Best Countries for Capsule endoscopy — Page 3

Gangnam Severance Hospital is a JCI-accredited university hospital in Seoul's Gangnam district. It was the first in South Korea to perform a lung transplant. The hospital's core strengths are oncology, neurosurgery, neurology, cardiology, and comprehensive health check-ups.

• First in Asia to use the da Vinci Robotic System for minimally invasive surgeries.
• Neurosurgery department performs 1,300 surgeries per year. Spinal team has done over 700 scoliosis operations, the most in South Korea.
• Cardiology team carries out around 1,000 coronarographies and 800 stentings each year.
• Two Tomotherapy devices deliver highly accurate radiation for prostate, brain, and spine cancers.
• Five check-up programs, from Basic to VIP. Free interpreter services and airport transfer for bills over $4,400.

Apollo Hospital Indraprastha is part of the largest medical network in South Asia, with 64 hospitals in 9 countries. It is JCI-accredited and won the Newsweek World's Best Hospitals award. Core specialties are organ transplantation, cardiology, oncology, neurosciences, and gastroenterology.

• The hospital's organ transplant center is the largest outside the USA. It performs 900 transplants annually with a 90% success rate.
• Over 170,000 heart surgeries performed. 99.6% of cardiac bypass procedures are beating heart surgeries.
• Nine dedicated oncology centers offer TrueBeam STx radiotherapy, da Vinci robotic surgery, and 64-slice PET-CT.
• Treated over 45 million patients from 120 countries. Prices are 2–3 times lower than in the US or Europe.

Genolier Hospital is the largest multidisciplinary private hospital in Switzerland. Its core specialties are oncology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and cardiology. The hospital holds Swiss Cancer Network certification and was named among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals.

• The most advanced operating theatre in Europe and a top-rated oncology center.
• Oncology uses intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT), immunotherapy, and high-dose chemotherapy.
• Orthopedics uses computer modeling for joint replacements and favors arthroscopic techniques.
• Neurosurgery uses microscope-guided techniques for complete brain and spinal cord tumor removal.
• Performs 2,600+ surgeries per year. Located 30 km from Geneva on Lake Geneva with Alpine views.

Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Center is a JCI-accredited private clinic in Vilnius serving 60,000 patients each year. With 200 doctors and 53 medical specialties, it is one of Lithuania's largest private clinics. Its core areas are diagnostics, surgery, and rehabilitation.

• Zero surgical infections for the last five years – over 2,500 surgeries performed annually.
• One-day health check-ups covering 600+ types of tests and 300,000 examinations yearly.
• Labs operate under LABQUALITY (Finland) external quality control, one of Europe's top systems.
• Cooperates with 200 international and Lithuanian institutions, plus a partner lab in Germany.
• Rehabilitation programs use natural factors like light, water, and warmth for recovery.

Harley Street Clinic is part of HCA Healthcare UK, the largest private network in the country. It specializes in cardiology and oncology. The London CyberKnife Center here was the first in the UK to offer CyberKnife treatment.

• CyberKnife treats brain, prostate, liver, pancreatic cancer and spinal lesions on an outpatient basis.
• Cardiology Department holds Centre of Excellence status from a US quality program.
• Top 10 hospital for heart surgeries in London, according to the Healthcare Commission.
• Cancer Center holds the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark for high-standard cancer care.
• Private wards include a bathroom, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning.

Global Hospital Chennai is a NABH-accredited hospital with over 1,000 successful liver transplants, the most in the world. It specializes in organ and bone marrow transplant, cardiology, pulmonology, and oncology. Part of Gleneagles Global Hospitals, the group sees 2 million patients annually.

• First in India for minimally invasive lung transplant, combined heart-kidney transplant, and split liver transplant.
• Equipped with Da Vinci robot, TrueBeam STx, and 3 Tesla Silent MRI.
• Liver transplant survival rate of 95% over five years. Over 900 kidney transplants and 210+ heart-lung transplants completed.
• Listed in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals and World’s Best Smart Hospitals.
• International patient services include interpreters, hotel booking, airport transfers, and visa help.

Bremen-Mitte Clinic is part of Gesundheit Nord, the largest medical group in Northern Germany. It focuses on oncology, orthopedics, neurology, and neurosurgery. The clinic treats 40,000 patients each year and ranks among Germany's top hospitals.

• Cancer Centre is certified by the German Cancer Society and the European Cancer Society.
• HIPEC procedure shows a 66% five-year survival rate for patients.
• Orthopedic surgeons perform 3,000 operations each year.
• Holds DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality and hygiene.
• Offers full airport transfers, accommodation, and medical translation for international patients.

Istanbul Okan University Hospital is a private multi-specialty hospital with its own research center. It specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, and transplantology. Treats over 110,000 patients annually. Holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

• Patients from Europe, the Balkans, and CIS countries regularly travel to this hospital.
• Over 90 doctors with international recognition work across 41 departments.
• The 250-bed facility includes 10 operating theaters and an on-site research laboratory.
• Holds ISO certification and accreditation from the Turkish Medical Association.
• Named Best Hospital by Azerbaijan.

Bremen-Ost Clinic is a lung surgery and neurology specialist, part of the Gesundheit Nord hospital network. The Pulmonary Center is certified by the German Cancer Society as a leading lung treatment center. Around 19,000 patients choose this clinic each year.

• Ranked among Germany's top 100 hospitals and best medical facilities by Focus magazine.
• KTQ-certified since 2008 for quality, transparency, and patient safety standards.
• Pulmonary Center performs 65% of inpatient and 90% of outpatient lung procedures using minimally invasive VATS.
• Neurology department has 85 beds with an early rehabilitation unit running since 1998.
• International patients get airport transfers, full-board accommodation, medical translation, and a dedicated coordinator.

Global Hospital Mumbai is part of the Gleneagles Global Hospitals Group. It performed the world's first combined liver transplant and spinal tuberculosis surgery. The hospital specializes in organ transplants, robotic surgery, and bariatrics.

• NABH and NABL accredited for quality and lab accuracy.
• Treatment costs 30–50% less than in Europe or the United States.
• Minimally invasive orthopedics cuts recovery time by half.
• After gastric bypass, patients lose 60–70% of excess weight in 6 months.
• Free airport transfer and meals tailored to diet and religion.