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Discectomy is a spine surgery procedure performed at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. A two-level discectomy with fixation may cost around $11,000, while a one-level lumbar microdiscectomy is typically $4,700. The hospital is Turkey's first JCI-accredited academic medical center, specializing in precision spine surgeries with intraoperative MRI navigation.
Discectomy removes herniated disc material pressing on spinal nerves. The hospital offers three approaches:
The microsurgical technique uses high-powered microscopes. This minimizes tissue damage for faster recovery.
Assoc. Prof. Ahmet Çetinkal leads the spine team with 16 years' experience. He trained at Gülhane Military Medical Academy. His focus includes advanced spinal surgery techniques. The doctor has published multiple neurosurgery research papers.
The surgical package covers:
Patients typically stay 1-3 nights after surgery. Full recovery requires 7-10 days in Turkey. Mobility returns within 24-48 hours.
The 810-bed hospital has 35 operating rooms. Its JCI accreditation confirms international safety standards. Those considering spine surgery may request a consultation to discuss options.
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| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation with a neurologist | $120 | |
| Trepanobiopsy | $1500 | |
| Consultation with a neurosurgeon | $200 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic | $5000 - $10000 | |
| Herniated disc surgery | $4500 | |
| Discectomy | Price on request | |
| Brain tumor removal | Price on request | |
| CyberKnife | Price on request | |
| Gamma Knife | Price on request | |
| High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) | Price on request |
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.
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 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:
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.
Individual treatment program and cost estimate
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