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Ospedale Santa Maria is an Italian Health Service-accredited hospital founded in 1969. It is a national reference for male and female infertility treatment and medically assisted reproduction. The hospital also runs a dedicated Breast Unit for breast cancer prevention and treatment.
Prof. Dr. Ebru Ayvazoğlu Soy is a specialist in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery with over 15 years of experience. She uses ERAS protocols to help patients recover faster after procedures. Her clinic offers laparoscopic and robotic surgery for fluid-filled sacs, focusing on removing precancerous cysts like IPMN. Diagnostic options include MRI, CT scans, and endoscopic ultrasound to assess risk. The surgical team provides care in five languages, including English and Arabic. Prof. Dr. Soy is a member of the International College of Surgeons.
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Dr. Engin Cakar, a professor and specialist in lymphoedema physiotherapy, has 3 years of dedicated experience at Memorial Şişli Hospital, which holds JCI and ISO accreditations. The clinic's outpatient lymphoedema plan runs 30–60 days and may cost around $690–$1,110 per day, covering lymphatic massage, bandaging, and VASOTREN treatment. An initial consultation may cost around $140, and options include laser/VASER liposuction for around $4,400.
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