Surgery in Istanbul typically costs from $3,100 to $5,500 depending on the complexity, technique used, and the clinic category. Patients save around 85% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $27,500 on average. Most clinical offers in the city are organized as all-inclusive packages covering surgeon fees, anesthesia, hospital stays, medical tests, and VIP transfers.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul is Turkey's undisputed hub for surgical depth, housing more JCI-accredited facilities than Ankara or Antalya. This concentration of expertise allows even mid-tier clinics to offer robotic systems like the da Vinci. High-volume centers like Anadolu Medical Center maintain an official affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine, providing US-standard protocols at local market rates. Paying for a premium package often secures a professor-level surgeon with over 15 years of experience.
| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Surgery | from $2,000 | from $12,000 | from $5,000 |
| Umbilical hernia repair | from $1,500 | from $3,500 | from $2,000 |
| Stomach resection | from $16,470 | from $22,000 | from $9,000 |
| Rectal Prolapse Surgery | from $3,500 | from $10,000 | from $6,500 |
| Rectal Bleeding Surgery | from $1,500 | from $5,000 | from $3,500 |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for Surgery upon arrival and use a flexible installment plan if needed.
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Bookimed offers free expert assistance. A personal medical coordinator supports you before, during, and after your treatment, solving any issues. You're never alone on your Surgery journey.
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-operation
Day 3 - Surgery
Day 4 - Post-operation
Day 5 to Day 7 - Hospitalization
Week 1 to Week 2 - Rehabilitation
Week 3
Week 4
Week 6
Each individual"s recovery process and timeline may vary. Always follow your doctor"s advice.
Dr. Yildirim trained at top US institutions including Johns Hopkins and Harvard, specializing in complex head and neck surgeries.
Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in HIPEC and bariatric surgery. He has performed over 500 bariatric procedures. Dr. Kartal holds certification from the European Society of Coloproctology (FEBS-C). He works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Dr. Vafi Atalay is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He developed the tube ileostomy technique to eliminate the need for ostomy-closure surgery. This method was published in the journal Colorectal Disease. Dr. Atalay specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver cancers.
Specializes in liver and pancreas surgery – Dr. Karademir trained at top US transplant programs and leads the general surgery department at Anadolu Medical Centre.