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
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Doctor
Dr. Ali Fedakar is a cardiovascular surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has performed over 4,000 open heart surgeries and 8 heart transplants. Dr. Fedakar founded the cardiovascular surgery clinics at Giresun and Sinop State Hospitals. He treats complex conditions like coronary artery disease and mitral valve prolapse.
- Specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and beating heart bypass.
- Performs redo valve surgery and abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
- Managed organ procurement for 40 heart transplant cases as a team member.
- Works at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, which treats 500,000+ patients annually.
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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