Best Countries for Distal Pancreatectomy — Page 2

Dr. Riad Hadad, a leading Israeli surgeon and oncologist, heads the department for liver, pancreas, and gallbladder treatment at Assuta. He specializes in surgical treatment of gastrointestinal and liver cancer, with training at the University of Toronto and affiliations with the European Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association. The clinic offers personalized treatment options tailored to patient needs.

Hospital Ruber Internacional is a JCI-accredited private hospital in Madrid, Spain. Ranked among Spain's top 6 hospitals by Forbes. Specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and cardiology.

• Performed 6,000+ surgeries and 93,000+ consultations in 2022 alone.
• Equipped with Gamma Knife ICON, CyberKnife, Da Vinci Xi, and 3-Tesla MRI.
• Treats both adults and children, with 108 private rooms and 15 luxury suites.
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certified for quality and environmental management.

Turan Turan Health Group is a robotic surgery and orthopedic center in Bursa, Turkey, with over 25 years of experience. It specializes in robotic joint replacement and minimally invasive spine surgery. The clinic treats around 18,000 patients each year.

• Uses the NAVIO 7 system for precise, customized robotic knee replacements.
• Performs spine surgery with the Mazor X Stealth system for smaller incisions and faster recovery.
• Offers stem cell therapy, hydrogel therapy, and PRP for non-surgical joint and muscle treatment.
• Orthopedic surgeons have experience performing procedures in the USA and Europe.

Dr. Alon Pikarsky, Head of the Center for Colorectal Surgery at Hadassah Medical Center, brings extensive expertise in gastrointestinal tumors and complex abdominal procedures including distal pancreatectomy. The hospital performs over 35,000 surgeries annually and is recognized among the world's top medical centers by Newsweek. Dr. Pikarsky holds board certification in general surgery and has led surgical training programs since 2000.

Samsung Medical Center performs distal pancreatectomies using the da Vinci surgical system for minimally invasive precision. The hospital holds presidential standards accreditation and operates a comprehensive cancer center with advanced imaging and radiation therapy capabilities. Dr. Jong Kyun Lee, a gastroenterologist specializing in pancreatic and bile duct cancers, trained at Seoul National University and the University of California.

Ponderas Academic Hospital specializes in minimally invasive Distal Pancreatectomy, with procedures performed using advanced laparoscopic techniques. The surgery typically costs around $11,950–$16,520 USD. Dr. Ionut Hutopila, a surgeon of excellence in minimally invasive surgery, has published on spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy techniques and holds multiple international certifications.

St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf specializes in gastrointestinal and metabolic disorders, with Dr. Viktor Alexander Krol leading the departments of gastroenterology and internal medicine. He oversees the certified Obesity Treatment Center, utilizing advanced endoscopic and surgical techniques for pancreatic conditions. The clinic is accredited by the International Federation of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders and recognized by Focus Magazine for excellence in obesity surgery.

Rambam Medical Center is a JCI-accredited academic hospital in Haifa, Israel. Recognized among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals and Smart Hospitals. Its top specialties include pediatrics, bone marrow transplantation, and IVF – with Nobel Prize-winning doctors on staff.

• Over 2,000 bone marrow transplants performed to date.
• First in Israel for robotic surgery on a child and transnasal tumor removal.
• Ruth Rappaport Children’s Hospital has 21 specialty units with family-friendly amenities.
• Advanced technology includes DaVinci robotic surgery, Carto 3 cardiac mapping, SPECT/CT, Pill Cam, and gene mapping.

Herzliya Medical Center is a private hospital with 350 specialists and 20,000 surgeries each year. It treats patients from 50 countries. Its strongest specialties are orthopedics, neurosurgery, and oncology.

• Performs 5,000 orthopedic procedures each year.
• Ministry of Health inspection: patient safety scored 100, infection prevention scored 99.
• VIP patients receive an individual coordinator and a translator.