Brain tumor treatment at Memorial Şişli Hospital

Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey offers a full pathway for brain tumor care. A consultation costs around $180-$220, while precision radiotherapy like Gamma Knife may cost around $4,300. Complex surgeries with microsurgical techniques may cost around $19,000-$22,000. This clinic is Turkey's first JCI-accredited hospital.

Prof. Dr. Zafer Orkun Toktaş leads the neurosurgery department. He brings 24 years of experience and has performed over 900 procedures. He specializes in microsurgical and minimally invasive brain tumor removal techniques.

Comprehensive Diagnostic Workup

The clinic provides detailed diagnostics to plan treatment accurately. A typical diagnostic package often includes a specialist consultation and an MRI scan for around $900. Other specific tests available are:

• Biochemical blood analysis costing around $180.
• Specialist consultations in neurology, endocrinology, and ophthalmology from $200.
• Advanced imaging like MRI and PET/CT, which may cost between $500 and $1,000.
• Stereotactic brain biopsy for precise tissue sampling, which may cost around $9,500 and includes a 3-day hospital stay.

Advanced Radiation Therapies

For tumors suitable for non-invasive treatment, the clinic offers several radiosurgery and radiotherapy options. These are typically outpatient procedures:

• Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: A single-session treatment that may cost around $4,300.
• CyberKnife: A frameless robotic radiosurgery system, typically running $4,750-$6,450.
• IMRT/Tomotherapy: A course of 30 daily sessions over 6 weeks, which may cost around $7,150. It uses the advanced TrueBeam STX system.

Surgical Removal Options

For tumors requiring surgery, several advanced procedures are available. All include hospitalization and sophisticated technology to maximize safety and precision.

• Microsurgical Removal with Neuromonitoring: This advanced surgery may cost $19,000-$22,000. It includes neuronavigation, neuromonitoring, all diagnostics, and a 6-7 day inpatient stay.
• Craniotomy: A standard open brain surgery, typically costing $13,000-$17,000 with post-operative care.
• Pedestal Brain Tumor Surgery: A complex skull base procedure which may cost around $27,000. It includes intensive care and a full hospital stay.

The Memorial Şişli Hospital’s multidisciplinary team can help determine the most suitable approach for each individual case.