Hydrocephalus Treatment in Istanbul — Page 2

VM Medical Park Florya Hospital is a JCI-accredited university hospital affiliated with Istanbul Aydın University. It excels in neurosurgery, plastic surgery, bariatric surgery, and oncology. The hospital also holds ISO certification and Center of Excellence designations in robotic, colorectal, and bariatric surgery.

• A designated Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.
• 150 physicians on staff across 42 departments, with 13 operating theaters.
• Treats patients from Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, and CIS countries.
• Accepts international patients and those covered by state social security (SGK).

The JCI-accredited hospital performs endoscopic third ventriculostomy with Brainlab navigation. Diagnostics start from around $500 for an MRI. Shunt operation costs about $10,000, including up to three days of hospitalization, doctor fees, and supplies. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy runs around $17,000 for a package covering surgery and a 4-5 day hospital stay.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Baran Yilmaz is a specialist in Hydrocephalus surgery. The multispecialty university hospital uses neuronavigation technology for microsurgical precision. Diagnostics typically start from around $100 for a neurologist consultation, with MRI scans running $400–$550. The all-inclusive surgical package may cost around $18,000, covering the operation, a day in ICU, and five days of inpatient care.

Prof. Dr. Kürşad Aydin brings 28 years of experience of pediatric neurology experience to this JCI-accredited 810-bed facility. Diagnostics start from $120 for a neurologist consultation, with brain MRIs under anesthesia around $850. The shunting operation package may cost around $10,000, covering physical exam, lab tests, surgery, and a 10-day follow-up. For complex cases, a revision of a shunt with cranioplasty typically runs around $25,000 including surgery and hospitalization.

Emsey Hospital's neurosurgeon Dr. Umut Dogu Akturk has 10 years as a hydrocephalus specialist at this JCI-accredited 254-bed center. Diagnostics start from $2,000 for an exam, MRI, and blood tests. A shunt surgery for hydrocephalus may cost around $4,000 and includes the procedure and post-operative care. Comprehensive surgical packages with accommodation and transfers typically run $30,000–$35,000.

With 18 years of specialization in pediatric and functional neurosurgery, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kılıç leads the program at Estophia Hospital. The package for shunt implantation surgery typically costs around $15,500 – covering the entire stay from the surgery and 2-3 days of hospitalization to hotel accommodation and airport transfers. Diagnostics start from $116 for a consultation, with Brain MRI running $300–$500.

Biruni University Hospital is a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 134 doctors across 70 departments. It opened in 2016 and treats both adults and children. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and hematology oncology.

• The hospital serves patients from the CIS, Europe, the USA, Canada, and Australia.
• A new 80,000 m² campus opened in 2023 in Küçükçekmece, Istanbul.
• Includes 15 operating rooms with one hybrid setup and 130 polyclinic rooms.
• On-site Faculty of Dentistry offers smile design, porcelain veneers, implants, and maxillofacial surgery.
• Interventional radiology department treats vascular diseases caused by arteriosclerosis.

Kolan Hospital Group is a JCI-accredited network of 6 hospitals and 2 medical centers in Istanbul. It serves more than 1 million patients each year across cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, and ophthalmology. Patients pay 40–50% less than in leading European hospitals.

• Cardiac diagnostic accuracy reaches up to 100% with echocardiography, Holter monitoring, and tilt table testing.
• Oncology department uses 3D radiotherapy with IMRT and physician-designed treatment planning systems.
• The hospital group has 40 operating rooms and 250 beds equipped for intensive care.
• Neurology department uses long-term video-EEG, PET-CT, and SPECT for epilepsy diagnosis.
• Free airport transfers and interpreters available for international patients.

Acibadem Altunizade Clinic holds JCI accreditation and LEED Platinum certification for its eco-friendly building. It meets international quality and safety standards.

• ISO 9001 certified for quality management systems.
• LEED Platinum – the highest level for energy efficiency and sustainable design.
• Located in Istanbul, the clinic serves international patients in a modern setting.

Dr. Kamran Aghayev Neurosurgery Clinic is a single-specialty facility in Istanbul, Turkey. The center focuses on complex brain, spine, and peripheral nerve surgery. It is known for the PURED technique for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Dr. Aghayev introduced this posterior decompression method in 2015. The approach uses a small 4 cm incision between the scapula and midline.

Dr. Kamran Aghayev has over 20 years of neurosurgery experience. He completed a Spinal Oncology Fellowship at Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida. The team has treated over 200 patients with the PURED technique. No infections have ever occurred with this procedure. Patients typically stay in the hospital for 2 to 3 days. Most people return to normal life within one month. The clinic offers support in English, Azerbaijani, Russian, and Turkish.