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Lumbar discectomy level 1 - 4500 € Cervical discectomy level 1 - 4950 €

Turkey Istanbul
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Estophia Hospital
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What's included in this package

Medical Procedures
  • Discectomy
  • MRI of one area
  • Hospitalization
  • Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport
Duration
  • 5 days in the hospital
Accommodation

Accommodation is not included

Transport
  • Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport

Additional information

5 nights stay included

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

Insurance price
$283

Program price

$4,715
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What's NOT included in this package

Airfare
Additional activities not included
Doctor
Erkam Komurcu
Orthopedic oncologist
21 years of experience
Board certified professional

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• Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hand Surgery Branсh

 

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• Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Pediatric Orthopedics Branсh

 

Assoc. Prof. Erkam KÖMÜRCÜ, M.D. is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology, with experience in teaching and administrative duties. He has a Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology –Training Council (TOTEK) – BOARD certificate from 2010 and a Title of Associate Professor from April 2015. Dr. Kömürcü has extensive experience in orthopedic and trauma, hand and upper extremity injuries, fractures and dislocations of lower limb, radiological evaluation in musculoskeletal tumors, interventional hip dysplasia, benign and malignant musculoskeletal tumors, vertebral fractures, low back pain and fractures in pelvis.

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Languages spoken at the clinic
Arabic
English
French

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Estophia Hospital

Medical Promise Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul, Turkey with high success rates in a variety of treatments. It is a popular destination for patients from Europe, African countries, and the USA. The clinic offers a Discectomy procedure performed by experienced surgeon, Mustafa Kilic, available at Medical Promise Hospital. Patients can expect to stay in the hospital for one day and in the hotel for four days. In addition to the Discectomy, the procedure includes an MRI of one area. Airport transfer and accommodation are not included.

Reviews from Medical Promise Hospital confirm the high quality of care. The medical team is highly knowledgeable, attentive, and caring. The hospital also offers a variety of other treatments, such as hair transplant, plastic surgery, and revision rhinoplasty, all of which are performed with great skill and precision. Patients also mention the excellent customer service and the helpful language barrier.

Medical Promise Hospital is an excellent choice for a Discectomy procedure in Turkey. With experienced surgeons and high success rates, patients can expect to receive quality care and a successful outcome.

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Location
Merkez, Darülaceze Cd. 14/1, 34381 Şişli/İstanbul, Turkey

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FAQ

What are the types of discectomy?

In world neurosurgical practice, the following types of discectomy are used:

  • classic discectomy;
  • microdiscectomy (using a special surgical microscope);
  • endoscopic microdiscectomy (minimally invasive disc removal through several incisions up to 2 cm).
What are the indications for surgery?

Discectomy is prescribed for such diseases:

  • intervertebral hernia, which compresses the nerve roots of the spinal cord;
  • changes in the spinal disc with osteochondrosis;
  • disc injury and injury
  • narrowing of the spinal canal (stenosis).
What are the contraindications for discectomy?

Contraindications for discectomy:

  • blood clotting disorders;
  • oncological diseases;
  • inflammation and infection;
  • diabetes;
  • pregnancy;
  • disorders of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
What examination should be done before the intervention?

Before discectomy, the patient undergoes an examination, which includes:

  • blood chemistry;
  • coagulogram;
  • electrocardiography;
  • x-ray of the lungs;
  • radiography;
  • computed (CT) or magnetic resonance (MRI) tomography.
How long does a discectomy take?

The duration of the operation is from 30 minutes to 2 hours , depending on the surgical approach chosen by the doctor (open, endoscopic.) After 6 hours, the patient can already get up and walk.

Hospitalization does not exceed 3 days .

How is an intervertebral disc removed?

Discectomy is performed under general anesthesia. Depending on the localization of the intervertebral hernia, the operation is performed in the areas of the cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions.

The discectomy is performed by a neurosurgeon. With an open intervention, he performs an incision up to 10 cm , through which he removes the damaged intervertebral disc.

If necessary, the doctor fixes the vertebrae with a special frame or replaces the intervertebral disc with an artificial one.

The operation lasts up to 2 hours .

For the first 2 months after the intervention, doctors recommend wearing a supporting corset.

microdiscectomy

The incision for microdiscectomy is only 3 cm , and the total duration of the operation does not exceed 1.5 hours .

Endoscopic microdiscectomy

When performing an endoscopic microdiscectomy, doctors use local anesthesia . The incision does not exceed 2 cm . The duration of the operation is less than half an hour .

What complications can occur after the removal of the spinal disc?

After any type of discectomy, there is a possibility of developing some complications:

  • sensory disturbance in the extremities;
  • development of a hernia in adjacent intervertebral discs;
  • deep vein thrombosis of the legs;
  • inflammatory process in the spinal cord and its membrane.

To avoid such consequences, it is necessary to choose a qualified neurosurgeon and a clinic that has the necessary equipment. On our website you can find medical centers around the world that offer the best treatment.

How can Bookimed help you get the best treatment?

To get advice on choosing the best clinic in your particular case and the exact cost of the operation, leave a request and a Bookimed coordinating doctor will contact you. He will answer all questions about the removal of the spinal disc, explain what medical statements you need to prepare for this. After the doctors at your chosen clinic have reviewed these documents, they will draw up an individual diagnostic and treatment program with an accurate cost.

If the received treatment program suits you, the Bookimed coordinating doctor agrees the dates of the trip with you and writes you to the selected clinic. Our care department will help you choose the best accommodation option and tickets for the patient and his accompanying person.