Best Lobectomy Clinics in Turkey: 17 Top-Rated Centers

Dr. Serkan Keskin has published 42 international journal articles and ranked first in the 2012 Turkish medical oncology exam. VATS lobectomy at Memorial Şişli typically costs around $23,000 – covering surgery, anesthesia, 4-day hospitalization, and airport transfers. The JCI-accredited hospital maintains a 90% success rate in organ transplants and specializes in minimally invasive thoracic procedures.

Prof. Dr. Erkan Yıldırım pioneered Turkey's first international lung transplant publication and holds membership in the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons since 2002. Video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy at Hisar Hospital typically costs around €14,650 – covering the procedure, 11 nights (including ICU), lymph node dissection, transfers, meals for accompanying persons, and translator services. The JCI-accredited facility operates with 640-slice CT scanners and 3 Tesla MRI systems.

Prof. Dr. Kamil Yalçın Polat, a distinguished transplant surgeon with advanced training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Mount Sinai Hospital, leads the lobectomy program at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. The JCI-accredited facility specializes in complex surgical oncology cases, including lung resections, with a team experienced in hepatobiliary and thoracic procedures. Prof. Polat's expertise in living-donor liver transplant techniques translates to precise anatomical resections in lung surgery.

Memorial Hospital Bahçelievler (Memorial Bahçelievler Hastanesi) is a multidisciplinary medical center in Istanbul with an eco-friendly design. There are a lot of green areas on the hospital territory, which contribute to patients’ psychological comfort and their speedy recovery.

The medical facility specializes in oncology treatments, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, brain surgery, urology, gynecology, general and robotic surgery.

Prof. Kemal Rasa has performed 8+ specialized thyroid procedures and offers both open surgery and Da Vinci robotic options. Lobectomy may cost around $8,350 at this JCI-accredited, Johns Hopkins partner hospital – typically covering the surgery, anesthesia, 2-night stay with companion, and pathology. The multidisciplinary tumor board reviews all cases for personalized treatment plans. Robotic surgery enables smaller incisions and faster recovery times.

Medipol Mega holds JCI and JCI Academic Accreditation – the first in Turkey to achieve this standard. The lobectomy package may cost around $4,800, with detailed diagnostics including PET-CT and MRI scans during a 15-day assessment period. The hospital is equipped with Da Vinci robot, Gamma Knife and CyberKnife technologies. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bilici leads the oncology department, bringing specialized expertise to thoracic procedures at this university hospital.

Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir is a multidisciplinary medical facility based in Istanbul, a member of Liv Hospital Group.

The organ transplant, cancer treatment, neurosurgery, and urology are the leading specialties at Istinye. 

The local hospital staff provides patients with premium and luxury medical services.

Prof. Dr. Guven Sadi Sunam has performed 1,100+ thoracic procedures over 35 years, specializing in lobectomy. The procedure may cost around $20,000 – typically covering surgery, 7 nights hospitalization, MRI diagnostics, lab tests, and 5-star hotel accommodation. Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital is JCI-accredited with 14 advanced operating rooms. Prof. Sunam serves as Professor of Pulmonology and leads the thoracic surgery program.

Prof. Cagatay Saim Tezel brings thoracic surgery expertise from London's Royal Brompton Hospital. Lobectomy may cost around $15,000 for minimally invasive thoracoscopic surgery or $18,500 with Da Vinci robotic assistance – typically covering surgery, lymph node dissection, ICU stay, and transfers. The JCI-accredited Liv Hospital offers biportal videothoracoscopy for faster recovery. Prof. Tezel provides detailed pathology reports post-surgery and oversees each patient's post-op care.