Best Colectomy (large bowel resection) Clinics in the World: 95 Top-Rated Centers

Dr. Tarik Akar has performed 16 colectomy procedures with specialized expertise in gastrointestinal surgery. The procedure may cost around $7,839, typically covering the surgery, 6-night hospital stay with ICU monitoring, pre-op tests, and transfers. Hisar Hospital is JCI-certified and follows international safety standards for colon surgery. Dr. Akar trained in surgical oncology and focuses on complex GI procedures.

Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital offers colectomy procedures in an eco-friendly LEED Platinum certified facility. The pull-through abdomen-perineal approach typically costs around $18,500, covering surgery, ICU care, and 7 nights hospitalization including pre-op tests. This JCI-accredited hospital belongs to Turkey's largest healthcare group and is conveniently located near Istanbul Airport.

Doç. Dr. Onur Bayraktar has performed 1,100+ colectomies over 13 years, specializing in robotic-assisted laparoscopic procedures. The package typically costs around $29,150 – covering surgery, 10-day hospitalization, pre-op diagnostics, and transfers. Memorial Şişli holds JCI accreditation as Turkey's first internationally certified hospital. Robotic sigmoid resection may cost approximately $20,900, while laparoscopic options start at $18,150. The clinic provides interpreter services and follows international surgical standards.

Prof. Dr. Kamil Yalçın Polat specializes in complex gastrointestinal surgeries, with training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. He serves as Vice President of the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Society and has authored over 75 medical publications. Memorial Ataşehir Hospital holds JCI accreditation for international treatment standards.

Dr. Xavier Centeno Fornies has performed 900 colectomy procedures over 31 years, specializing in laparoscopic and open bowel surgery. The procedure may cost around €6,857–12,000, typically covering surgery, 5–7 days hospitalization, meals, medications, and interpreter services. Centro Médico Teknon is JCI-accredited and part of Grupo Quirónsalud, ensuring international standards.

VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul, Turkey. The team is dedicated to neurosurgery, obstetrics, and gynecology. VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital serves only adults. Patients most often visit from Europe and the Commonwealth, the USA, Canada, Australia, and CIS countries.

St. Zdislava Hospital is the largest robotic surgery center in the Czech Republic, having performed over 4,000 robotic procedures. Dr. Jaroslav Tvaruzek, a certified expert in Da Vinci robotic systems, has completed 3,500+ robotic surgeries. A colectomy may cost around $13,000. The hospital operates in a nature reserve, providing a healing environment alongside advanced surgical care.

Anadolu Medical Center, JCI accredited and affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine, offers anterior resection packages from $170,000 TRY. This includes an 11-night hospital stay, anesthesia, materials, medications, and pathology. Prof. Dr. Sinan Karaaslan, a medical oncologist with 28 years of experience, leads the oncology team. Sphincter-sparing surgery is possible if the tumor is 6cm or less from the anus, potentially improving quality of life.

Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) performs colectomy procedures with Dr. Ron Greenberg, an experienced abdominal surgeon specializing in minimally invasive and Whipple surgeries with 20+ years of practice. The hospital treats over 400,000 patients annually and maintains a 90% oncology success rate.

Asklepios Hospital Barmbek specializes in oncology and abdominal surgery, performing colectomies with advanced techniques. The procedure typically costs around $22,470. Prof. Dr. med. Karl J. Oldhafer, Senior Consultant of General and Abdominal Surgery, focuses on liver and pancreatic surgery with expertise in minimally invasive abdominal procedures.