Skin / Areola / Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy with Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

Breast cancer surgery is available at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. The clinic is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) for international safety standards. This ensures high-quality care for patients traveling for treatment.

The exact price depends on the type of surgery needed and the tumor board's recommendation. An all-inclusive package for international patients typically covers many services. This helps create a seamless medical travel experience.

Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

Patients need current breast imaging and pathology results before surgery. This includes MRI, ultrasound, and hormone receptor status tests. Each case is reviewed by a multidisciplinary tumor board first. This panel of oncology specialists creates a personalized treatment plan. For larger tumors, systemic therapy may be recommended before the operation.

Surgical Options and Advanced Techniques

The hospital offers different surgical approaches. Breast-conserving surgery, or lumpectomy, removes only the tumor. A mastectomy removes the entire breast. Reconstruction can often be performed at the same time. Surgeons use a gamma probe for sentinel lymph node mapping. This technique precisely finds the first lymph nodes cancer may reach. Intraoperative frozen section pathology provides immediate results during the operation.

What's Included in the Package

The package for international patients is designed for convenience. It typically includes:

• Oncomammologist consultation
• Recommended diagnostics like PET-CT or MRI
• The surgery itself, either lumpectomy or mastectomy
• A hospital stay of 1-2 nights
• Airport, hotel, and hospital transfers
• Interpreter services
• Pre-operative tests and pathology review

Hotel accommodation may be excluded from some packages. Flights and treatment for complications are also not covered.

Clinic and Recovery

Memorial Bahçelievler is a JCI-accredited hospital with a 4.6 patient rating. It is also a LEED Platinum certified 'green hospital'. Recovery time is patient-specific and depends on the surgery type. Patients can request a personalized consultation to discuss their case and receive a detailed treatment plan.