| United States of America | Turkey | Austria | |
| Lobectomy | from $55,000 | from $7,300 | from $30,000 |
Dr. Serkan Keskin has published 42 international journal articles and ranked first in the 2012 Turkish medical oncology exam. VATS lobectomy at Memorial Şişli typically costs around $23,000 – covering surgery, anesthesia, 4-day hospitalization, and airport transfers. The JCI-accredited hospital maintains a 90% success rate in organ transplants and specializes in minimally invasive thoracic procedures.
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) uses small incisions for a lobectomy and lymph node dissection, minimizing chest trauma. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erkan Yildirim, a thoracic surgeon with fellowship experience from the Toronto Lung Transplant Program, performs this procedure at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. The package, for approximately $7,320, includes 10 nights standard ward plus 1 night ICU stay, required 3–4 GIA staplers, and a 20-day post-operative stay in Istanbul is recommended. Comprehensive patient support covers transfers, personal translation in 8 languages, and meals for a companion throughout hospitalization.
Memorial Hospital Bahçelievler (Memorial Bahçelievler Hastanesi) is a multidisciplinary medical center in Istanbul with an eco-friendly design. There are a lot of green areas on the hospital territory, which contribute to patients’ psychological comfort and their speedy recovery.
The medical facility specializes in oncology treatments, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, brain surgery, urology, gynecology, general and robotic surgery.
Day 1
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
Day 3 - Lobectomy
Day 4-7 Post-Operation
Week 1-4 Rehabilitation
Week 5-8 Rehabilitation
Note: Each patient"s recovery process can vary based on individual health conditions.
With over 28 years of experience, the doctor is a distinguished medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of various cancers. Utilizing advanced procedures such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, the doctor has achieved significant recognition in the field.
Notable accomplishments include securing top positions in national exams and receiving the Best Poster Award at the 19th National Cancer Congress in 2011. The doctor is a member of prestigious organizations such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the European Society of Medical Oncology.
Lobectomy is a surgical procedure that removes one lobe of the lung to treat lung cancer or other lung diseases.