Lung cancer surgery in Istanbul — Page 2

Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir is a university hospital affiliated with the Liv Hospital Group. Its main specialties are organ transplant, cancer treatment, neurosurgery, and urology. The hospital reports a 91.7% donor organ acceptance rate.

• The organ transplant team has completed over 1,000 liver and 5,000 kidney transplants.
• PET-CT imaging can detect tumors as small as 1 millimeter.
• Neurosurgery uses neuronavigation with 1 mm accuracy to protect brain function.
• Treats around 2,700 international patients each year.
• Located 40 minutes from Istanbul New Airport on the Bosphorus coast.

Central Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul, treating about 138,000 patients annually since 1994. Its main specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, and spinal surgery for both adults and children. The hospital network draws patients from CIS countries, Europe, and the Balkans.

• Equipped with the da Vinci robotic surgical system for minimally invasive procedures.
• Uses AI-powered systems for MRI, CT, and ultrasound imaging.
• Features a 3 Tesla MRI, high-resolution tomography, and angiography on-site.
• Modern neonatal intensive care units available for pediatric cases.

Medipol Mega Hospital offers videothoracoscopy wedge resection – a minimally invasive lung procedure. Prices typically range around $13,000–16,000 for the surgery, with a complete diagnostic package available on-site. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zeki GÜNLÜOĞLU specializes in thoracic surgery, performing these precise resections. The JCI-accredited facility houses advanced equipment including a Da Vinci surgical robot. Diagnostic imaging (CT, PET-CT, MRI) and biopsy services are included in the $18,000–20,000 total pathway estimate.

Liv Hospital Ulus is a JCI-accredited hospital that treats 50,000 international patients each year. Its main specialties include oncology, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and organ transplantation. The hospital houses three Centers of Excellence and a robotic surgery center certified by SRC Excellence Center.

• Bone marrow transplant center performed over 1,000 autologous and allogeneic transplants.
• Orthopedic clinic uses MakoPlasty robotic knee replacements with a 97% success rate.
• Cancer center offers TrueBeamSTx radiotherapy, IORT, HIPEC, and Oncogramme testing.
• Neurological sciences center performed 256 neurosurgeries with a 91% survival rate.
• Serves patients from over 180 countries and is 30 minutes from Istanbul Airport.

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.

Prof. Dr. Ali Metin Gorguner is a thoracic surgery specialist with 34 years of experience of experience in lung cancer treatment, trained at Istanbul University and Yedikule Chest Diseases Center. The clinic's thoracic surgery program offers advanced diagnostics and interventions, including endobronchial ultrasonography (EBUS) and interventional bronchoscopy. Procedures typically range from $12,500–$24,000 at this JCI-accredited facility with dedicated thoracic surgery expertise.

Lung cancer surgery at 2nd ranked Avicenna Hospital may cost around $10,580 – typically covering VATS minimally invasive surgery, 4 nights hospital stay, 4-star hotel accommodation, and VIP transfers. The clinic holds DIN EN ISO 9001 accreditation and handles 175,000 patients annually. Dr. Avicenna, a thoracic surgeon, recommends VATS for effective tumor removal.

Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital offers advanced lung cancer surgery with TrueBeam STx radiation oncology and PET-CT imaging for precise diagnostics. Lung cancer surgery may cost around $15,000–$20,000. The JCI-accredited facility integrates comprehensive cancer care with modern surgical suites. Dr. Nail Paksoy, certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), specializes in thoracic oncology with extensive research contributions.

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.