Turkey, Istanbul
Erkan Yildirim
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) offers a minimally invasive approach with less scarring. Associate Professor Erkan Yildirim, a board-certified thoracic surgeon with a fellowship from the Toronto Lung Transplant Program, performs the procedure at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. The package costs around $6,930 — this covers the VATS surgery and post-operative care. Dr. Yildirim has authored Turkey's first international lung transplant publication, reflecting recognized thought leadership in the field.