Dr. Nuri Alper Sahbaz, one of only five surgeons in Turkey with the European Board of Endocrine Surgery Qualification, leads this partial thyroidectomy. With international training from Baylor College and the University of Texas Medical School, he has performed over 2,000 endocrine surgeries. The procedure is performed at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. The approximate cost is $4,310.
Dr. Adnan Bulut, with 500+ thyroidectomy procedures performed, provides this all-inclusive package at about $4,553. The fee covers the surgery, a 2-day hospital stay, and a 3-day hotel stay for recovery, plus comprehensive pre- and post-operative care. He operates at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital in Ankara, part of the Lokman Hekim Health Group. The clinic enjoys strong patient trust with a 4.5-star rating and a 91% recommendation rate.
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Day 1: Arrival
Meet and greet at the airport.
Transfer to the hotel for rest.
Day 2: Pre-Operation
Transfer to the clinic.
Consultation with endocrinologist and surgeon.
Complete blood count and thyroid function test.
Ultrasound of the neck.
Day 3: Operation
Thyroidectomy is performed under general anesthesia.
The operation lasts for 2-3 hours.
Observation in the recovery room after surgery.
Overnight stay in the hospital.
Day 4: Post-Operation
Observation and monitoring by medical staff.
Follow-up visit by the surgeon.
Discharge from the clinic with medications and instructions.
Week 1-2: Rehabilitation
Recovery at home with regular rest.
Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activities.
Eat a healthy diet and take prescribed medications.
Week 3-4: Follow-Up
Follow-up visit with endocrinologist and surgeon.
Reassessment of thyroid function.
Resume work and normal activities.
Please note that individual recovery times may vary and this timeline is a general guide. Always follow the advice of your doctors for the best recovery.
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Dr. Nuri Alper Sahbaz is a general and breast surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He is one of only five surgeons in Turkey holding the European Board of Endocrine Surgery certification. This credential covers thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal gland, and neuroendocrine tumor surgery. Dr. Sahbaz has performed over 2,000 successful surgical operations.
Completed clinical studies at Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas.
Obtained the ECFMG Certificate to practice medicine in the United States.
Holds a diploma in laparoscopic surgery from the University of Strasbourg.
Specializes in oncoplastic breast surgery and minimally invasive endocrine procedures.
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