurosurgeon | $200 |
How are we doing?
hospital accreditations of quality
Medipol Mega University Hospital: more details about the clinic
Medipol Mega University Hospital started providing healthcare services in July, 2012. It consists of 5 main complexes such as General Surgery Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital, Oncology Hospital and Dentistry Hospital.
Patients who have undergone treatment in Turkey, can make sure that it is not only popular resort, but one of the leaders of medical tourism. Bookimed offers the best hospitals in Turkey, one of which is Medipol Mega University Hospital, the first private complex in the country.
Medipol in numbers:
- 810 beds for hospitalization;
- 215 beds in intensive care units;
- 35 operating rooms;
- 3,500 employees providing high quality treatment.
The complex was formed as a result of the merger of the University and University Hospital. The structure of Medipol Mega Hospital Complex includes 4 hospitals: Oncology, Cardiovascular Surgery, General and Dental Hospital. Medipol is an important link in the Turkish health system by virtue of million annual investments of approx. $150 million.
Medipol Mega Hospital Complex is equipped with modern facilities, such as the revolutionary technological systems HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound), which helps to conduct non-invasive surgery to treat prostate cancer, bone marrow, and uterine myoma. Modern techniques (e.g. EVAR-TEVAR) are successfully used in the treatment of aortic enlargement, TAVI allows to replace heart valves without surgery.
Interventional Neuroradiology Department
Interventional neuroradiology is an area of expertise in the treatment of brain and spinal cord vascular diseases under the guidance of high technology and imaging techniques, instead of the classic open surgery.
Diseases to be treated:
- Cerebral Aneurysms;
- Brain AVM (arteriovenous malformation);
- Dural fistula;
- Carotid Cavernous fistula;
- Atherosclerotic stenosis;
- Retinoblastoma and other tumor treatments;
- Stroke (acute stroke), sudden paralyzed state INR is the treatment of vascular bubbles leading to brain hemorrhage. This is followed by treatment of cerebrovascular arthritis and especially jugular vein stenosis.
Choosing Medipol with the help of Bookimed, patients have the opportunity to receive treatment in one of the best clinics in Turkey that has JCI accreditation. Ultra-modern equipment and advanced technologies applied in Medipol Mega Hospital speed up patient's recovery.
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Patient reviews
Яна • Herniated disk Turkey
I really liked the clinic
Anonymous • Consultation with a neurosurgeon Turkey
Михаил • Herniated disk Ukraine
Conclusions: if you have completed all the treatments and nothing has helped you and your fate is neurosurgery, feel free to trust yourself to this staff and Prof
Виктория • Brain tumor removal Germany
Thanks to the translator Daria for the excellent translation
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