Kidney cancer Treatment in Istanbul — Page 2

Medical Park Göztepe is Turkey’s first private cancer hospital, JCI and ISO-accredited, offering Gamma Knife non-invasive radiosurgery. Diagnostics start from around $120 for a surgeon consultation. An MRI typically runs $500–$700, a biopsy around $2,000, and a comprehensive diagnostic package is around $3,000 including PET-CT, MRI, and molecular study. Gamma Knife treatment may cost about $8,000.

This JCI-accredited university hospital serves 2,700 international patients annually. A urologist consultation starts from $110. A full laparoscopic partial nephrectomy package costs $10,000–$12,600. It includes the procedure, a 2–3 day hospitalization, and pre-op tests. Immunotherapy is also available, with a 4-session course costing around $7,000, including a post-treatment PET-CT scan. The hospital is a 40-minute transfer from Istanbul New Airport.

Prof. Ahmet Bilici brings 27 years of dedicated medical oncology experience. The JCI-accredited Medipol Mega center features the latest Da Vinci surgical robot. An oncologist consultation costs around $120. Partial nephrectomy with the Da Vinci system may cost around $18,000, while CyberKnife therapy is around $6,000 – both typically include the procedure and hospital stay.

Assoc. Prof. Murat Zor offers 36 years of experience in uro-oncology at a JCI-accredited Liv Hospital with Johns Hopkins collaboration. Diagnostics start from $105 for a consultation. Robotic nephrectomy with the da Vinci system may cost around $18,000 and includes 3 nights' hospital stay, pre-op tests, and anesthesia. The clinic also has a $6,000 diagnostic package with PET-CT and multi-specialist consultations.

Dr. Murat Ayhan brings 12 years of experience of experience in oncology and is a principal investigator for international clinical trials. His clinic collaborates with Boston Children’s Hospital and offers comprehensive packages. Diagnostics start from around $1,000 for a PET/CT scan. A consultation and chemotherapy administration package typically runs $4,410, which includes the scan, planning, and chemo administration.

Estophia Hospital is a private clinic in Istanbul with 87 doctors across 28 departments. Orthopedics, urology, aesthetic medicine, and weight loss surgery are its strongest areas.

• 98% success rate for breast lifts, tummy tucks, ear surgery, and FUE hair transplants.
• 95% success rate for liposuction procedures.
• Serves both adults and children in the same facility.
• Draws patients mainly from Europe, African countries, and the USA.

Assoc. Dr. Serap Kaya offers 26 years of experience in uro-oncologic cancer care at the JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital. A comprehensive tumor marker blood test starts from $100. Kidney-sparing laparoscopic partial nephrectomy costs around $10,000, which covers 3 hospital nights, the procedure, and all surgical fees. A full laparoscopic nephrectomy package typically runs $12,000–$15,000 and includes 4 hospital nights, hotel accommodation, and transfers.

This JCI-accredited 442-bed hospital offers a full kidney cancer program using Da Vinci robotic surgery and TrueBeam STx radiation. Doc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin provides oncological consultations starting around $110. A PET-CT scan costs around $650, and robotic nephrectomy surgery typically runs $8,000–$12,000. Radiation therapy options range from $4,000–$6,000 for multiple image-guided sessions.

Assoc. Dr. Ünsal Özkuvançi provides urology services at Biruni University Hospital, a major 617-bed academic center opened in 2023. A diagnosis starts from $170 for a consultation. Surgical removal of a kidney tumor may cost around $17,500 and covers the procedure with a 15-day hospital stay. An oncology follow-up package with PET-CT scan is typically $3,750.

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.