Minimally Invasive Nuss Procedure for Pectus Excavatum — 5 Nights & VIP Transfer
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Pectus Excavatum Treatment
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
Dr. Erkan Yildirim is a thoracic surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He published Turkey's first overseas clinical study on lung transplantation. He participated in nearly 100 donor organ procurements in Canada. Dr. Yildirim specializes in lung cancer and chest wall deformity surgeries.
- Member of the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons (FETCS).
- Completed lung transplant fellowships in Toronto, Zurich, and Kyoto.
- Holds four patents in the field of biomedical engineering.
- Treats complex conditions like mesothelioma and mediastinal masses.
How are we doing?
About the clinic
Pectus excavatum treatment at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul, Turkey may cost around 8,600 EUR. The JCI-accredited hospital offers advanced surgical correction with two procedure options by an experienced thoracic surgeon. Dr. Erkan Yıldırım specializes in chest wall deformities with 26 years' experience and over 900 procedures performed.
Surgical Options
The clinic provides two main approaches:
- Minimally invasive Nuss procedure (10,500 EUR) using one bar and fixator
- 3D custom implant placement (9,500 EUR) with personalized chest reconstruction
What's Included
The treatment package covers:
- Full pre-op assessment including CT scans and heart tests
- Surgery with anesthesia and required implants
- 3-5 nights hospitalization depending on procedure
- VIP airport transfers and post-op care during stay
Treatment Process
Patients undergo thorough chest evaluations before surgery. The minimally invasive approach reduces recovery time and post-op pain. Typical hospital stay is 5 nights for Nuss procedure or 3 nights for 3D implants. A total stay of 7-10 days in Turkey is recommended.
Dr. Yıldırım holds certification in thoracic surgery and trained at Toronto's lung transplant program. Hisar Hospital maintains a 4.4/5 patient rating for its advanced imaging and VIP services.
The clinic can help determine which surgical approach best suits individual needs.
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