Ravitch Procedure for Pectus Carinatum and Excavatum
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
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erkan Yıldırım is a thoracic surgeon with Turkish Thoracic Surgery Proficiency Certification (2003). He is also a member of the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons (FETCS). Dr. Yıldırım completed fellowships at several international centers. At the Toronto Lung Transplant Program, he took part in 85 recipient surgeries and nearly 100 donor organ procurements.
Dr. Yıldırım wrote Turkey’s first overseas clinical publication on lung transplantation. He has presented at 37 international and 19 national congresses. He serves as a reviewer for leading journals and holds four patents in biomedical engineering. His areas of expertise include lung cancer, chest wall tumors, mesothelioma, benign lung diseases, and advanced chest wall deformity surgeries.
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 25 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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