TOTAL GLOSSECTOMY COMPLETE REMOVAL OF THE TONGUE
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Partial Glossectomy
- Tongue cancer surgery
- Consultation with an anesthesiologist
- General anesthesia
- Medical Examination for pre-operation
- Preoperative tests
- Post-op medications
- Blood tests
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Duration
Accommodation
Hospitalization
Transport
Transfer airport-clinic-airport
Additional information
The surgery is performed by specialized Head and Neck Oncology surgeons focusing on oncological safety and functional preservation whenever medically feasible.
Included services: hospital stay for 10 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, routine medications and consumables during inpatient stay, standard laboratory tests, ward-based imaging when required, continuous medical follow-up and nursing care provided by the oncology team, 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, and external laboratory services.
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- 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.
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About the clinic
Anadolu Medical Center is a multidisciplinary facility providing American treatment standards at affordable prices in Istanbul (Turkey). Anadolu Medical Center's affiliation with the Johns Hopkins Hospital, one of the best medical facilities in the USA.
Oncology, hematology-oncology, urology, neurosurgery, women's health, IVF, and check-up are the leading specialties at Anadolu Hospital.
The medical center is among the Top 10 hospitals in the world, according to the Medical Travel Quality Alliance (MTQUA), an international organization that promotes high standards of health care for medical tourists.
Patients from the United States, the United Kingdom, Romania, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Nigeria choose Anadolu Medical Center.
Summary about Anadolu from patients' reviews:
The Anadolu Medical Center is a highly regarded medical facility located on the coast of the Marble Sea. It is renowned for its professionalism, cleanliness, and attention to detail. The staff is polite, attentive, and responsive to patients' needs. Highly trained and skilled doctors are available for comprehensive examinations and treatments, and the recovery room is bright and comfortable, with a beautiful view. Patients have benefited from the services of an excellent translator, Elmira, and the support of coordinators Zakhida, Bakhtygul, and Amina. The clinic also offers a transfer service from the airport to the hotel and back, as well as booking a hotel conveniently located 10-15 minutes away. Anadolu Medical Center is the perfect choice for a successful treatment and recovery.
Top 5 Anadolu Medical Center Advantages:
- Highly skilled and experienced medical staff
- Advanced equipment
- Personal coordinators and interpreters
- Pleasant atmosphere
- Wide range of medical services and treatments
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