Best Countries for Surgery — Page 14

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital is Korea's first digital hospital, featuring the BESTcare system for enhanced treatment safety. The facility specializes in general and abdominal surgery, handling 1,500,000 patients annually across its multidisciplinary departments.

Appendectomy at Dubai London Hospital may cost around $6,800-6,900 – typically covering the surgical procedure and pre-op consultation. The JCI-accredited hospital follows international safety standards and serves over 110,000 patients annually.

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.

The Nordrhein-Westfalen Clinic Complex offers specialized hand tendon reconstruction following strict German DGH guidelines, using microsurgical techniques and Palmaris longus grafts when needed. The procedure may cost around $11,760–17,640 USD, covering surgery, rehabilitation, and medical services with VAT. Their international patient center provides comprehensive support with a 20-person team. The clinic operates under Deutsch Klinik Allianz network standards and utilizes advanced diagnostics including high-resolution ultrasound and MRI.

Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital offers comprehensive surgical care with a JCI-accredited facility and advanced technologies like TrueBeam STx and Halcyon in Radiation Oncology. Dr. Osman Civil, a member of the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society, brings extensive experience from Istanbul Medipol University and specialized training in gastrointestinal surgery.

Artemis Hospitals has performed over 1 million surgeries since 2007, including specialized limb-salvage procedures for osteosarcoma. Their 5-day program typically costs around $11,500 – covering wide tumor excision, custom prosthesis reconstruction, CT-guided biopsy, and hospital stay. The JCI-accredited facility features 11 Centers of Excellence with dedicated orthopedic oncology specialists. Dr Ramkinkar Jha, a surgical oncologist, leads the bone cancer program.

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.

The Holy Family High Specialty Hospital is part of GVM Care & Research, one of Europe's largest private healthcare groups. It has 50 hospitals across six countries. The hospital specializes in orthopedics, traumatology, and rehabilitation.

• Treats around 4,000 patients each year with a focus on osteoarticular and muscular system conditions.
• Offers joint endoprosthesis for hip, knee, shoulder, and foot joints.
• Uses bioabsorbable Magnezix implants made of magnesium alloy.
• Provides regenerative medicine techniques and stem cell therapy for bone and cartilage reconstruction.

Prof. Dr. Ali Solmaz has 19 years of experience of experience performing thousands of general and bariatric surgeries, including advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures. He trained at Marmara University and holds associate professor credentials. The clinic operates a modern 150-bed facility with advanced surgical technologies. Dr. Solmaz is a member of IFSO and the Turkish Surgery Association, actively contributing to medical research and editorial boards.

Gachon University Gil Medical Center is a multidisciplinary hospital, providing medical services of the international level and is a leading hospital not only Korea, but also in Asia. Gil Hospital is located in the heart of Incheon at 1 hour drive from Incheon International Airport.