Data verified by Bookimed as of February 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 126 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2024–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Ömer Bilgehan Poyrazoğlu specializes in minimally invasive surgery with 21 years of experience and 900+ procedures performed. Umbilical hernia repair at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals typically costs around 2,645€ – covering surgery, 2 days hospitalization, preoperative tests, meals, transfers, and a 4-star hotel stay. The clinic is accredited by the Turkish Medical Association. Dr. Poyrazoğlu received advanced training in France and holds IFSO membership.
Dr. Petr Zeithaml has specialized in general surgery since 2001, focusing on umbilical hernia repairs. The all-inclusive package may cost around $2,700 – typically covering surgery, pre-op exams, hospitalization, transfers, and interpretation services. Patients can choose between open or laparoscopic approaches, with most discharged the same or next day. The clinic provides full concierge support and detailed medical reports in English.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cemal Kara has performed 6,200+ procedures over 25 years, specializing in laparoscopic umbilical hernia repair. The package may cost around €4,000 – typically covering surgery, 1 night hospital stay, pre-op tests, and VIP transfers. Dr. Kara invented patented surgical instruments and holds Turkish Surgical Association certification. Medical Park İzmir holds JCI, IFSO, and ISO 9001:2015 accreditations.
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Surgery Time - 2 hours
Stay in the country - 7 days
Rehabilitation - 14 days
Anesthesia - General anesthesia
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Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques, including umbilical hernia repair, at Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital.
Over 25 years of experience in general surgery
Published 43 international articles on surgical techniques
Expert in minimally invasive procedures for better recovery
Fluent in Turkish, English, and German for international patients
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Fast Facts about Umbilical hernia repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair
This surgical procedure corrects an umbilical hernia by closing the defect in the abdominal wall near the navel.
Pros: Minimally invasive with a low complication rate of 2-5%. Shorter hospital stay compared to other hernia surgeries.
Cons: Higher risk of recurrence compared to inguinal hernia repair, with a rate of 10-30% in some cases.
Effectiveness: Success rate of 90-95% in preventing hernia recurrence.
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Recovery: 1-2 weeks.
Best for: Small to medium-sized hernias around the navel, affecting infants or adults.