


Spinal stenosis Treatment in Memorial Ataşehir 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
Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey offers full care for spinal stenosis. This JCI-accredited clinic provides treatment from diagnostics to advanced surgery. An initial neurosurgery consultation is around $180. Imaging like a lumbar MRI may cost $800. A minimally invasive lumbar microdiscectomy is around $5,450, while a comprehensive TLIF fusion surgery package typically runs $15,500. Treatments are led by Prof. Zafer Orkun Toktaş, a neurosurgeon with 16 years of experience in over 900 spinal procedures.
Diagnostics for Spinal Stenosis
The diagnostic process at Memorial Ataşehir is thorough. It begins with a specialist consultation with the neurosurgeon. Advanced imaging provides a clear view of the spine's structures. Available tests include:
- Neurosurgery consultation: Expert evaluation.
- Lumbar MRI: Detailed imaging of discs and nerves.
- Digital 2-way lumbar X-ray: Assessment of bone alignment.
- 3D CT lumbar spine: A detailed 3D model of the bones.
- Electromyography (EMG): Tests nerve function in the legs.
- Extended blood analysis: Checks overall health before surgery.
Treatment Options
The clinic offers a range of surgical solutions. All procedures are minimally invasive microsurgeries. This approach uses smaller incisions. It aims to reduce tissue damage and recovery time. Professor Toktaş performs these surgeries with high precision. The main treatment options are:
- Lumbar microdiscectomy with EMG: This procedure removes herniated disc material. It relieves pressure on spinal nerves. The package typically includes three days of hospital stay.
- Lumbar microdecompression surgery: Surgeons remove bone or soft tissue causing narrowing. This relieves symptoms of spinal stenosis. Hospitalization lasts three to four days.
- Lumbar decompression microsurgery (2 levels): This treats stenosis at two adjacent vertebrae. It uses the same precise, minimally invasive technique. The package usually covers a four-day hospital stay.
- TLIF fusion surgery package: This is for more complex cases requiring stabilization. It involves a spinal fusion with implants. The all-inclusive package covers diagnostics, surgery, implants, and five to six days of hospitalization. It also includes airport transfers and interpreter services.
The right option depends on the individual's condition. Prof. Toktaş determines this after a complete diagnostic evaluation. Memorial Ataşehir Hospital supports patients throughout their journey. Their comprehensive packages help simplify the process for international patients.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| MRI of one area | $600 - $1000 | |
| Brain MRI | $700 | |
| Complete blood count | Price on request | |
| Brain MRI with contrast (FLAIR sequence) | $800 | |
| Extended analysis of blood | $450 - $500 |
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Memorial Ataşehir Hospital: more details about the clinic
Memorial Atasehir Hospital was established in 2008. It is one of other medical facilities in Memorial Hospitals Group serving 1,600,000 patients from 92 countries annually.
The hospital is located in Atasehir district of Istanbul. The distance to the Ataturk Airport is 48 km.
Advantages of Memorial Atasehir
- The leading organ transplant center. The Organ Transplant Center working on Memorial Atasehir Hospital premises is one of the best in Turkey. According to the hospital data, the success of organ transplant here is 99.5% for the liver and 99% for the kidney.
- Excellent coordination of international patients. The International Department of Memorial Atasehir assists in transfer arrangement, interpreter’s services, accommodation. Its staff accompanies patients during all steps of diagnostics and treatment.
Awards and achievements of Atasehir Memorial
JCI international certificate
Joint Commission International certificate confirms the high quality of medical service and management at Memorial Atasehir.
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Liver transplant
Surgeons of Memorial Atasehir Hospital conduct such types of liver transplant:
- from a related donor
- from an unrelated donor in case of approval by Ethics Committee
- swap transplant (the donor exchange between 2 patients).
During the intervention, doctors remove an affected part of the liver and replace it with a healthy donor’s part. The organ completely restores within 6-8 weeks.
Kidney transplant
The kidney transplant procedure is indicated for patients with advanced kidney failure.
Doctors conduct the transplantation from living related donors.
Organ transplant for children
Memorial Atasehir doctors also specialize in organ transplant for children from 0 to 5 years old. Surgeons use special small instruments to perform the operation with the highest accuracy.
Diagnostic process at Memoria Atasehir Hospital
Doctors of Memorial Atasehir Hospital manage over 15,000 IVF procedures. This means that specialists have great experience in this field.
✔ 65% is IVF success rate for patients up to 35 years old.
Doctors use 18 additional methods to increase the effectiveness of conception. Among them are:
- ICSI microinjection. This procedure is performed in case of male infertility when the sperm is inactive. During ICSI, a doctor chooses the most active sperm and inserts it into the egg with a special fine need.
- IMSI is the same as ICSI but doctors use a more powerful microscope for sperm selecting.
- PICSI is similar to ICSI. They differ in sperm selecting method.
- Micro-TESE is a sperm receiving applying a testicle biopsy.
Before the implantation, doctors make a genetic testing to prevent genetic diseases in a child.
Ultrasound diagnostics at Memorial Atasehir
Services for international patients
Transfer
Memorial Atasehir Hospital provides patients a free airport-hospital-airport transfer.
Accommodation
Patients stay in 1- or 2-bed ward. There are WC, TV, and WiFi in every hospital room.
Language assistance
An interpreter accompanies a patient for free.
A 1 bed hospital room at Memorial Atasehir
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Patient reviews
Olga Seitova • Consultation with an orthopaedist Kazakhstan
I liked the doctor's professionalism, competence, ability to explain the causes of pain in an accessible way, to show clearly the planned treatment, and also to warn about the need for further 'self-doctor' behaviour for further recovery of health
Anonymous • In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Turkey
She was on call 24/7, always answered in detail, politely and with great patience
Meerim • In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Kyrgyzstan
Memorial Hospital in Ataşehir Istanbul meets its international status by all criteria as one of the leading medical institutions by international standards
Айдин • Astrocytoma Kazakhstan
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Küçükbakkalköy Mah. Vedat Günyol Cad. No: 28-30, 34758, Ataşehir/İstanbul, Turkey
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