Lung cancer surgery at Prof. Dr. Erkan Yıldırım Muayenehanesi takes place in Istanbul, Turkey, at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital. Prof. Dr. Erkan Yıldırım is European Board-certified and trained in lung transplantation in Toronto and Kyoto.
The team may use uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) or robotic-assisted surgery. Uniportal VATS uses one small incision between the ribs, without spreading them.
The operation may remove a small area or a larger part of the lung. Options include:
Mediastinal lymph nodes are removed with each listed surgical method. Surgery is mainly considered for stages 1–3. For stage 3B, surgery may follow chemoradiotherapy; stage 4 is listed as nonsurgical.
Before surgery, patients have anesthesia and chest disease consultations, plus blood tests and a chest X-ray. Other tests depend on the case.
These may include lung function testing, CT, PET/CT, MRI, bone scans, bronchoscopy, biopsy, or mediastinoscopy. General anesthesia is used during surgery.
Wedge resection and segmentectomy take about 2–3 hours. Lobectomy and pneumonectomy take about 4–5 hours. The listed ICU stay is 1 day, followed by 5–6 days in hospital.
Patients are advised to plan for 14–18 days in the country. Wound dressings are changed daily. The first follow-up visit is on the second day after discharge.
Prof. Dr. Erkan Yıldırım is a Fellow of the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons and a member of the European Society for Thoracic Surgery. His lung transplant training included Toronto, and he has performed 75+ recipient procedures.
The practice holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from Turkey’s Ministry of Health. Online consultations are available for patients planning care from abroad.
To discuss whether surgery may fit a specific diagnosis, patients can request a consultation through Bookimed.
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| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Lung biopsy | $7500 - $13500 | |
| Online consultation with Surgeon | $250 - $500 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Lung cancer surgery | $17825 - $37725 | |
| Wedge Resection | $15500 - $17825 | |
| Esophagectomy | Price on request | |
| Pneumonectomy | Price on request | |
| Thymectomy | Price on request | |
| Bone resection | Price on request | |
| Resection of the esophagus | Price on request |
Prof. Dr. Erkan Yıldırım Muayenehanesi is a private thoracic and lung surgery practice in Istanbul's Şişli district. The clinic focuses on complex chest conditions and functional chest wall disorders. It operates as a specialized office providing treatment pathways at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.
The clinic holds the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish Ministry of Health. Dr. Erkan Yıldırım leads the medical team as a European-board-certified thoracic surgeon. He is a fellow of the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons (EBTCS) and a member of the European Society for Thoracic Surgery (ESTS).
Dr. Yıldırım completed international training in advanced transplant techniques:
The practice includes four doctors. Some specialists have over 25 years of experience.
The clinic treats several types of chest cancers. Surgeons use Uniportal VATS – a single small incision for major lung operations. This approach typically avoids ICU stays and limits hospitalization to 1–2 days.
The oncology department manages various conditions:
For early esophageal or gastric cancers, the clinic offers endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). This technique may reduce the need for major surgery. Patients undergoing esophagectomy typically stay in Turkey for 16–20 days for monitoring.
A core specialty is treating primary hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and facial blushing. The clinic performs ETS-Ramisectomy using a closed clipping procedure. Success rates reach 95%–98% with low risk of compensatory sweating.
For chest wall deformities, both surgical and non-surgical options are available:
The practice also treats lung collapse (pneumothorax) and bullous lung disease. Surgeons use video-assisted bullectomy and pleurectomy to fix air leaks and prevent recurrence. For select COPD patients, endobronchial balloon treatment is available after evaluation.
The clinic uses detailed imaging and endoscopic tools to plan complex procedures. Diagnostic capabilities include:
These tools allow precise cancer staging and lung function assessment before surgery.
The clinic provides dedicated coordination for international patients with complex thoracic cases. Support is available in English, German, Russian, Arabic, and Turkish. Online consultations help patients plan travel and treatment before arriving in Istanbul.
The clinic is not accepting new requests
Average answering time – 5 minutes
