11 Best Wedge Resection Clinics in Turkey

Medipol Mega University Hospital is a JCI-accredited private hospital complex. It is one of Turkey's largest multi-specialty medical centers. The hospital sees over a million patients annually and specializes in oncology, neurology, cardiovascular care, transplants, and IVF.

• Equipped with Da Vinci, CyberKnife, Gamma Knife, and HIFU for non-invasive surgery.
• Performs EVAR-TEVAR for aortic enlargement and TAVI for heart valve replacement without open surgery.
• Named patient's choice for pediatric oncology and hematology oncology treatment.
• Has 35 operating rooms and a specialized Interventional Neuroradiology Department.

Dr. Altan Kır brings 18 years' experience with 900+ thoracic surgeries performed, specializing in minimally invasive VATS wedge resection. The procedure may cost around $12,000 USD, typically covering the surgery and airport transfers. At Anadolu Medical Center – a Johns Hopkins Hospital affiliate – patients benefit from IASIOS-accredited oncology services and 4.6/5 patient satisfaction. Dr. Kır holds memberships in Turkish, European, and International Thoracic Surgery Societies.

Turan Turan was the first facility in Turkey to use the Mazor X Stealth robotic guidance system for spine surgery. Its robotic orthopedic center has over 25 years of experience and uses preoperative planning alongside O-ARM intraoperative CT, which gives surgeons real-time 2D and 3D views. Minimally invasive, percutaneous techniques are also available, with small incisions and reduced tissue damage. A free second expert opinion is offered for recent imaging.

Central Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul, treating about 138,000 patients annually since 1994. Its main specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, and spinal surgery for both adults and children. The hospital network draws patients from CIS countries, Europe, and the Balkans.

• Equipped with the da Vinci robotic surgical system for minimally invasive procedures.
• Uses AI-powered systems for MRI, CT, and ultrasound imaging.
• Features a 3 Tesla MRI, high-resolution tomography, and angiography on-site.
• Modern neonatal intensive care units available for pediatric cases.

Emsey Hospital's Advanced Spine Surgery Center specializes in complex orthopedic treatments, including wedge resection, with ISO and JCI accreditations ensuring high standards of care. The facility has provided specialized surgical services since 2012, combining expertise with advanced technology for precise thoracic interventions.

Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital is a multidisciplinary hospital on Istanbul's Asian side. It opened in 2017 and occupies a 98,000 m² facility. Its services include neurology, cardiology, oncology, breast health, ophthalmology, spine care, reproductive medicine, obesity and metabolic surgery, and robotic surgery.

Private Medicabil Hospital offers wedge resection procedures with a team of experienced specialists. Prof. Omer Faruk Bilgen, an orthopedist-traumatologist with 41 years of experience, performs around 650 orthopedic surgeries annually. He serves as President of the Turkish Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Uniportal VATS uses one 4–5 cm incision without rib spreading. The operation takes place at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, with a 3–4-day hospital stay and no ICU stay required. Prof. Dr. Erkan Yıldırım is European-board-certified and completed a clinical lung transplantation fellowship at the University of Toronto. His practice holds the Turkish Ministry of Health’s International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.