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This all-inclusive package for cranioplasty covers a detailed 4-day medical stay priced at approximately $5,650. Dr. Ertugrul Pinar, who has performed over 900 neurological procedures, leads the open cranial surgery at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. The fee includes 3.0 Tesla MRI brain imaging, one night in ICU with 24-hour nursing, and two nights in standard hospitalization. Care is comprehensive, covering all meals, airport transfers, VIP translator assistance, and a postoperative Brain CT.
Dr. Nezih Ozkan brings 43 years of experience of neurosurgical experience with 900+ procedures, specializing in complex pediatric cases. A craniotomy for hydrocephalus treatment may cost around $26,900 – typically covering surgery, 20 nights, regional MRI, CT scans, transfers, meals, and interpreter services. The JCI-accredited hospital maintains Turkey’s first international certification. Dr. Ozkan personally reviews case documents for tailored treatment plans.
The procedure involves opening the skull to access the brain, enabling doctors to treat neurological conditions effectively.
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Day 1: Arrival
Meet the hospital representative at the airport.
Transfer to the hotel.
Rest and acclimate to the new environment.
Day 2: Pre-operation
Transfer from the hotel to the clinic.
Consultation with a neurosurgeon.
Undergo a CT angiography.
Language assistance provided during consultations.
Day 3: Craniotomy
Arrival at the clinic.
Preparation for surgery under general anesthesia.
Undergoing Craniotomy which lasts 3-5 hours.
Post-operative monitoring in the ICU.
Day 4-7: Post-operation
Remain in ICU for monitoring.
Transfer to a regular ward as condition improves.
Physical therapy begins as necessary.
Language assistance for all updates and consultations.
Week 2-3: Rehabilitation
Continue physical therapy at the hospital.
Transfer to the hotel and continue outpatient rehab.
Gradual return to light daily activities.
Week 4-6: Recovery
Gradual return to work.
Avoid strenuous activities and sports.
Follow-up appointments with the neurosurgeon.
Remember, each patient"s recovery process is unique and depends on their overall health condition, the complexity of the surgery, and their body"s response to the surgery and rehabilitation.
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Dr. Ertugrul Pinar is a neurosurgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He treats adult and pediatric patients with complex brain and spine diseases. Dr. Pinar focuses on brain tumors, vascular aneurysms, and skull base pathologies. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves over 500,000 patients annually.
Performs specialized procedures including transnasal tumor resection and brain aneurysm repair.
Treats a wide range of conditions like pituitary adenomas and arteriovenous malformations.
Expertise covers both surgical oncology and reconstructive spine surgery for herniated disks.
Provides care for pediatric neurosurgical cases including hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries.
Dr. Nezih Ozkan is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has held senior clinical roles at premier Turkish and European institutions. Dr. Ozkan previously worked as a neurosurgery specialist at Zurich University Hospital in Switzerland. He also served as the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Abant İzzet Baysal University.
Former Neurosurgery Clinic Chief at Bezmialem Foundation Gureba Training Hospital.
Served as a lecturer and specialist at Acıbadem University Atakent Hospital.
Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital, the first JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.
Provides care at a center with specialized neurosurgery and robotic surgery units.
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