Appendectomy, Acute
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Appendectomy
Duration
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
Dr. Mert Tanal is a General Surgery Specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital (2024–present). He previously worked at Acıbadem Maslak Hospital (2023–2024) and Tekirdağ Dr. İsmail Fehmi Cumalıoğlu City Hospital (2021–2023). He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Health Sciences Şişli Hamidiye Etfal (2016–2021). He earned his M.D. from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (2009–2015).
He holds the European Board of Surgery Qualification in General Surgery (2022). He took the Turkish Surgical Society Proficiency Exam (2021). He has published 28 articles in international indexed journals and 10 in national peer-reviewed journals. He has 46 conference presentations and posters.
He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Surgical Society, Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery, National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association, ESSO, EAES, and the American College of Surgeons. His training includes IRCAD Robotic Surgery in Strasbourg (2022) and SENATURK Breast Surgery (2020–2021).
How are we doing?
About the clinic
Appendectomy at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey may cost around $5,500. The JCI-accredited hospital offers this surgery with a one-night hospital stay included. Patients benefit from transparent pricing and high satisfaction ratings from 311 reviews.
About the Procedure
An appendectomy removes an inflamed appendix. This prevents rupture and serious infection. The hospital performs both laparoscopic and open approaches. The specific method depends on the patient's condition.
What's Included
- Appendectomy surgery (laparoscopic or open approach)
- 1 night hospital stay
- Airport-hotel-hospital transfers
Hospital Details
Memorial Şişli holds JCI accreditation - the first Turkish hospital to achieve this. It maintains a 4.6/5 rating from patient reviews. The hospital network treats patients from 167 countries.
Patients typically leave the hospital one day after surgery. The package does not cover flights or extended hotel stays. Those considering treatment can contact the hospital for personalized information.
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