Total Thyroidectomy by European Board-Certified Surgeon with 2,000+ Cases
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Thyroid resection
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
What's NOT included in this package
Doctor
Dr. Nuri Alper Sahbaz is a general and breast surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He is one of only five surgeons in Turkey holding the European Board of Endocrine Surgery certification. This credential covers thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal gland, and neuroendocrine tumor surgery. Dr. Sahbaz has performed over 2,000 successful surgical operations.
- Completed clinical studies at Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas.
- Obtained the ECFMG Certificate to practice medicine in the United States.
- Holds a diploma in laparoscopic surgery from the University of Strasbourg.
- Specializes in oncoplastic breast surgery and minimally invasive endocrine procedures.
How are we doing?
About the clinic
Thyroid resection at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul, Turkey may cost around €4,750 for a unilateral procedure. The hospital is JCI-accredited and offers the surgery under Prof. Dr. Nuri Alper Sahbaz, a European Board-certified endocrine surgeon with 2,000+ thyroid operations performed.
About the surgeon
Prof. Dr. Nuri Alper Sahbaz specializes in endocrine surgery and minimally invasive techniques. With 21 years of experience, he trained at Baylor College of Medicine and University of Texas. He is one of only five surgeons in Turkey with European Board certification in Endocrine Surgery.
Procedure options
The clinic provides two main thyroid resection options:
- Unilateral total thyroidectomy (hemithyroidectomy) - around €4,750
- Total bilateral thyroidectomy with central neck lymph node dissection - around €6,580
What's included
The package covers:
- Thyroid resection surgery with neuromonitoring
- 1 night hospitalization in private room
- Pre-op tests and consultations
- Meals and airport transfers
- 24/7 interpreter services
Treatment process
Patients typically stay 7-10 days in Turkey for pre-op assessment and post-op controls. The minimally invasive procedure uses nerve monitoring to protect vocal cords. Most patients recover within 24-48 hours after surgery.
Hisar Hospital maintains a 4.6/5 rating from 195 patient reviews. Those considering thyroid surgery can request a personalized cost estimate based on their specific needs.
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FAQ
How much does thyroid surgery cost?
The cost of thyroidectomy surgery depends on:
- Intervention method. The organ is removed by open, endoscopic and robotic methods. The most expensive is the robotic operation.
- Surgeon Qualifications. The price for the procedure at the professor and the head of the department is higher than that of an ordinary doctor.
- Selected country and clinic. The cost of medical services in a particular state depends on its level of economic development. In a hospital, it is formed based on its type (private or public) and the services that are included in the price.
On this page you can find the estimated prices for thyroidectomy in clinics around the world. How much does the intervention cost in your particular case, check with the Bookimed coordinating doctor.
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