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How Much Does Hydrocephalus surgeries, shunt surgeries Cost?

The average price of Hydrocephalus surgeries, shunt surgeries is $11,935, the minimum price is $4,840, and the maximum price is $14,300.
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Hydrocephalus surgeries, shunt surgeriesfrom $14,300from $18,000from $20,000
Data verified by Bookimed as of March 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 53 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

Best Hydrocephalus surgeries, shunt surgeries Clinics: 4 Verified Options and Prices

Hydrocephalus Shunt Surgery (Excluding Shunt Device Fee)

Turkey, Istanbul

Ertugrul Pinar

7 years of experience
Clinic is certified

Dr. Ertugrul Pinar, who has performed 900+ neurosurgical treatments, specializes in ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion for hydrocephalus. The procedure costs approximately $4,840 and is performed at the Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. This Joint Commission International-accredited facility offers navigation-guided surgery and includes a 3-day hospitalization with 24-hour nursing. The package covers pre- and post-operative checkups, airport transfers, and multilingual translator assistance during the recommended 2-week Istanbul stay.

Hydrocephalus Surgery, Shunt Surgery (excluding shunt device cost)

Turkey, Istanbul

Hakan Hanimoglu

25 years of experience
Clinic is certified

This all-inclusive hydrocephalus surgery package covers all surgical and hospital costs except the shunt device itself for approximately $14,300. Dr. Hakan Hanimoglu, who performs over 400 brain operations annually, leads the procedure using modern neuronavigation equipment at the JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital – the first in Turkey to earn this global safety standard. The package includes 4 nights of hospitalization, complication insurance up to $30,000, airport transfers, and a Russian interpreter, offering comprehensive support for international patients.

Hydrocephalus Surgery, Shunt Surgery (excluding shunt device cost)

Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic is certified:

Complete MRI diagnostics of the brain and spine ensure a precise surgical plan. Dr. Melih Bozkurt performs the shunt surgery at the JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, where treatment costs around $14,300 excluding the shunt device. The package transparently includes the mandatory 3-day hospital stay. A Russian-speaking translator, VIP airport transfers, and hotel booking assistance provide seamless support for international patients.

Hydrocephalus Surgery, Shunt Surgery (excluding shunt device cost)

Turkey, Istanbul

Zafer Orkun Toktas

17 years of experience
Clinic is certified

Dr. Zafer Orkun Toktas provides individualized treatment planning based on detailed MRI and CT imaging findings. This package covers a 3-day hospitalization and necessary pre-op diagnostics, including pediatric neurology consultation, for approximately $14,300. Surgeons use an MRI-compatible Medtronic VP shunt with a programmable valve. The procedure is performed at the JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, which is part of Turkey's leading 11-hospital healthcare group.

Hydrocephalus surgeries, shunt surgeries Overview

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85%
Surgery Time - 3 hours
Stay in the country - 10 days
Rehabilitation - 14 days
Anesthesia - General anesthesia
Requests processed - 21657
Bookimed fees - $0

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Gerardo Conesa Bertran

41 years of experience

Dr. Conesa specializes in complex neurosurgical cases, including hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries, with decades of experience at leading hospitals in Barcelona.

  • Director of Neurosurgery at Teknon Medical Centre
  • Expert in brain stem surgery and highly functional areas
  • Trained at prestigious institutions like Massachusets General Hospital
  • Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
  • Develops augmented reality platforms for brain surgery planning
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Ertugrul Pinar

7 years of experience

Dr. Ertugrul Pinar specializes in both adult and pediatric hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries, bringing expertise from his training at Marmara University.

  • Completed neurosurgery training at Marmara University, a leading medical institution
  • Focuses on brain and spine diseases in adults and children
  • Handles complex cases including brain tumors and cerebral hemorrhages
  • Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, known for advanced neurosurgical care
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Bartolome Oliver

50 years of experience • 280+ treatments performed

With _doctor_255_years_ in neurosurgery, Dr. Oliver specializes in minimally invasive approaches at Centro Médico Teknon.

  • World-renowned for robotic-assisted spine and brain surgeries
  • Pioneer in endoscopic transnasal surgery for skull base conditions
  • Co-director of the Oliver & Ayats Institute and Brain Tumor Center
  • Performs over 200 advanced neurosurgical procedures annually
  • President of the European Skull Base Society
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Ahmet Hilmi Kaya

30 years of experience

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English program). He completed his neurosurgery residency there from 1996 to 2003. He became a professor in 2015. He also completed observerships at Maastricht University in 2007 and 2009.

His clinical focus includes functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He also treats spinal tumors and spinal stenosis and performs spinal instrumentation. He manages skull base and brain tumors. He performs vascular surgery of the central nervous system.

Achievements include leading a Parkinson’s research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University (BAP, Project No. T.597, 2008). He supervised a neurosurgery thesis in 2008. His awards include third place at the 2nd National Congress of the Society of Neurosurgery in 2006, the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Overseas Scholarship in 2008, and the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award in 2009. Several of his papers ranked at the 22nd and 23rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congresses in 2008 and 2009. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association.

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