| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Discectomy | from $4,510 | from $15,000 | from $8,000 |
| Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic | from $1,053 | from $20,000 | from $9,000 |
| Herniated disc surgery | from $3,492 | from $20,000 | from $10,000 |
Prof. Dr. Hakan Hanimoglu has performed 900+ spinal surgeries with 24 years of expertise in neurosurgery. Lumbar microdiscectomy may cost around $9,000 – typically covering pre-op MRI, microscope-guided surgery, 3-day hospital stay, and transfers. The JCI-accredited clinic offers posterior fixation for $25,160 if needed. Prof. Hanimoglu combines microscope and navigation techniques for minimally invasive procedures.
This single-level endoscopic discectomy is a minimally invasive approach, using small incisions for less tissue disruption and faster recovery compared to open surgery. Neurosurgeon Dr. Ertugrul Pinar performs the procedure, which includes foraminotomy and canal decompression. It is offered at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental for approximately $4,510. The established facility treats over 500,000 patients annually.
Prof. Dr. Zafer Orkun Toktas specializes in microscopic and endoscopic discectomy with _doctor_6357_years_' experience and 1,100+ procedures performed. At Memorial Ataşehir Hospital – JCI-accredited – the package for single-level lumbar discectomy may cost around $7,750, typically including surgery, 3 nights' stay, pre-op MRI, meals, transfers, and post-op consultation. The neurosurgeon trained at leading Istanbul hospitals and offers both surgical approaches based on patient needs.
Prof. Dr. Serdar Kahraman brings _doctor_420_years_ of neurosurgical expertise with training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The lumbar microdiscectomy package may cost around $10,600 USD – typically covering surgery, 3 nights' stay, pre-op tests, and transfers. Anadolu Medical Center holds JCI accreditation as a Top 10 medical tourism hospital and maintains a Johns Hopkins Medicine partnership.
Prof. Dr. Onur Yaman has _doctor_5838_years_ specializing in spine neurosurgery, performing microscopic discectomies with neuromonitoring for precision. Anterior cervical discectomy may cost around $13,200 – typically covering the procedure, radiofrequency injection, 1 night hospitalization, and pre-op tests. Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital holds JCI accreditation, meeting international safety standards. Prof. Yaman invented a spinal laminoplasty plate and holds professional memberships.
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-operation
Day 3 - Discectomy
Day 4 to 7 - Post-operation
Week 1 to 2 - Rehabilitation
Week 3 to 4 - Recovery
Week 5 onwards
Note: The above schedule is a general guide. Each patient"s recovery process may vary based on individual health conditions.
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Over 1,000 surgeries performed – Dr. Bayram specializes in spinal surgeries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.
Dr. Ertugrul Pinar specializes in adult and pediatric brain and spine diseases, bringing expertise to Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya specializes in spinal surgeries, including discectomy, with over 20 years of neurosurgical experience at Anadolu Medical Center.
Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery – trained at the University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic. Dr. Uc focuses on complex spinal conditions.