Skin / Areola / Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy with Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Breast cancer surgery
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
Breast cancer surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey may cost around $11,000 for breast-conserving procedures or $20,000 for mastectomy with reconstruction. The JCI-accredited facility offers specialized oncology care led by Prof. Dr. Fatih Aydogan, a surgical oncologist with 41 years of experience in breast-sparing techniques.
Surgical options
The hospital provides two main approaches:
- Breast-conserving surgery with sentinel lymph node biopsy ($11,000, 1-night stay)
- Skin-sparing mastectomy with immediate implant reconstruction ($20,000, 2-night stay)
Treatment details
Prof. Aydogan specializes in preserving breast tissue when possible. All patients receive PET-CT scans and pathology reviews. The package includes airport transfers and interpreter services.
Recovery process
Patients typically mobilize within 24-48 hours. Most return home after 5-7 days. Follow-up consultations help plan further treatment based on pathology results.
The hospital maintains a 4.6 rating from 320 patients. Those considering breast cancer surgery can request more details about the treatment packages.
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