Turkey, Istanbul
Mehmet Yasar Kaynar
Brain tumor removal at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey may cost around $22,000. The JCI-accredited facility offers this procedure with Dr. Melih Bozkurt, a neurosurgeon with 25 years of experience and 900+ surgeries performed.
About the procedure
The hospital performs craniotomy and microsurgical tumor resection. It treats glioblastoma, medulloblastoma, and sellar-parasellar tumors. Surgeons use neuronavigation and intra-operative monitoring for precision.
What's included
- Brain tumor resection surgery
- Neuro-navigation if required
- Pre-op MRI with contrast
- Post-op CT and MRI scans
- Histopathology analysis
- VIP transfers and interpreter services
Hospital stay
Patients typically stay 8-12 days. This includes 1 pre-op day, 1 ICU day, and 7-10 ward days. The package covers meals for both patient and companion.
Doctor profile
Dr. Melih Bozkurt leads the neurosurgery team. With 25 years in practice, he has completed over 900 brain surgeries. He specializes in complex tumor cases.
Clinic features
The 53,000 m² facility has 13 operating rooms. It uses Brainlab systems and TrueBeam STx technology. Memorial Şişli holds both JCI and ISO certifications.
Contact the clinic to discuss your specific case and receive a personalized treatment plan.