Turkey, Istanbul
Erkan Yildirim
Pre-surgical 3D CT imaging enables personalized bar selection and implant customization for optimal cosmetic and functional results. Dr. Erkan Yildirim, who authored Turkey’s first overseas lung-transplant study, performs the minimally invasive Nuss procedure in a single trip at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. The package costs around $8,060 and covers consultation, Thorax CT scan, echocardiography, pulmonary function test, surgery with 2 Nuss bars and 2 fixators, 5-day hospitalization, and VIP transfers. The JCI-accredited facility treats over 500,000 patients annually, ensuring high safety standards.