Turkey, Istanbul
Erkan Yildirim
This procedure uses the VATS minimally invasive technique for smaller incisions and faster recovery. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erkan Yildirim, with training from the Toronto Lung Transplant Program, performs the surgery at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, which treats over 500,000 patients annually. The package, priced at around $12,080, includes a specialist consultation and thorax CT scan. Multidisciplinary council review determines surgical candidacy, and 24/7 translation support is provided for international patients.