Top 3 Countries for Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery Abroad in 2026 & Costs

Best Countries & Costs for Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery in the World

The best countries for Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery in the world are Turkey, Spain, Italy, , and . All five combine accredited hospitals, experienced surgeons, and procedure costs up to 90% lower than in the US. Bookimed's ranking is based on 24 patient requests and 19 verified clinics across 50+ countries.

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Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery	from $12,000	from $40,000	from $30,000

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Turkey: Best Country for Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery in the World – from $12,000

Turkey specializes in ventricular septal defect surgery with success rates reaching 98%. Most procedures occur in Istanbul at JCI-accredited centers using catheter-based closures or minimally invasive access. These methods reduce scarring and speed up recovery for pediatric patients needing heart wall repairs.

Specialist volume. Prof. Emin Tireli has performed 6,000+ congenital cardiac surgeries since 1993.
Accreditation density. Turkey maintains the second-highest count of JCI-accredited hospitals for global safety standards.
Pioneering neonatology. Specialists perform 100+ neonatal cardiac operations annually for infants with complex defects.
Smart technology. Istanbul Florence Nightingale uses Smart-and-Green infrastructure with international affiliations for pediatric care.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish cardiac centers often provide comprehensive surgical packages. These bundles typically include hospital stays up to 10 days. They also cover preoperative tests and airport transfers. This structure prevents the unexpected costs often found in European clinics.

What patients say: Families often mention the coordinated care provided by dedicated pediatric heart teams. They frequently note how smooth the process feels due to included language assistance. Many patients feel relieved by how quickly they can schedule these urgent surgeries.

Prices in Top-rated Clinics

Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital,Istanbul - from $15,000

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Turkey, Istanbul

Ertan Sagbas

28 years of experience

Clinic is certified :

Prof. Ertan Sağbaş has 28 years of experience of cardiovascular surgery experience, pioneering robotic and minimally invasive techniques. The VSD closure surgery may cost around $29,160 – typically covering the procedure, 10-day hospitalization (2 days ICU), diagnostics, and transfers. The hospital is JCI and ISO certified, featuring autologous pericardial patch technique for biocompatibility. Prof. Sağbaş specializes in robotic heart surgery using Da Vinci system.

5.055 reviews

diagnostics
Angiography	$1,500 - $2,500
Complete blood count	$50 - $100

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Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital

Turkey, Istanbul

Emin Tireli

39 years of experience

Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital holds Joint Commission International accreditation as a national reference center for congenital heart surgeries. Ventricular septal defect closure may cost around $18,000 USD, typically covering the surgery, implant, a 10-night hospital stay, airport transfers, and translation services. The hospital features dedicated pediatric and neonatal intensive care units for specialized postoperative management.

4.5

treatment
Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery	$15,000 - $18,000

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Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex

Turkey, Istanbul

Clinic is certified :

Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty facility with 150+ doctors. The estimated package for VSD surgery costs around $23,750 – typically covering pre-op exams, surgery, 2 nights ICU care, 10 nights private room, medications, lab tests, and transfers. The hospital follows international safety standards and provides interpreter services for international patients.

4.433 reviews

diagnostics
CT (computer tomography)	$500
Consultation with a heart surgeon	$120

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Spain: Top Country for Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery Abroad – from $30,000

Hospital Ruber Internacional

Spain, Madrid

Clinic is certified :

Hospital Ruber Internacional is a private single-specialty medical center in Madrid, Spain, specializing in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and cardiology. The hospital treats both adults and children, providing care to around 25,000 patients each year. Most patients come from CIS countries, Europe & the Commonwealth, and the USA, Canada, and Australia.

Italy: Top Country for Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery Abroad – from $45,000

Ospedale Santa Maria

Italy, Bari

Prof Giuseppe Speziale

34 years of experience

Clinic is certified :

Prof. Giuseppe Speziale specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, including ventricular septal defect repairs. He serves as Director of Cardiac Surgery at multiple hospitals and received the "Top Doctors Award" in 2021. With extensive experience in valve procedures and myocardial revascularization, he leads research on innovative cardiac surgical techniques. The clinic operates under Italian Health Service accreditation.