Craniotomy for Sellar and Parasellar Tumors – Transcranial Pituitary Adenoma Removal

Pituitary tumor surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul, Turkey may cost around €7,600 for endoscopic removal with neuronavigation. The JCI-accredited hospital offers advanced procedures performed by neurosurgeons with 19 years of experience each. Patients benefit from minimally invasive techniques that reduce recovery time to about 2 weeks.

Surgical Options

Two main approaches are available for pituitary tumor removal. The endoscopic transsphenoidal method with neuronavigation costs around €7,600. The classical transsphenoidal approach with duraplasty may cost about €6,800. Both procedures include 3-4 nights of hospital stay.

Medical Team

Assoc. Prof. Burak Orhan Boran and Dr. Ertugrul Pinar lead the neurosurgery team. Each has performed over 900 pituitary procedures. Prof. Boran holds faculty positions at Galata University while Dr. Pinar specializes in minimally invasive techniques.

What's Included

• Pituitary tumor surgery with neuronavigation
• 3-4 night hospital stay with ICU monitoring
• Pre- and post-operative medical checkups
• Airport transfers and VIP translator services
• Companion accommodation with meals

Preparation and Recovery

Patients need a contrast-enhanced MRI and blood tests before surgery. The procedure typically requires 7-10 days in Turkey. Most patients recover fully within 2 weeks with proper post-op care.

Hisar Hospital maintains international standards with a 4.5 patient rating. Contact the clinic to discuss personalized treatment options for pituitary conditions.