Best Countries for Melanoma surgery — Page 3

WILMED Medical Clinic specializes in the early detection and surgical excision of melanoma using videodermatoscopic monitoring. The oncological surgery department is led by Prof. Dr. Hab. Med. Tadeusz Pieńkowski, who serves as the president of the Polish Society for Breast Cancer Research. Procedures are performed under local anesthesia by specialists like Dr. Jacek Albiński, focusing on aesthetic suturing to minimize scarring. Every excised sample undergoes full histopathological examination. The clinic holds ISAPS accreditation and maintains a 4.5/5 rating based on over 75 reviews.

Medipol Mega University Hospital is a JCI-accredited private hospital complex. It is one of Turkey's largest multi-specialty medical centers. The hospital sees over a million patients annually and specializes in oncology, neurology, cardiovascular care, transplants, and IVF.

• Equipped with Da Vinci, CyberKnife, Gamma Knife, and HIFU for non-invasive surgery.
• Performs EVAR-TEVAR for aortic enlargement and TAVI for heart valve replacement without open surgery.
• Named patient's choice for pediatric oncology and hematology oncology treatment.
• Has 35 operating rooms and a specialized Interventional Neuroradiology Department.

Bumrungrad International Hospital is a leading global medical facility with extensive oncology expertise, treating over 1 million patients annually. The hospital ranks among the top 10 in the world and operates one of Southeast Asia's largest private cancer centers. Its renowned specialists handle complex melanoma cases using advanced surgical techniques.

Prof. Dr. Serdar Bedii Omay, a hematologist with extensive expertise in oncology and 36 years of experience of experience, leads melanoma surgery at JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital. The procedure typically costs around $7,500–$14,500. He trained at Turkey's top institutions and published 65+ scientific articles in hematology and oncology.

Melanoma surgery at Estophia Hospital may cost around $18,000 – typically covering 10 days hospital stay, 4 days 5-star hotel accommodation, PET/CT scan, and transfers. The private multi-specialty hospital reports 98% success rates for aesthetic procedures. Prof. Emin Tireli serves as treating physician for this package.

Galenia Hospital is a JCI-accredited private medical center in Cancún, Mexico. Its core specialties are oncology, surgery, and mammology. The hospital treats around 10,000 patients each year, many coming from the US and Canada.

• Holds Accreditation Canada Diamond Status for quality and safety.
• Offers breast-conserving surgery alongside mastectomy procedures.
• 200 physicians across 10 departments provide adult-only care.
• Serves a diverse international patient base from Latin America, Australia, and Europe.

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital specializes in oncology and performs melanoma surgery using its BESTcare digital system to enhance treatment safety. The hospital treats over 1,500,000 patients annually across its multidisciplinary departments.

Aktif International is a private multispecialty hospital group in Istanbul and the Marmara region. The network treats adults and children across five hospital locations. Key departments include orthopedics, neurosurgery, urology, and plastic surgery. A dedicated proctology unit handles complex colorectal conditions. Over 2,000 healthcare professionals work across the network.

The group opened its first hospital in Yalova in 1999. It now offers 24-hour inpatient and outpatient care. The plastic surgery unit performs breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, and body contouring. Surgeons use small-incision endoscopy for gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Specialists also provide pediatric surgery and child psychiatry. The group holds quality management certifications for its care protocols.

Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital offers a special diagnostic package for melanoma surgery at around $10,000, typically including airport transfers, consultations with both oncologist and plastic surgeon, and post-treatment examination. The JCI-accredited facility features advanced PET-CT and SPECT-CT imaging for precise tumor staging. The clinic utilizes TrueBeam STx and Halcyon radiotherapy systems for potential adjuvant treatment. Dr. Ilkhan Kasapgil specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery, providing expert opinions on melanoma cases.

Biruni University Hospital is a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 134 doctors across 70 departments. It opened in 2016 and treats both adults and children. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and hematology oncology.

• The hospital serves patients from the CIS, Europe, the USA, Canada, and Australia.
• A new 80,000 m² campus opened in 2023 in Küçükçekmece, Istanbul.
• Includes 15 operating rooms with one hybrid setup and 130 polyclinic rooms.
• On-site Faculty of Dentistry offers smile design, porcelain veneers, implants, and maxillofacial surgery.
• Interventional radiology department treats vascular diseases caused by arteriosclerosis.