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Turkey, Adana

Lung cancer stage 4 Treatment in Prof. Dr. Alper Fındıkçıoğlu

About the clinic

Treatment for stage 4 lung cancer at Prof. Dr. Alper Fındıkçıoğlu Thoracic Surgery Practice in Adana, Turkey, focuses on systemic therapies and advanced symptom control. Prof. Dr. Alper Fındıkçıoğlu provides surgical expertise within a multidisciplinary team that includes oncologists and pulmonologists to manage advanced disease. The clinic uses precise molecular testing to select the most effective medications for each patient.

Advanced diagnostics and staging

Before starting treatment, the team performs detailed tests to confirm the cancer type and genetic profile. These procedures help identify specific mutations that might respond to targeted drugs. Diagnostics available at the clinic include:

PET-CT and contrast-enhanced CT. These scans locate all cancer sites in the body.
EBUS (endobronchial ultrasound). This minimally invasive tool allows for precise biopsies of lymph nodes.
Bronchoscopy. Doctors use a thin tube to look inside the airways and collect tissue samples.
Pulmonary function tests. These tests measure how well the lungs move air and oxygen.

Systemic treatment options

For stage 4 lung cancer, systemic therapies travel through the bloodstream to treat cancer cells throughout the body. Most of these treatments are performed on an outpatient basis. The clinic offers several modern approaches:

Targeted therapy. This method uses drugs to attack specific mutations like EGFR, ALK, or ROS1.
Immunotherapy. PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitors help the patient's own immune system find and destroy cancer cells.
Chemotherapy. Standard cytotoxic agents are used, often in combination with other modern therapies.
Radiotherapy. Radiation helps control tumor growth and relieves symptoms such as pain or coughing.

Surgical and palliative care

While surgery is less common in stage 4, Prof. Dr. Alper Fındıkçıoğlu may perform procedures for specific cases. If the cancer has only spread to a few limited areas, VATS (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery) or open resection may be an option. These surgeries typically require a hospital stay of 3 to 6 days. The clinic also provides palliative care to manage shortness of breath, weight loss, and pain. This support helps patients maintain their comfort and quality of life during treatment. You can request a consultation through Bookimed to discuss these options with the medical team.

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Prof. Dr. Alper Fındıkçıoğlu: more details about the clinic

Turkey, Adana

Prof. Dr. Alper Fındıkçıoğlu is a private thoracic surgery practice established in 2024. The clinic is located within Acibadem Adana Hospital in the Seyhan district of Adana, Türkiye. It operates as a single-department facility focused on surgical care for chest and lung diseases.

Academic Background and Expertise

The practice is led by Prof. Dr. Alper Fındıkçıoğlu, a thoracic surgery specialist. He earned his medical degree at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He then completed his residency at the Istanbul Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic.

Dr. Fındıkçıoğlu has participated in numerous scientific projects. His research covers several key areas of thoracic care:

Malignant pleural effusions (fluid buildup around the lungs)
Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) techniques
Patient comfort and pain management after thoracotomy
Cost-effectiveness analyses in thoracic procedures
Immunological markers in non-small cell lung carcinomas

He became an Associate Professor in 2014 and a full Professor in 2022. The medical team includes three specialized doctors.

Thoracic Surgery and Lung Cancer Care

The clinic focuses on diagnosing and surgically treating diseases of the lungs, pleura, and chest wall. Treatment plans are tailored to the disease stage and the patient's health. The surgical team performs several types of lung resections:

Lobectomy – removing the lung lobe containing the tumor and surrounding lymph nodes.
Pneumonectomy – surgical removal of an entire lung, often needed for centrally located tumors.
Wedge Resection – removing a small, wedge-shaped portion of diseased lung tissue.
Segmentectomy – removal of a specific anatomical segment of a lung lobe.

For esophageal cancer, the clinic performs esophagectomy to remove the cancerous segment. Surgeons then restore digestive continuity by creating a gastric tube from the stomach using special stapling devices.

Minimally Invasive Techniques

Specialists prioritize minimally invasive methods to reduce pain and speed recovery. They use Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) and robot-assisted techniques for lung and mediastinal operations. VATS uses a camera with angled lenses and small incisions instead of a large chest opening.

The clinic also treats non-cancerous conditions. Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy (ETS) addresses excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis). This procedure is done through a small underarm incision under general anesthesia. Most ETS patients go home the evening of surgery.

