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| Gamma Knife for brain tumor | from $4,750 | - | from $15,608 |
At Medical Park Hospitals Group physicians use Gamma Knife in the Oncology Department. This time-proven procedure is conducted by radiologists to treat various stages of intracranial cancer and glaucoma.
Gamma Knife is a non-invasive single-session procedure. During the operation, physicians use CT or other types of scanning to plan their actions.
The effectiveness of the therapy can be fully assessed only after a certain period of time. A patient that undergo Gamma Knife treatment is then required to pass several doctor’s observations.
Gamma Knife treatment of benign and malignant tumors is performed in Medipol Radiology Department. Specialists use Perfection Gamma Knife produced by Elekta company. It has the highest accuracy of irradiation - 0.15 mm, and healthy tissues are not affected.
The procedure lasts from 30 minutes to 2 hours. During therapy, a patient stays conscious. To make a patient comfortable, a doctor inserts light sedative drugs. After Gamma Knife treatment of brain tumors, a patient is observed by doctors.
The Gamma Knife cost for brain tumors includes irradiation cycle and hospital stay for 1 day.
Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is the largest multidisciplinary medical center in Istanbul. It is the 1st hospital in Turkeу and the 21st in the world accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) for the high quality of treatment.
Memorial Şişli specialties are the following: oncology, bone marrow transplant, in vitro fertilization (IVF), neurosurgery, weight loss surgery, including gastric lap banding, and organ transplant. The success rate of organ transplant at Memorial is 90%.
Patients from 92 countries choose Memorial Şişli for treatment annually.
Valued Med Hub Hospitals is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. The team specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, organ transplant, and plastic surgery. Valued Med Hub Hospitals serves both adults and children. Patients from Europe & Commonwealth, CIS countries, and Arab League States visit the clinic most often.
Gamma Knife for brain tumor is applied for formations with size less than 4 cm. Anadolu is equipped with the latest Gamma Knife unit. It irradiates a tumor without affecting healthy tissues.
The duration of Gamma Knife surgery for brain tumors depends on their size and type. It may take from 0.5-2 hours.
The special rehabilitation is not necessary after the procedure. The success rate of Gamma Knife for brain tumor depends on its type and size, too.
Memorial Atasehir Hospital is a private multidisciplinary hospital in Istanbul which belongs to the large Memorial Healthcare Group. The Memorial Atasehir specialties are organ transplant (with 99.5% success rate for liver and 99% for kidney), in vitro fertilization (65% success rate), oncology, cardio- and neurosurgery.
The hospital has Joint Commission International (JCI) certificate for the compliance with international treatment standards, quality, and safety. JCI is a global organization that controls the quality of medical services worldwide.
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a multi-specialty medical center in Turkey, Istanbul.
The medical center specializes in pediatric and adult cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, oncology, weight loss surgery, including gastric band surgery, and check-ups. Hisar Intercontinental Hospital serves only adults. 250,000 patients choose Hisar Intercontinental Hospital to get medical care every year. Hisar Hospital is certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) that confirms compliance with international standards of treatment quality and safety.
Patients from CIS, Balkans and African countries choose Hisar Hospital for medical care.
Memorial Antalya Hospital is a private multidisciplinary hospital in Turkey. It specializes in medical and radiation oncology, general, plastic, and reconstruction surgery. Memorial Antalya Hospital meets international standards of quality and safety according to the JCI (Joint Commission International), an authoritative organization evaluating world-class medical centers.
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.
Gamma Knife treatment is performed when brain tumors are small (no more than 4 cm). The procedure is carried out by a radiologist and neuro-oncologist in the Oncology Department.
Gamma Knife for a brain tumor treatment is considered a non-surgical procedure. It does not require general anesthesia and is completely painless. A doctor gives sedative drugs to make a patient feel comfortable during Gamma Knife treatment. On average, the procedure takes 1 hour.
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation Consultation
Day 3 - Gamma Knife Procedure
Day 4 - Post-Operation
Day 5 - Discharge and Transfer
Week 1-2 - Rehabilitation
Week 3-4 - Return to Normal Life
Please note that each case is individual and may vary. Always consult your doctor for personalized advice.
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Mustafa Solak, M.D. is a medical doctor who graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine and has completed residencies at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital and a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. He specializes in Breast Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Lung Cancer, Head-Neck Cancer, and Gastrointestinal Cancers. He has also worked at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.
Assoc. Prof. Dr Göçmen is a Turkey-based neurosurgeon with over 15 years of experience, specializing in functional neurosurgery and Gamma Knife. He is certified in functional neurosurgery, Gamma Knife and Endovascular procedures, and has won the Young Neurosurgeon Award by the German Society of Neurosurgery in 2014. He has written over 35 papers on brain diseases and neurosurgery, and is a member of several neurosurgery and spine organizations.
Gamma Knife is a non-invasive treatment that uses focused radiation therapy to target and treat brain tumors with high precision.