| United States of America | Turkey | Austria | |
| Whipple surgery | from $85,000 | from $23,000 | from $45,000 |
Prof. Dr. Bülent Karagöz has 33 years of experience of experience performing complex pancreatic surgeries, with over 400 Whipple procedures completed. The robotic Whipple package may cost around $23,320 – typically covering surgery, ICU stay, pathology tests, and 10-night hospital stay. The Johns Hopkins-affiliated clinic holds JCI, OECI, and ESMO accreditations, ensuring international treatment standards.
Assoc. Prof. Kivanc Derya Peker performs this personalized procedure following his experience with 400+ complex pancreatic cancer surgeries. The package at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental costs around $25,130. This covers an 11-day hospital stay, abdominal CT scans, blood work, and full surgical aftercare. Comprehensive support for international patients includes airport transfers, VIP interpreter services, and meals for a companion. Advanced technologies like CyberKnife are also available at the clinic.
Memorial Şişli Hospital holds JCI accreditation – Turkey's first with global quality standards. Assist. Prof. Onur Bayraktar specializes in pancreatic surgery with advanced expertise in Whipple procedures. The package may cost around $15,950–20,000 USD, typically covering surgery, diagnostics, 4-day hospitalization, and airport transfers. The hospital maintains a 4.6/5 rating from 290 reviews with 91% recommendation rate. Post-op care includes personalized treatment plans based on pathology results.
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Dr. Bulent Karagoz is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer. Dr. Karagoz provides treatment at a facility affiliated with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Dr. Kivanc Derya Peker is a gastrointestinal surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He co-founded the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital. Dr. Peker completed specialized training at the Mayo Clinic in the United States. He treats complex cancers of the liver, pancreas, and stomach.
The doctor is a highly experienced surgeon with a focus on advanced surgical techniques and patient care. As the Head of the Surgery Department, the doctor has led numerous successful operations and has been instrumental in implementing innovative surgical procedures. With a commitment to excellence, the doctor has contributed to several peer-reviewed journals and has been recognized for outstanding leadership in the field of surgery.
Whipple surgery, also known as pancreaticoduodenectomy, is a complex procedure that removes parts of the pancreas, small intestine, and bile duct to treat pancreatic cancer.