Glioma Treatment in test — Page 9

Manipal Goa Hospital uses IBM Watson for Oncology, with 96% accuracy for lung cancer. It is the largest medical center on India's western coast and holds NABH accreditation. Core specialties include oncology, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and laparoscopy.

• The Manipal Hospitals network serves 2 million international patients from 30 countries yearly.
• It houses Goa's first Bone Marrow Transplant Unit and offers autologous and allogeneic transplants.
• The neurology center treats 600 inpatients and performs 500 complex neurosurgeries each year.
• Orthopedics is the state's first center for sports trauma, with minimally invasive arthroplasty.
• International patients receive free airport transfers, interpreters, and accommodations, with costs 2–5 times lower than in Western Europe.

Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) is South Korea's leading multidisciplinary facility with the highest cancer treatment statistics in the country. The hospital serves over 10,700 patients daily and specializes in neurosurgery, including glioma treatment, with complete digitalization since 2004.

HM Nou Delfos specializes in neurology and oncology, with advanced diagnostics including CT and MRI for glioma treatment. Dr. Rodrigo Rocamora, head of the epilepsy department, holds a PhD from Bonn University and leads research on drug-resistant epilepsy. The clinic collaborates with Institut Guttmann for neurorehabilitation, holding JCI and ISO quality certifications.

Hospital HM Nou Delfos specializes in neurology and oncology, with advanced diagnostic tools including CT and MRI for glioma treatment. Dr. Rodrigo Rocamora, head of the epilepsy department, holds a PhD from Bonn University and has published over 100 scientific articles on neurological conditions. The clinic collaborates with Institut Guttmann for neurorehabilitation.

Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies, including MRI, CT, PET-CT, and the Da Vinci robotic system for precise tumor irradiation. The facility specializes in multidisciplinary care, with oncology as a key focus. While renowned for liver transplants, Dr. Rela's expertise does not extend to glioma treatment.

Korea University Anam Hospital specializes in advanced robotic surgery for cancer treatment, including glioma. Dr. Kim Jin, Vice President of the Korean Association of Robotic Surgeons and Director of the Training and Education Committee at the Korean Surgical Society, leads the team with extensive experience in surgical demonstrations and training across Asia. The hospital is known for pioneering robotic techniques, including the world's first robotic oral thyroid cancer surgery.

GenesisCare Clinics is a global network of 300 clinics. Its Madrid location focuses on high-tech radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

• Treats 15,000 patients each year.
• Uses CyberKnife, tomotherapy, and brachytherapy machines.
• Employs 62 doctors across 21 departments.

Private Optimed Hospital is an ISO-certified hospital in Istanbul treating over 250,000 patients each year. Its main specialty is obesity and weight loss surgery. The hospital also has 25 departments covering cardiology, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery.

• Holds the Baby-friendly Hospital accreditation from WHO and UNICEF.
• Offers free online doctor consultations, plus follow-up calls after treatment.
• Uses a 1.5 Tesla MRI designed for patients uncomfortable with closed spaces.
• Provides computed tomography with reduced radiation dose.
• Includes a 16-bed general intensive care unit and a 14-bed newborn ICU.

HCG Manavata Cancer Centre is a NABH-accredited facility with 40+ consultant oncologists specializing in comprehensive glioma treatment. Dr. Raj Nagarkar, a Surgical Oncologist with 30 years of experience of experience, has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and trained at Tata Memorial Hospital. The clinic offers multidisciplinary care with advanced techniques like Tomotherapy-H, Linear Accelerator, and Brachytherapy for precise glioma management.

This treatment package offers a clear, all-inclusive cost of around $15,000. It covers the surgery, 4-5 days in-hospital, preoperative diagnostics, medications, and even transfers, translation, and a companion's stay. The JCI and ISO-accredited Medicana Bursa Hospital has a dedicated advanced oncology unit and 24-hour emergency services. A full consultation with the ENT specialist, Professor Fikret Kasapoglu, is included to initiate the process.

Glioma surgery at this JCI-accredited center may cost $13,000–19,000. This typically covers the tumor removal procedure, 3-5 days in hospital including ICU, pre-op tests, anesthesia, and a follow-up visit. The clinic provides free airport transfers and translator services. Prof. Ali Dalgıç, a neurosurgery professor, leads the neurosurgery team. Neuronavigation and intraoperative neuromonitoring aim for precise tumor excision in one of Ankara’s largest hospitals with 8 operating rooms.