| United States of America | Turkey | Austria | |
| Whipple surgery | from $85,000 | from $23,000 | from $45,000 |
Prof. Dr. Bülent Karagöz has _doctor_2012_years_ of experience performing complex pancreatic surgeries, with over 400 Whipple procedures completed. The robotic Whipple package may cost around $23,320 – typically covering surgery, ICU stay, pathology tests, and 10-night hospital stay. The Johns Hopkins-affiliated clinic holds JCI, OECI, and ESMO accreditations, ensuring international treatment standards.
Assoc. Prof. Kivanc Derya Peker performs this personalized procedure following his experience with 400+ complex pancreatic cancer surgeries. The package at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental costs around $25,130. This covers an 11-day hospital stay, abdominal CT scans, blood work, and full surgical aftercare. Comprehensive support for international patients includes airport transfers, VIP interpreter services, and meals for a companion. Advanced technologies like CyberKnife are also available at the clinic.
Memorial Şişli Hospital holds JCI accreditation – Turkey's first with global quality standards. Assist. Prof. Onur Bayraktar specializes in pancreatic surgery with advanced expertise in Whipple procedures. The package may cost around $15,950–20,000 USD, typically covering surgery, diagnostics, 4-day hospitalization, and airport transfers. The hospital maintains a 4.6/5 rating from 290 reviews with 91% recommendation rate. Post-op care includes personalized treatment plans based on pathology results.
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The doctor is a highly experienced Turkish medical oncologist specializing in sarcoma, lymphoma, pancreatic, lung cancer, and breast cancer. With over 20 years of experience, the doctor focuses on tumor biology, tumor immunology, cancer immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. Since 2019, the doctor has been serving as a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center and previously held leadership roles at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine and GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital. The doctor has authored over 40 publications in cancer research and is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and the European Head and Neck Society.
The doctor completed medical education and general surgery specialization at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, followed by a Gastroenterology Surgery Specialization at Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital, ranking in the top 3 in the minor examination. The doctor received a scholarship from the Turkish Surgery Association to work at Mayo Clinic in the Hepatopancreatobiliary and Obesity-Metabolic Surgery Clinics.
Upon returning to Turkey, the doctor co-founded the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital and later established the Gastroenterology Surgery Clinic at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital. The doctor has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries, over 200 liver surgeries, and numerous surgeries related to gallbladder, biliary tract diseases, and obesity-metabolic conditions.
The doctor is a highly experienced surgeon with a focus on advanced surgical techniques and patient care. As the Head of the Surgery Department, the doctor has led numerous successful operations and has been instrumental in implementing innovative surgical procedures. With a commitment to excellence, the doctor has contributed to several peer-reviewed journals and has been recognized for outstanding leadership in the field of surgery.