| 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.
Dr. Serdar Kahraman is a neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus. He specializes in brain surgery and spinal endoscopy. Dr. Kahraman previously served as the Head of Neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed specialized training in neuro spinal endoscopy at the Free University of Berlin. Dr. Kahraman holds certifications in microsurgery and spinal procedures.
Dr. Yunus Uysal is an orthopedic surgeon at Turan Turan Health Group in Bursa. He completed specialized training in robotic hip and knee replacement in Luxembourg. He treats complex musculoskeletal issues, including scoliosis and degenerative spine disease. Dr. Uysal works at a center with over 25 years of robotic surgery experience.
Dr. Yusuf Bayram has performed over 1,000 orthopedic surgeries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He specializes in spinal diseases and arthroscopic procedures. Dr. Bayram earned his medical degree from the prestigious Marmara University. He treats complex conditions like scoliosis, kyphosis, and spinal fractures. Hisar Hospital holds JCI accreditation for meeting high safety and treatment standards.
Written by Anna Leonova
This procedure involves removing the part of the disc that is pressing on the nerve, alleviating pain and discomfort.