Removal of liver cancer in Istanbul typically costs from $12,000 to $14,000. The final price depends on the surgical technique, tumor stage, and the extent of resection required. Patients save around 85% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $87,500 on average. Quotes usually include pre-operative diagnostics like PET-CT, ICU monitoring, and hospital stays.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul is Turkey's primary hub for complex oncology, concentrating the highest volume of JCI-accredited centers. Value often comes from institutional affiliations with top US hospitals. For example, Anadolu Medical Center is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital. Specialized surgeons like Dr. Kivanc Derya Peker offer expertise in robotic techniques. High transplant success rates at Memorial Bahçelievler further demonstrate the city's surgical depth.
| Istanbul | Austria | Spain | |
| Removal of liver cancer | from $12,000 | ≈ $18,000 | from $24,000 |
| SIRT therapy | ≈ $25,500 | ≈ $21,000 | from $20,100 |
| Liver resection | from $11,000 | ≈ $21,000 | from $18,700 |
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
Day 3 - Operation
Day 4 - Post-Operation
Day 5 to Day 14 - Recovery in the Hospital
Week 3 to Week 8 - Rehabilitation at Home
Please note that this is a general guide, individual cases may vary.
Dr. Mustafa Solak has performed over 900 procedures and trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center – one of the world's top oncology hospitals.
Dr. Kivanc Derya Peker is a gastrointestinal surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He co-founded the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital. Dr. Peker completed specialized training at the Mayo Clinic in the United States. He treats complex cancers of the liver, pancreas, and stomach.
Ass. Prof. Dr. Tahsin Ozatlı has performed 1,100+ treatments, specializing in complex oncology cases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.
Associate Professor Ozatli specializes in treating gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital, offering tailored treatment plans.