Kidney transplantation | Package price
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Kidney transplant
Kidney transplant surgeon's consultation Evaluation for the donor and recipient 2 days in the intensive care unit and 6 days in the recipient's ward 1 day in the intensive care unit and 3 days in the donor room
Duration
- up to 1,5 month (hospital staying included) days in the hospital
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included
Transport
Transfer airport-clinic-airport
Additional information
SIM cards for free communication
Translation services throughout all treatment process
Medical documents in 2 languages
Guest house with 3 meals a day (accommodation for 15 days is free for patients with a transplant)
24/7 Bookimed assistance
- Personal medical coordinator
- Medical travel arrangements — booking of air tickets and hotel rooms at special partner prices
- Patient advocacy during medical travel
Program price
What's NOT included in this package
Doctor
Professor Aydin is a Turkish transplantologist with over 20 years of experience and expertise in kidney transplant surgery. He has held several positions in transplant departments and centers, and has written 35 scientific papers on the subject. He is a member of various transplant-related organizations.
How are we doing?
About the clinic
Kidney transplantation at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey costs between $18,000 and $19,000 USD. The procedure is performed by Prof. Huseyin Cagatay Aydin, a transplant surgeon with 36 years of experience and over 900 kidney transplants. The hospital holds JCI accreditation and offers a 98% success rate for living-donor transplants.
The kidney transplant package includes all preoperative tests for both recipient and donor. Radiological procedures such as CT angiography and kidney scintigraphy are covered. The surgery itself typically takes 3-4 hours. Recipients stay in intensive care for 1 day after the operation.
Hospital Stay and Recovery
Recipients remain hospitalized for 6-10 days after surgery. Donors stay in the hospital for 2-4 days. The total time in Turkey is 15-20 days for recipients and 5-7 days for donors. These estimates may vary based on individual recovery.
The hospital uses modern surgical techniques including laparoscopic donor nephrectomy. This minimally invasive approach removes the donor kidney through small incisions. The surgeon also performs ABO-incompatible kidney transplants when needed.
About the Surgeon
Prof. Huseyin Cagatay Aydin specializes in kidney transplantation. He previously directed the Johns Hopkins Kidney Transplantation Center in Istanbul. He has published 38 scientific papers, with 26 in international journals. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Organ Transplantation Centers Coordination Association.
Donor Requirements
Living donors can be relatives up to the 4th degree of kinship. This includes parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and their children. Non-relative donors require approval from regional ethics committees. The hospital also performs cadaveric transplants through Turkey's National Coordination System.
Blood type compatibility is checked before surgery. A lymphocyte crossmatch test must show compatibility. If the crossmatch is incompatible, the transplant cannot proceed. The donor surgery takes 1-1.5 hours using open or closed techniques.
Hospital Facilities
Medipol Mega University Hospital opened in 2012. It has 810 beds and 127 intensive care units. The hospital operates 25 operating theaters across 58 departments. Advanced equipment includes 3 Tesla MRI, 256-slice CT, and the Da Vinci surgical robot.
The facility treats about 25,000 international patients yearly. Services for foreign patients include airport transfers, accommodation assistance, and translation. All medical reports are translated into English. VIP assistance is available throughout the hospital stay.
Post-Transplant Care
Patients must take immunosuppressive medication for life after transplant. The doses typically decrease gradually over time. A surgical drain is removed 2-3 days after surgery. A ureteral stent stays in place for 3-4 weeks.
Regular follow-up at an experienced transplant center is essential. The hospital emphasizes personalized immunosuppressive plans for each patient. Organ rejection rates have dropped to around 6% with modern medications.
The quoted price is valid until December 31, 2025. Final costs may vary if complications occur or the treatment plan changes. Payment is accepted by credit card, cash (USD or EUR), or bank transfer before the first appointment.
Contact Medipol Mega University Hospital to schedule a consultation and confirm your eligibility for kidney transplantation.
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