Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Turkey, Istanbul
Suleyman Hilmi Aksoy
24 years of experience
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AVM Embolization in Turkey typically costs from $4,200 to $6,800. The total price depends on the procedure complexity, number of sessions, and required ICU stay. In the US, similar procedures cost around $35,000 on average. Patients save around 84% compared to the US. Most packages include preoperative tests, neurosurgeon consultations, and hospital transfers.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a comprehensive package provides the best value for complex neurovascular cases. For instance, Memorial Bahçelievler offers full surgery packages for approximately $35,200. This includes essential ICU and ward stays. Clinics like Anadolu Medical Center, affiliated with Johns Hopkins, provide specialized care at approximately $22,000. These options often include VIP transfers and interpreters, ensuring a seamless experience for international patients.
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Dr. Suleyman Hilmi Aksoy was born in 1974. He graduated from Istanbul University Çapa School of Medicine in 1998. He completed his residency in Radiodiagnostics and Interventional Radiology at Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine in 2002.
He has given oral and written presentations at 13 local and international congresses. Dr. Aksoy specializes in Diagnostic Radiology, Teleradiology, and Interventional Radiology. He has made important contributions in these areas.
He has worked at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Merzifon Air Hospital, Istanbul Emar Center, and Haseki Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Aksoy is dedicated to improving radiological practices.
Dr. Ahmet Kemal Firat is a specialist in neuroradiology, oncology, and vascular interventions. He has extensive experience in aneurysm and AVM embolization, radioembolization, chemoembolization, tumor marking, and biopsies. He is skilled in advanced vascular procedures such as dialysis catheter and port insertions.
Dr. Firat completed his medical and specialist training at Hacettepe University. He continued his education with fellowships in neuroradiology and interventional radiology in the USA. He has served as an associate professor at major institutions. Dr. Firat has contributed to the development of minimally invasive treatments. He is known for his innovative work and maintains a strong record of clinical excellence in interventional radiology.
Professor Erol Akgül is an Interventional Neuroradiologist and a member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, European Association of Radiology, Turkish Society of Radiology, Turkish Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Turkish Society of Neuroradiology, and Turkish Medical Association.
Recovery and hospital stay after AVM embolization in Turkey typically involve 1 to 3 days of hospitalization. Most patients achieve full recovery within 1 to 4 weeks depending on the complexity of the vascular malformation. This minimally invasive endovascular procedure allows for significantly faster healing compared to traditional open craniotomy.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While a 1 to 3-day stay is standard, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital offers extended 7-day monitoring for high-complexity cases. Surgeons like Dr. Tonguc Isken, who has performed over 1,100 interventional procedures, emphasize that larger AVMs may require staged sessions. These multiple sessions typically occur 1 to 2 weeks apart to ensure vascular stability.
Patient Consensus: Patients often report immediate relief from pressure symptoms but advise preparing for 2 to 4 weeks of fatigue. Most recommend taking 2 weeks off work and suggest packing light since hospital stays are frequently shorter than expected.
AVM embolization in Turkey utilizes advanced endovascular techniques performed by neuro-interventional specialists. Surgeons guide thin catheters through blood vessels to reach the malformation, using liquid embolic agents like Onyx or PHIL. High-volume centers in Istanbul maintain international safety standards through rigorous JCI accreditation.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While many Turkish clinics promote neurosurgery, the most successful AVM outcomes are found at university-affiliated hospitals. Medipol Mega and Anadolu Medical Center offer integrated teams where interventional radiologists work alongside neurosurgeons. This collaboration ensures a 90% success rate in blocking abnormal blood flow for complex cases.
Patient Consensus: Patients emphasize the importance of verifying a surgeon's specific AVM case volume. Confirming 50 or more successful annual procedures provides peace of mind regarding technical skill and safety.