Laryngectomy in Istanbul typically costs from $9,500 to $17,500 depending on the surgical technique and tumor staging. Prices fluctuate based on whether the surgeon performs a partial or total removal and if the patient requires concurrent neck dissection or voice prosthesis. Patients save around 87% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $75,000 on average. Packages usually include preoperative diagnostics, anesthesia, hospitalization, and airport transfers.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul serves as Turkey’s primary center for complex oncological head and neck surgeries compared to regional cities like Izmir or Bursa. Many top centers, such as Anadolu Medical Center, maintain direct affiliations with Johns Hopkins Hospital to ensure high clinical rigor. Patients should prioritize doctors with substantial high-volume experience, like Professor Tayfun Apuhan, who has performed over 4,000 procedures. Choosing mid-tier packages in JCI-accredited clinics often provides the same surgical expertise and inclusions as premium hospitals at a more competitive price point.
| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Laryngectomy | from $8,000 | from $25,000 | from $18,000 |
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-operation
Day 3 - Laryngectomy procedure
Day 4 to 7 - Post-operation
Week 2 and 3 - Rehabilitation
Week 4
Week 5 to 8
Week 8 to 12
Please note that each patient"s case is unique and these timelines may vary based on individual factors.
Prof. Dr. Tayfun Apuhan specializes in Head and Neck Surgery, trained at The Ohio State University and Hamburg University Medical Center.
Specializes in head and neck cancers with fellowship training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute – one of Turkey's leading oncology centers.
Associate Professor Ozatli specializes in treating breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.
Professor of General Surgery with over 31 years of experience of experience, specializing in complex surgical procedures at Istanbul Aydın University.