BILATERAL NECK DISSECTION FOR ADVANCED HEAD & NECK CANCERS – REMOVAL OF LYMPH NODES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE NECK
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Lymph node dissection
- Complex treatment of thyroid cancer
- Tongue cancer surgery
- Throat cancer operation
- Consultation with an anesthesiologist
- General anesthesia
- Blood tests
- Medical Examination for pre-operation
- Post-op medications
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Duration
Accommodation
Hospitalization
Transport
Transfer airport-clinic-airport
Additional information
BILATERAL NECK DISSECTION
REMOVAL OF LYMPH NODES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE NECK
The procedure is performed by experienced Head and Neck Oncology surgeons with a strong focus on precise lymph node management and oncological safety while maintaining international surgical standards.
Included services
Hospital stay for 5 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 includes 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.
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
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
Lymph node dissection at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey offers advanced cancer care with Johns Hopkins Hospital affiliation. The procedure is performed by Prof. Dr. Zafer Gülbaş, a hematology oncology specialist with 3,000+ transplants performed and training from MD Anderson Cancer Center. While specific pricing isn't listed, costs are typically 20-30% lower than European clinics.
About the Procedure
Lymph node dissection removes lymph nodes to check for cancer spread. Prof. Gülbaş uses precise surgical techniques with access to Da Vinci robotic assistance when appropriate. The hospital provides comprehensive pre-operative testing including PET-CT scans and liquid biopsy technology that detects cancers as small as 5mm.
Diagnostic Preparation
Before treatment, patients receive:
- Complete blood count and biochemistry tests
- Pathology consultation of tissue samples
- PET-CT image review by specialists
- Physical examination with hematology oncology team
Hospital Features
Anadolu Medical Center operates with American standards through its Johns Hopkins partnership. The facility offers 209 beds and advanced equipment including Flash-CT, 3 Tesla MRI, and robotic surgery systems. A weekly tumor board discusses each case to determine optimal treatment approaches.
Patient Support Services
The clinic provides free airport pickup, accommodation assistance, and English/Arabic interpretation services. For transplant patients, packages include 15 days pre-transplant hospitalization and 90 days post-treatment care with doctor fees included.
Contact the clinic for personalized information about lymph node dissection procedures and pricing details specific to your case.
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