TOTAL LARYNGECTOMY COMPLETE REMOVAL OF THE LARYNX
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Laryngectomy
- Resection of laryngeal tumor
- Consultation with an anesthesiologist
- General anesthesia
Duration
Accommodation
Hospitalization
Transport
Transfer airport-clinic-airport
Additional information
Included services
Hospital stay for 12 days
Accommodation for one accompanying person
Surgery under general anesthesia
Anesthesiologist consultation
Assistant surgeon during the procedure
Standard pathology examination
Pre-operative and post-operative medications during hospitalization
The daily inpatient fee covers routine medications and consumables, standard laboratory tests, ward-based imaging when required, continuous medical follow-up and nursing care provided by the oncology team, as well as hospital bed and companion accommodation.
Excluded services
Chemotherapy drugs and chemotherapy administration
Radiotherapy treatments
Additional interventional or surgical procedures
Advanced imaging and pathology examinations such as MRI, CT or PET-CT
Blood products
Consultations from other medical departments
High-cost medications or consumables
External laboratory services
Please note that the total cost of hospitalization may change depending on any additional tests, treatments, procedures, or consultations required during the patient’s hospital stay.
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Program price
What's NOT included in this package
Doctor
Prof. Dr. M. Emre Üstündağ is a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze. He has been a professor at Kocaeli University since 2006. He completed his MD and ENT residency at Istanbul University between 1983 and 1995. He has worked at Istanbul and Kocaeli universities and at Acıbadem hospitals. He has also maintained a private practice since 2006.
Clinical focus: head and neck oncology and surgery; rhinology and rhinoplasty; laryngology; septoplasty; sleep apnea surgery.
He completed international training in Ireland (Ardkeen). In Germany, he trained in Tübingen; Freiburg (otology, 4 months); and Regensburg (rhinology, 4 months). In the USA, he trained at Stanford in laryngology and sleep apnea (4 months). He has 47 international articles and 788 citations (Google Scholar, Jan 2026). He is a member of the Turkish ORL-HNS, the Istanbul University ENT Association, and the German ORL-HNS.
How are we doing?
About the clinic
Total laryngectomy at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey may cost around $18,000. The JCI-accredited hospital follows Johns Hopkins Medicine protocols for this advanced throat cancer surgery. The package includes the operation, pre-op tests, 10-night hospital stay, and ICU care.
About the Procedure
Total laryngectomy removes the voice box for advanced laryngeal cancer. It is recommended when cancer invades the thyroid cartilage. The open surgical approach ensures complete tumor removal.
Treatment Package
The $18,000 package covers:
- Surgery with anesthesia and standard materials
- Pre-op blood tests and imaging
- Pathology examination of removed tissue
- 10 nights hospital stay plus ICU
- Basic wound care supplies
Doctor's Expertise
Prof. Dr. Bülent Evren Erkul leads the ENT department. He specializes in complex laryngeal cases. His profile is available in English for international patients.
Hospital Features
The center holds JCI and OECI accreditations. It follows American treatment protocols through its Johns Hopkins affiliation. The facility meets international safety standards.
Recovery Process
Patients typically stay 3-4 weeks in Turkey. They begin eating by mouth after 7-10 days. Speech rehabilitation starts 2-4 weeks post-surgery.
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