Best Countries for Whipple surgery — Page 4

Bumrungrad International Hospital specializes in advanced Whipple surgery procedures, serving over 1 million patients annually from 190+ countries. The hospital is recognized among the top technological healthcare facilities globally.

San Raffaele Hospital performs over 52,000 surgeries annually, including complex Whipple procedures. The facility is a leading European research hospital with specialized expertise in pancreatic surgery. Dr. Massimo Falconi, Director of Pancreatic Surgery, has performed 3,600+ pancreatic operations and trained internationally in Japan, Spain, Germany, and Sweden.

Emsey Hospital is a multi-specialty medical center on the Asian side of Istanbul. It is the first hospital to receive the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate (001) from the Turkish Ministry of Health. The hospital is especially known for orthopedics, spine surgery, bone marrow transplantation, and oncology.

• First EUROSPINE-certified Surgical Spine Centre of Excellence in Turkey and Asia.
• One of the largest bone marrow transplant units in the region with 45 beds.
• JCI-accredited since 2017, also holds ISO 9001 and TÜSKA certificates.
• Offers PET-CT, 3 Tesla MRI, LINAC Trilogy, and nuclear medicine therapies.
• Provides airport transfers, interpreters, and accommodation for international patients.

Avicenna International Hospital was ranked 2nd best in Istanbul by Clinicspots. This multi-specialty center treats 175,000 patients each year. Core specialties include neurosurgery, orthopedics, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgery.

• Part of the Avicenna Hospitals group, operating for over 30 years with four locations across Istanbul.
• Patients come from CIS countries, Europe, and the Balkans.
• Holds IFSO certification for obesity and metabolic surgery.
• Accredited with ISO 9001 (TÜV NORD) and ISO 45001 for quality and safety.
• Offers ambulance services for rapid access across the city.

Estophia Hospital is a private clinic in Istanbul with 87 doctors across 28 departments. Orthopedics, urology, aesthetic medicine, and weight loss surgery are its strongest areas.

• 98% success rate for breast lifts, tummy tucks, ear surgery, and FUE hair transplants.
• 95% success rate for liposuction procedures.
• Serves both adults and children in the same facility.
• Draws patients mainly from Europe, African countries, and the USA.

Professor Thomas W. Kraus has performed over 3,000 pancreatic and intestinal surgeries as chief physician at Nordwest Clinic. The Whipple procedure may cost around $45,860–55,000, typically covering surgery, 21-day hospital stay, and preliminary diagnostics. The ESMO-certified oncology center offers comprehensive post-op care with first chemotherapy cycle included. Professor Kraus specializes in pancreatic surgery and holds certification for hernia treatment.

Dr. Paik Nam-sun is listed among the world’s top 100 gastric and breast cancer surgeons by the International Biographical Centre. He pioneered breast conserving surgery in South Korea and authored a unique stomach cancer procedure. The Whipple surgery is performed at Ewha Womans University Medical Center, a multidisciplinary women's hospital in Seoul.

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.

Interbalkan European Medical Center is a multidisciplinary hospital linked with Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University. It specializes in robotic surgery, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, and oncology. The center belongs to Athens Medical Group, Greece's largest hospital network.

• First hospital in Southern Greece to install the Da Vinci robotic system. Surgeries use just 1 cm punctures.
• Oncology department shares experience with MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US. Offers IMRT and targeted therapy.
• Neurosurgery treats Parkinson's and Tourette's with deep brain stimulation. Also performs minimally invasive spinal procedures.
• Full check-up screens your health in one day. Options include cardiac, urological, gynecologic, and general programs.
• Holds TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation and Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) for international patient care.

Private Koru Ankara Hospital is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Ankara. It treats 350,000 patients annually. Main specialties include urology, gynecology, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgery.

• Equipped with Gamma Knife, PET-CT, and Da Vinci robotic surgical system.
• Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre on-site.
• Served patients from 62 countries through the International Patient Relations Department.
• Free medical second opinions and 24/7 multilingual support offered.
• Complimentary airport transfers provided for international patients.