Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Laparoscopic nephrectomy
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
special price valid till February 5, 2026
What's NOT included in this package
Doctor
Professor of Urology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. Head of Urology at Arel University. Focus on urologic oncology (kidney, prostate, bladder), BPH, and kidney stones/endourology.
Performed 100 robotic cancer surgeries, 3,000 laparoscopic surgeries (including oncologic), and 50 HoLEP procedures. Experienced in ureterorenoscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, and flexible ureteroscopy.
Author of 47 articles (27 international, 20 national) and 59 abstracts (16 international). Wrote 4 book chapters and has 310 citations. Certified in laparoscopic surgery (2008) and Da Vinci robotic surgery (2012, France). Instructor in laparoscopy, robotics, and PCNL courses since 2010. Member of the Endourology Society; Turkish Urology and Andrology Associations; EAU; and AUA. Research fellow at Weill Cornell in 2013 and observer at Beth Israel in the USA.
How are we doing?
About the clinic
Laparoscopic nephrectomy at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey may cost around $18,000. This minimally invasive kidney removal surgery is performed by Prof. Dr. Abdulmuttalip Simsek, a urological surgeon with 10 years of experience and 900+ procedures completed.
About the procedure
Laparoscopic nephrectomy removes the kidney through small incisions. It is used for kidney cancer or cysts. The surgery causes less pain and scarring than open surgery. Patients typically stay 2 nights in the hospital.
What's included
- Laparoscopic kidney removal surgery
- All necessary medications
- 2 nights hospital stay
- VIP airport transfers
- Accommodation for one companion
The surgical team
Prof. Dr. Simsek leads a highly-rated urology team. His patient satisfaction score is 4.7/5. The hospital holds JCI and ISO certifications for safety standards. It features modern equipment and an eco-friendly design.
Recovery process
Patients need a 7-day hotel stay after discharge. The medical team provides 24/7 support. A Russian-speaking translator helps international patients. Airport transfers and hotel booking assistance are included.
To get an exact cost estimate, patients should schedule a $160 consultation with Prof. Dr. Simsek. The final price may change after tests like the $740 abdominal MRI.
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