Pneumonectomy in Istanbul typically costs from $11,200 to $18,900. The final price depends on the surgical approach, hospital track record, and necessary post-operative intensive care stays. Patients save around 79% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $140,000 on average. Standard packages generally cover preoperative thorax CT scans, anesthesia, surgeon fees, and multicomponent inpatient recovery.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul is Turkey's primary hub for complex thoracic oncology, concentrating many JCI-accredited facilities with direct US hospital affiliations. Anadolu Medical Center stands out for its affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine, providing specialized care patterns seen in major North American centers. For high-complexity cases, clinics like Memorial Şişli offer robotic surgery platforms that allow for more precise lung resections compared to traditional methods.
| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Pneumonectomy | from $22,000 | from $50,000 | from $35,000 |
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
Day 3 - Pneumonectomy
Day 4 to Day 10 - Post-Operation
Week 2 to Week 6 - Rehabilitation
Week 7 and beyond
Please note that each patient"s recovery timeline may vary depending on individual circumstances and overall health status.
Specialized in lung cancer surgery with training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in lung cancer treatment at Istinye Liv University Hospital, with extensive experience in oncology.
Specializes in lung cancer surgery and thoracic procedures at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.
Associate Professor Cevper Ersoz specializes in urological cancers and minimally invasive treatments at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.