Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Replacement with Miami Method Axillary Approach
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Replacement of the aortic valve
Duration
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
The doctor completed a residency in Cardiovascular Surgery at the School of Medicine, Çukurova University in 1998, specializing in a variety of surgeries including peripheral vascular, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and cardiac surgeries. In 2001, the doctor contributed to the establishment of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic at SSK Süreyyapaşa Hospital and founded similar clinics at Giresun and Sinop State Hospitals, performing inaugural surgical procedures.
From 2003 to 2017, the doctor served as a competent surgeon at İsviçre Hospital and Koşuyolu Heart Hospital, conducting approximately 4000 open heart surgeries. Additionally, the doctor was part of a heart transplant team, performing as the primary surgeon in 8 heart transplants.
Areas of expertise include coronary by-pass, minimally invasive heart surgery, beating heart bypass, redo valve surgery, aortic surgery, and heart transplantation.
How are we doing?
About the clinic
Replacement of the aortic valve is available at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul, Turkey. The procedure may cost around $15,000 for open surgery with a mechanical valve. The hospital is JCI-accredited and led by Dr. Faruk Gençoğlu, a cardiac surgeon with 28 years of experience and 1,100+ procedures performed.
About the Procedure
The aortic valve replacement treats severe valve disease. Hisar Hospital offers four approaches:
- Open sternotomy (traditional method)
- Minimally invasive (small chest incision)
- Endoscopic "Miami Method" (hidden axillary scar)
- TAVI (catheter-based for high-risk patients)
Doctor Profile
Op. Dr. Faruk Gençoğlu specializes in heart valve diseases and minimally invasive techniques. He restarted cardiac surgery at Batman Training Hospital in 2021. His expertise includes mechanical and biological valve replacements.
What's Included
The package covers:
- 7-day hospital stay (2 days ICU)
- Valve prosthesis (mechanical or biological)
- Pre-op tests and consultations
- Airport transfers and interpreter services
- Three daily meals
Recovery and Follow-up
Patients typically stay 10-15 days in Turkey. The team provides medication plans and physiotherapy advice. Biological valves avoid lifelong blood thinners but may need future replacement.
Contact the hospital to discuss which valve type and surgical approach suits your condition.
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