Chordoma Treatment in Private Koru Ankara Hospital

Chordoma care at Private Koru Ankara Hospital in Ankara, Turkey, includes surgery, radiosurgery, radiotherapy and systemic treatment. The JCI-accredited hospital offers Gamma Knife radiosurgery, an Elekta Versa HD linear accelerator and neurosurgery with neuronavigation.

Prof. Dr. Gülşah Bademci is a neurosurgery specialist at the hospital. Chordoma cases are reviewed by a multidisciplinary tumour board, with surgeons, oncologists, pathologists and radiologists contributing to treatment planning.

MRI, PET-CT and tissue diagnosis

Imaging and laboratory services support tumour assessment and treatment planning. Available options include:

• MRI and CT scans for imaging the skull base or spine.
• PET-CT and Gallium PET for tumour imaging, alongside bone scintigraphy.
• Biopsy and histopathology to examine tumour tissue.
• Laboratory tests in biochemistry, hematology and microbiology.
• Additional imaging with digital X-ray and ultrasonography.

Microsurgery with neuronavigation

Neurosurgeons can remove skull-base or spinal tumours through open or minimally invasive surgery. The team uses a surgical microscope, neuronavigation, endoscopic equipment and intraoperative monitoring. Postoperative care takes place in the intensive care unit, and rehabilitation is coordinated after surgery.

Orthopedic oncology also offers surgery for bone and soft tissue tumours. This provides a surgical option for cases requiring an orthopedic approach.

Gamma Knife and Elekta Versa HD treatment

• Gamma Knife radiosurgery is a non-invasive option for skull-base tumours and brain lesions.
• Stereotactic radiosurgery delivers focused radiation treatment.
• IMRT and IGRT radiotherapy use the Elekta Versa HD. Treatment may be divided into daily fractions to target the tumour while sparing nearby healthy tissue.

NGS-guided systemic therapy

Medical oncology offers chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy. Next-generation sequencing and tumour biomarkers can guide personalised protocols. Hormone therapy, CAR-T and clinical trial options are also available through the medical oncology department.

Patients can request a consultation through Bookimed to discuss which diagnostic and treatment options may fit their case.