Total Gastrectomy (for benign disease or malignant cases with D1 lymph node dissection)
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Gastroectomy
Duration
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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
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
Total gastrectomy for gastric adenocarcinoma is performed at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. The procedure may cost around $11,500 and includes neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery. The hospital is JCI-accredited and led by Prof. Dr. Yaşar Çolak, a gastroenterologist with _doctor_7178_years_ of experience.
About the Procedure
Total gastrectomy removes the entire stomach to treat gastric adenocarcinoma. The approach combines neoadjuvant chemotherapy and surgery for better outcomes. Diagnostic tests like PET-CT and laparoscopy ensure accurate staging before treatment.
Doctor's Expertise
Prof. Dr. Yaşar Çolak has performed over 1,100 procedures. He trained at Cleveland Clinic Florida in advanced endoscopy techniques. His _doctor_7178_years_ of experience include complex gastrointestinal surgeries.
Hospital Features
Memorial Şişli Hospital holds JCI accreditation and a 4.6 patient rating. It offers advanced diagnostics including PET-CT and MRI scans. The facility provides free airport transfers and translation services.
What's Included
- Neoadjuvant chemotherapy
- Total gastrectomy surgery
- Diagnostic tests (PET-CT or MRI)
- Consultation with surgeon
Additional diagnostic laparoscopy costs around $2,500. The hospital can assist with accommodation arrangements. Contact them for personalized treatment planning.
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