| United States of America | Turkey | Austria | |
| Herniated disc surgery | from $25,000 | from $3,492 | from $20,000 |
Prof. Dr. Serdar Kahraman brings 37 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise with training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The lumbar microdiscectomy package may cost around $10,600 USD – typically covering surgery, 3 nights' stay, pre-op tests, and transfers. Anadolu Medical Center holds JCI accreditation as a Top 10 medical tourism hospital and maintains a Johns Hopkins Medicine partnership.
This minimally invasive microsurgical approach uses microscopic visualization for precise disc removal. Dr. Ertugrul Pinar, a neurosurgeon with 900+ herniated disc procedures, performs the surgery at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. The package costs around $3,880 and covers a neurosurgeon consultation and surgery, pre-operative tests, a 2-day hospital stay, and a 5-day hotel stay with airport transfers and an interpreter.
Prof. Hanifi Ucpinar specializes in robotic spine surgery using the Mazor X Stealth system with 98.7% implant accuracy. Anterior cervical discectomy may cost around $8,500 – typically covering surgery, 5-day hospitalization, imaging, and transfers. With 13 years of experience of experience, Prof. Ucpinar trained at the Twin Cities Spine Center and uses Medtronic implants. The clinic is Turkey's first robotic orthopedic center operating for over 13 years of experience.
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
Day 3 - Surgery
Day 4 - Post-Operation
Week 1-2 - Rehabilitation
Week 3-6 - Rehabilitation
Week 6-12 - Rehabilitation
Month 3-6 - Final Result
Please note that this timeline is a general guide. Each patient"s recovery may vary.
The doctor is a highly experienced neurosurgeon with 30 years in the field, specializing in brain and nerve surgery, spinal surgery, neuroendoscopy, and spinal endoscopic surgery. The doctor has held significant positions, including Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Anadolu Medical Center and Yeni Yüzyıl University.
Educated at Gülhane Military Medical Academy with further training in neuro spinal endoscopy at The Free University of Berlin, the doctor has also been an Associate Professor. The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, such as The Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
The doctor has extensive training in orthopedics and traumatology, having completed various specialized programs, including advanced arthroplasty and spinal surgery. The doctor is well-versed in hip and knee robotic replacement surgeries, with training from international and national institutions such as the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction and the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. The doctor graduated from Trakya University Medical Faculty, specializing in orthopedics and traumatology. Memberships include the Turkish Medical Association and the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction.
Written by Anna Leonova
This procedure involves removing the part of the disc that is pressing on the nerve, alleviating pain and discomfort.