Rectal Resection in Turkey: 15-Night All-Inclusive Package with Price
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Rectal resection
- Colectomy (large bowel resection)
- Da Vinci Robotic System
- Robotic low anterior resection (LAR)
- Consultation with an anesthesiologist
- General anesthesia
- Medical Examination for pre-operation
- Post-op medications
- Blood tests
Duration
- 15 days in the hospital
Accommodation
Hospitalization
Transport
Transfer airport-clinic-airport
Additional information
THE WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER
ADVANCED MINIMALLY INVASIVE COLORECTAL SURGERY
EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE AT Anadolu Medical Center - Developed and performed by Prof. Vafi Atalay
About the WAFI Procedure
The WAFI Procedure is an innovative surgical concept designed to protect the colorectal anastomosis following surgery for rectal and colorectal cancers. After the diseased portion of the intestine or rectum is removed, intestinal continuity is restored by creating a colorectal anastomosis.
To protect this surgical connection during the critical healing phase, the WAFI technique uses a controlled tube-based ileostomy diversion system. This system temporarily diverts intestinal contents away from the anastomosis, helping reduce the risk of complications while maintaining bowel continuity.
Unlike conventional diversion techniques that require the creation of a stoma and a second operation for closure, the WAFI system allows temporary diversion through a tube-based mechanism that can be removed once healing is complete.
The procedure can be performed using laparoscopic or robot-assisted minimally invasive colorectal surgery, allowing precise oncologic resection while minimizing surgical trauma and supporting faster postoperative recovery.
This specialized surgical approach is exclusively performed at Anadolu Medical Center.
ROBOTIC LOW ANTERIOR RESECTION
WITH THE WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER - by Prof. Vafi Atalay
Procedure Includes
Low anterior resection
WAFI procedure with full diversion tube ileostomy
Robot-assisted colorectal surgery
Hospital Stay
Average 14 days hospitalization (including 1 day intensive care unit stay)
Clinical Information
Standard pathological examination
Postoperative monitoring in the intensive care unit
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- Personal medical coordinator
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Program price
What's NOT included in this package
Doctor
Dr. Vafi Atalay is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He developed the tube ileostomy technique to eliminate the need for ostomy-closure surgery. This method was published in the journal Colorectal Disease. Dr. Atalay specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver cancers.
- Winner of the Gold Medal Award at the Istanbul International Invention Fair.
- Authored over 30 articles in national and international medical journals.
- Received the Best Scientific Research Award from several surgical congresses.
- Practices at a clinic affiliated with the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Hospital.
How are we doing?
About the clinic
Rectal resection surgery is performed at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. The procedure typically costs around $25,400 USD. Prof. Dr. Vafi Atalay, a colorectal surgeon with 22 years of experience, specializes in bag-free surgery techniques.
About the Procedure
Rectal resection removes diseased portions of the rectum. The surgery can be done through open, laparoscopic, or robotic approaches. Patients usually stay 10-12 nights in the hospital with one night in ICU.
Surgeon Expertise
Prof. Atalay developed the tube ileostomy technique. This method avoids the need for external pouches after surgery. He has performed numerous colorectal procedures and published 31 research articles.
What's Included
- Surgery and anesthesia
- 10-12 night hospital stay
- Pre-operative tests and evaluations
- Procedure materials and medications
- Daily physician visits
Clinic Advantages
The JCI-accredited center follows U.S. treatment standards. It maintains a partnership with Johns Hopkins Medicine. The multidisciplinary team includes both surgeons and oncologists.
International patients receive airport transfers and interpreter services. Free second opinions are available within 48 hours. Contact the clinic to discuss your specific case.
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FAQ
Rectal cancer diagnostics
Physicians utilize the following diagnostic methods to determine tumor size, its location and metastatic spread:
- PET-CT scan;
- MRI;
- biopsy;
- ultrasound;
- palpation;
- anoscopy.
- physical exam;
Indications and contraindications for rectal cancer surgery
There are following indications for rectal tumor surgery:
- the tumor is operable;
- the procedure doesn’t pose any risks to patient’s health;
- cancer is localized in the rectum;
Contraindications for the operation include:
- poor overall health condition of a patient;
- cancer has spread to other organs;
- severe infections (HIV, hepatitis);
- blood pathologies that may affect clotting (anemia).
Types of rectal cancer surgery
Surgery is the main and the most effective tumor treatment option. The type of preferred operation depends on tumor localization and its size.
- Local resection surgery is performed for patients with early stages of cancer. The tumor and margin tissues around it are removed. This operation is performed without making incisions - through patient’s anal cavity. The procedure doesn’t put patient’s body under much stress and preserves all its functions. Postoperative recovery in a hospital takes up to 1 week. After the operation, physicians study the margin tissue to determine whether cancer was removed completely.
- Abdominoperineal resection also referred to as APR for rectal cancer. Physicians perform this operation for patients with late stages of the disease, when other management options are ineffective. During the procedure, a part of patient’s colon, rectum, and anus are removed. In some cases surgeons also remove adjacent lymph nodes while performing APR for rectal cancer to prevent cancer spreading. This rectal cancer surgery is complex, performed under general anesthesia. Surgeons make an incision in patient’s abdomen to access cancerous focus points. Then surgeons make an opening in the stomach and connect the end of the bowel to it. It is called a stoma. A special bag is attached to the opening for stool collection. This way patients will be able to empty their stomachs.
- Low anterior resection, also known as LAR rectal cancer surgery. During this operation, physicians remove tumors in the upper part of the rectum. It is applied for stage 1 cancer, rarer - for stages 2-3. During the intervention, a part of the rectum containing tumor is removed. The colon is then sewn to the remaining part of the rectum. Patients who don’t require colostomy after the procedure may need ileostomy. This manipulation has the same intent as colostomy but is completely reversible. Patients need it for a period of up to 8 weeks while the rectum recovers after LAR rectal cancer surgery. The operation is performed by a team of surgeons in 2-3 hours. A patient stays under general anesthesia. Hospitalization lasts for up to 7 days, rehabilitation takes 4-7 weeks.