Liver resection in Istanbul typically costs from $11,000 to $17,000. The final price depends on tumor complexity, surgical technique, and the length of intensive care recovery. Patients save around 80% compared to the US, where costs average $70,000. Estimates usually cover pre-surgical imaging, surgeon fees, hospital stay, and post-operative medications.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul is Turkey's primary hub for hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, concentrating the highest volume of specialized robots. The value here lies in accessing Mayo Clinic-trained experts like Professor Kivanc Derya Peker. Clinics like Memorial Bahçelievler maintain a 93.5% liver transplant success rate. Choosing centers with high transplant volumes often ensures better surgical precision for complex resections.
| Istanbul | Austria | Spain | |
| Liver resection | from $11,000 | ≈ $21,000 | from $18,700 |
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Pre-Operation Consultations
Day 3: Additional Procedures
Day 4: Liver Resection
Day 5-14: Post-Operation
Week 2-6: Rehabilitation
Week 6-12: Advanced Rehabilitation
Please note that the above timeline is a general guide and individual cases may vary.
Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in HIPEC and bariatric surgery. He has performed over 500 bariatric procedures. Dr. Kartal holds certification from the European Society of Coloproctology (FEBS-C). He works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center and specializes in liver resection and digestive system surgery.
Dr. Soykan Barlas is an Associate Professor of General Surgery with advanced training in laparoscopic techniques and extensive experience in liver resections.
Dr. Kaptanoglu trained at Northwestern University's renowned Transplantation Center – one of the world's leading programs in liver surgery.