Laparoscopic Intersphincteric Resection for Rectal Tumors
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Laparoscopic mesorectumrctonomy
Duration
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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).
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About the clinic
Laparoscopic total mesorectumectomy is a minimally invasive procedure for rectal cancer treatment available at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. The hospital offers PET-CT diagnostics for precise preoperative planning and maintains international quality standards as Turkey's first JCI-accredited facility.
About the procedure
Laparoscopic mesorectumectomy removes the rectum and surrounding fatty tissue through small incisions. This approach reduces recovery time compared to open surgery. The method helps preserve sphincter function when possible.
Preoperative requirements
- PET-CT scan for tumor evaluation
- MRI images review
- Medical records assessment
Hospital features
Memorial Şişli has 252 beds and 13 operating rooms. It holds a 4.6/5 patient rating from 119+ reviews. The facility provides Russian-speaking translators and transfer services for international patients.
Postoperative care
The surgical team creates personalized recovery plans after reviewing MRI results. Recovery timelines vary by individual case. The hospital does not cover extended stays or medications for pre-existing conditions.
Consultations with specialists may cost around $140. Patients can inquire about surgical options and personalized treatment plans.
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