Zenker's diverticulum (a pouch in the esophagus) is treated using two approaches:

Endoscopic Diverticulostomy – a mouth-based procedure using lasers or staplers with no neck incision.
Transcervical Approach – open surgery through the neck that includes a cricopharyngeal myotomy.

The endoscopic approach typically allows for shorter recovery and discharge the next day.

Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Technologies

The clinic uses advanced diagnostic tools to map diseases and plan surgeries. PET-CT and contrast-enhanced CT scans show tumor size and spread. Pulmonary function tests help predict if a patient can safely live with one lung. Tissue sampling is done through EBUS (endobronchial ultrasound-guided biopsy) and bronchoscopy.

Postoperative recovery follows a structured rehabilitation pathway. Patients use Triflow (blowing balls) devices for breathing exercises to help the lung re-expand properly. After minimally invasive thoracic surgery, the average hospital stay is 3 to 5 days. Patients spend one night in a close monitoring room before moving to the ward.

Services for International Patients

International patients receive clinical information in English to help them understand their options. The clinic offers a WhatsApp contact channel for quick coordination of medical inquiries. Prof. Dr. Alper Fındıkçıoğlu communicates in English, German, Arabic, and Russian. Rapid coordination services help international patients manage their diagnosis and surgical timelines.

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Accommodation

Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily

Patient reviews

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Faruk gamlı

Sep 10, 2026

The service quality is very good, and the doctor’s care and experience are spot on. I would also like to thank Professor Dr. Selçuk Sizmaz in particular... Associate Professor Dr. Ömer Faruk Gamlı.

gülay daş

Sep 5, 2026

We left to meet again based on the information and recommendations our doctor provided, thanks to the staff’s friendly welcome, their guiding us to the relevant department, the ease of the registration process, our transition to the examination, and the way the admitting staff explained things to our patient about the treatment. I cannot ignore the hospital’s cleanliness and I wish that the continuity and its services continue in the same way.

Demet Erdoğan

Sep 5, 2026

From the very first day; the staff’s attention, their careful approach, their polite attitude toward the patient, the timing of well-trained staff, and the follow-up process were all very good. The doctors’ experience and the confidence they gave the patient were exceptionally good.

Aydın Sönmez

Sep 5, 2026

First of all, I would like to thank my very kind doctors, Dr. UMUT Dişel, Ms. Neslihan, Ms. Gülşah, Ms. Bihter, and the other nurse staff whose name I can’t remember right now, from the bottom of my heart.

Mehmet Tiryaki

Sep 5, 2026

It was truly a great chance for us that our paths crossed with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ertuğrul Emre Güntürk during my father’s treatment process. In a situation that the physicians we had consulted previously evaluated as quite difficult and negative, Ertuğrul Hocamız gave us confidence both with his knowledge and experience and with his self-assured approach. Intervening successfully and opening the vein that was said to be difficult increased the respect we have for his professional experience and medical practice even more. However, what makes him different in our eyes is not only his professional success. He is a highly valuable physician who understands the psychology of patients and their relatives extremely well, who reassures the person in front of him even in the hardest moments, and who explains the process in a clear and calm manner. As a patient relative, I know how difficult it is to wait in uncertainty. In such moments, the physician’s few words, his approach, and the confidence he gives carry enormous meaning. Ertuğrul Hocamız made us feel this far beyond enough. For the effort, dedication, and successful intervention he demonstrated in helping my father regain his health, there are never enough words of thanks we can offer him on behalf of our family. Being a good doctor requires great knowledge and experience; combining that with an approach that understands people, instills trust, and is conscientious is far more valuable. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ertuğrul Emre Güntürk is, for us, a physician who carries all of these qualities. Our country always needs doctors as valuable as him. We would like to offer our infinite thanks and our respect to him once again.

müge köstem

Sep 1, 2026

I was very pleased with all the services I received at Acıbadem Adana Hospital, from Radiology to Radiotherapy and even General Surgery. They quickly identified my problem and took me to a solution.

gözde boyacı

Sep 1, 2026

I would like to express my infinite gratitude to the price and authorization officer, Ms. Nilay Akcıl, who understood the anxiety and fear I experienced before my appendicitis surgery and persuaded me to undergo the operation, and who made the process easier with her patience, sincerity, and friendly smile. I offer my thanks to her and your institution not only for administrative matters, but also because, with her human approach, she was there for me and made it possible for me to regain my health.

bayram aydın

Sep 1, 2026

We took my mother to Dr. Selçuk Sızmaz, the eye doctor at ADANA Acıbadem Hospital. I would like to thank him very much for his professionalism and humanity.