Simple Mastectomy
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Mastectomy
Duration
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- 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. Nuri Alper Sahbaz is an experienced endocrine and general surgeon. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He also gained advanced clinical experience at Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Medical School. He holds the European Board of Endocrine Surgery Qualification. Only five surgeons in Turkey have this accreditation.
Dr. Sahbaz focuses on surgeries of the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal gland, and neuroendocrine tumors. He is skilled in laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures. He has performed more than 2,000 surgeries in these areas. He is also known for his expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy.
How are we doing?
About the clinic
Mastectomy at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul, Turkey may cost around 7,000 EUR for standard procedure or 14,500 USD for nipple-sparing mastectomy with implant reconstruction. The hospital is JCI-accredited until 2027 and maintains a 4.5/5 rating from patients. Prof. Dr. Nuri Alper Sahbaz, a breast surgeon with 20 years experience, performs the procedure.
About the Procedure
Mastectomy removes breast tissue to treat or prevent cancer. Hisar Hospital offers two approaches: standard mastectomy or nipple-sparing mastectomy with silicone implants. The surgery typically requires 2 nights hospitalization.
Package Includes
- Surgery and anesthesia
- Implant reconstruction (in USD package)
- Corrective/shape-wear underwear
- 2 nights hospitalization with meals
- Pre-op and post-op medical checkups
- Airport transfers and translator services
Doctor's Expertise
Prof. Dr. Sahbaz has performed over 2,000 surgeries. He holds European Board of Endocrine Surgery qualification - one of five surgeons in Turkey with this credential. The hospital uses a dual-surgeon approach for mastectomy and reconstruction.
Recovery Process
Patients receive outpatient follow-up within one week. The package includes recovery timeline planning and 24/7 coordinator support. Pre-op requirements include breast MRI, ultrasound, and lab tests.
Contact Hisar Hospital for personalized treatment options and pricing details.
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Types of mastectomy
- according to Halsted (removal of pectoralis major and minor muscles and axillary tissue);
- according to Urban (removal of pectoralis major and minor muscles, axillary tissue and lymph nodes);
- according to Patty (removal of the mammary gland and pectoralis minor muscle);
- according to Madden (removal of the gland with preservation of the pectoral muscles).
Benefits of mastectomy:
- the possibility of complete reconstruction of the glands ;
- the chance of recurrence is lower than with lumpectomy.
Disadvantages of breast removal
- breast loss;
- longer recovery period after surgery.
Side effects of mastectomy
- side effects of general anesthesia (dizziness, headache, confusion, nausea, etc.);
- bleeding;
- infection;
- lymphedema.
Lymphedema is swelling of the extremities caused by stagnation of lymph after removal of the lymph node.
Edema can develop immediately after surgery, and after a fairly long time.
Lymph stasis is characterized by:
- swelling of the limbs, a feeling of heaviness in them:
- decreased flexibility in the arms and legs;