Minimally Invasive Lumbar Microdiscectomy
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Herniated disc surgery
- Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic
- Discectomy
- General anesthesia
- Consultation with an anesthesiologist
- Medications
- Medical Examination for pre-operation
- Post-op medications
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Duration
- 1 days in the hospital
Accommodation
Hospitalization
Transport
Transfer airport-clinic-airport
Additional information
This procedure is performed using a minimally invasive microsurgical technique for lumbar disc herniation. The approach allows targeted removal of the herniated disc while preserving surrounding tissues and spinal stability. In the absence of spinal instability, instrumentation is typically not required. The minimally invasive technique supports faster recovery, shorter hospital stay, and early mobilization.
Included Services
Neurosurgery consultation and treatment planning
Minimally invasive lumbar microdiscectomy
Fluoroscopy (C-arm) guidance during surgery
Anesthesia services
All surgical materials and medications
1 night hospitalization
Accompanying person accommodation included
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. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English program). He completed his neurosurgery residency there from 1996 to 2003. He became a professor in 2015. He also completed observerships at Maastricht University in 2007 and 2009.
His clinical focus includes functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He also treats spinal tumors and spinal stenosis and performs spinal instrumentation. He manages skull base and brain tumors. He performs vascular surgery of the central nervous system.
Achievements include leading a Parkinson’s research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University (BAP, Project No. T.597, 2008). He supervised a neurosurgery thesis in 2008. His awards include third place at the 2nd National Congress of the Society of Neurosurgery in 2006, the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Overseas Scholarship in 2008, and the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award in 2009. Several of his papers ranked at the 22nd and 23rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congresses in 2008 and 2009. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association.
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About the clinic
Lumbar microdiscectomy surgery for herniated disc may cost around $10,600 at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. The procedure is performed by Prof. Dr. Serdar Kahraman, a neurosurgeon with _doctor_420_years_ of experience and training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The JCI-accredited facility offers comprehensive surgical packages with transparent pricing.
About the procedure
Microdiscectomy removes herniated disc material pressing on nerves. This minimally invasive surgery uses a microscope for precision. It typically requires 2-3 nights hospital stay with early mobilization.
Surgical options
- Basic microdiscectomy package ($10,600 USD) - includes 3 nights hospital stay
- Diagnostic package ($2,825 USD) - covers comprehensive pre-op evaluations
- Advanced fusion procedure (€7,980 EUR) - for complex cases needing stabilization
What's included
The surgical package covers:
- All medical tests and consultations
- Operation and anesthesia
- Hospital accommodation with companion
- Medications and medical supplies
- Transfer services and interpreters
Medical team
Prof. Kahraman leads the neurosurgery department. His team includes specialists in pain management and rehabilitation. Patients receive personalized treatment plans reviewed by a multidisciplinary board.
Recovery process
Most patients begin walking the same day after surgery. A physiotherapy program starts soon after discharge. Follow-up occurs within 1-2 weeks to monitor progress.
The center provides free assistance with travel arrangements for international patients. You can request details about available treatment dates.
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FAQ
When is herniated disc surgery indicated?
Indications to hernia surgery:
- pressure of the spinal cord by hernia
- pain insensitive to medicines
- development of the neurologic disorders
- other treatments are ineffective.
How is herniated disc surgery performed?
Neurosurgeons apply such technique to remove herniated disc (discectomy, laminectomy): open interventional, endoscopic operation, microsurgery. The choice of the methods depends on the hernia location, disease stage, and symptoms.
What types of ruptured (herniated) disc surgery are performed?
The most common surgeries for hernia treatment are:
- Laminectomy. This is a removal of a small area of bone tissue near the damaged nerve ending. This surgery allows to reduce hernia pressure of the nerve, restore normal blood supply, get rid of pain.
- Discectomy is a partial or complete removal of the affected herniated disc. Due to this operation, a sensitivity of nerve ending restores, pain and numbness disappear.
- Prosthesis or herniated disc replacement. This is implantation of artificial vertebra. It is performed after herniated disc removal.
- Spinal stabilization is a fixation of herniated discs with special supporting systems (implants, plates, screws). Doctors provide stabilization if the spine does not hold a normal position after hernia removal.
What are the new options for herniated disc surgery?
Among the latest hernia treatments are:
- Minimally invasive surgery. A doctor uses a special microscope to remove a herniated disc. It allows seeing all nerves and vessels in details. As a result, healthy tissues are not damaged. A patient can return home after slipped disc surgery the next day.
- Robotic guidance system A doctor performs all movements through small punctures up to 1.5 cm using a special robotic device. The system analyzes doctor's manipulations and makes them smoother excluding the "trembling hand" affect. Such surgeries are very precise and effective.
Is it possible to cure herniated disc completely?
The surgery allows completely getting rid of a herniated disc. However, postoperative screening of patients shows that a possibility of relapse in the neighboring discs is preserved. It is necessary to follow medical recommendations to avoid disease recurrence.
What does herniated disc surgery cost include?
The slipped disc surgery cost usually includes:
- the procedure itself
- medications
- fee for a team of doctors.
- admission.
In most of the cases, rehabilitation, preoperative tests, charges for additional consultation with a doctor are paid additionally. However some hospital offer package herniated disc surgery cost which includes all these services.
Only a doctor can calculate how much hernia surgery costs in your case. Submit a request to get a cost estimate and know what it includes.
What affects slipped disc surgery cost?
The hernia surgery cost depends on such factors:
- The location of the chosen hospital. The cost of ruptured disc surgery in Indian hospitals is 1.5-2 times lower than in Turkish ones, 3-4 times — than in Southern Korean, Israeli or Western European medical centers, and about 5-7 times cheaper than in the US or Canadian hospitals. Despite the difference in a price, the quality of hernia surgery remains at about the same level. Numerous certificates (such as JCI, OECI, etc.) confirm high standards of medical services.
- Doctor's experience. A specialist, who has vast experience in herniated disc surgery, applies the latest technologies, participates in the international conferences, and has positive reviews from patients, may ask for a higher fee. In this case, the hernia surgery cost will be higher.
- A type of herniated disc surgery. This surgery can be less or more complicated depending on the hernia location, size of an affected area. Due to this, the herniated disc surgery price changes.
Submit a request to know how much hernia surgery costs in your case.
How much does hernia surgery cost without insurance?
You can see the slipped surgery cost without insurance on Bookimed website or fill out a form on Bookimed to get a personalized quote.
How to get a personalized slipped (herniated) disc surgery cost in my case?
The herniated surgery cost in calculated individually for each case. It depends on the hospital, doctors' qualification, patient's condition. You can compare the hernia surgery cost in different hospitals and countries in the listing below. The rating represents the best hospitals to get a herniated disc surgery. You can choose the most affordable price without the quality loss (in Thailand, Turkey or India) or the medium hernia surgery cost (in Germany, Israel, Korea).
Follow these simple steps:
- Learn the info about each hospital for herniated disc surgery.
- Compare the herniated disc surgery cost in different countries and clinics. Note that the average cost of herniated disc surgery varies depending on the region. It is explained by the price policy in a particular country orientated on the general income of local citizens.
- Submit a request to know how much does hernia surgery cost in your case and whether your insurance covers the expenses.
- Bookimed manager will call you back to answer the questions, recommend the best hospital for you, and provide a personalized quote.
- If you approve the option, a manager arranges your medical trip to a chosen clonic within several days.
Note that Bookimed services do not affect the herniated surgery cost. Learn more about us here.