Mitral Valve Replacement with St. Jude Biological Valve — Minimally Invasive Technique
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Heart Valve Replacement
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
Heart valve replacement surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul, Turkey may cost around $17,720 for mechanical mitral valve replacement. The procedure is performed by Dr. Faruk Gençoğlu, an interventional cardiologist with 28 years of experience and over 900 procedures completed.
Procedure Options
The hospital offers several valve replacement approaches:
- Mitral valve replacement using minimally invasive techniques
- Aortic valve replacement through the axillary 'Miami' approach
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) without chest incision
Doctor Profile
Dr. Gençoğlu specializes in cardiovascular procedures with extensive experience at Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Institute. He has participated in over 3,000 cases and served as chief of open-heart surgery. His patients receive customized valve replacement plans.
Hospital Features
The JCI-accredited facility has a 4.5/5 patient rating. It handles 250,000-500,000 cases annually with an 86-91% recommendation rate. The cardiac unit uses advanced equipment for minimally invasive techniques.
Procedure Package
The treatment package includes:
- Surgery and valve implant
- 7-9 day hospital stay with ICU coverage
- Pre- and post-operative care
- Airport transfers and translation services
- Follow-up consultation
Patients can discuss their valve replacement options with Dr. Gençoğlu during an initial consultation that includes echocardiography evaluation.
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