Thoracic Wall Deformity Repair (Pectus Excavatum or Pectus Carinatum)
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Pectus Excavatum Treatment
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. Cagatay Saim Tezel is a Professor of Thoracic Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital since 2025. From 2021 to 2025, he was a Professor at Haliç University Faculty of Medicine and at Liv Hospital Ulus. Earlier, he served at SB Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital as a specialist, associate professor, and educational supervisor.
He earned his MD from Ankara University. He completed his Thoracic Surgery specialization at SB Heybeliada Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Hospital from 2000 to 2005. His international training includes a 6‑month observership at the Royal Brompton Hospital and work in the Leicester University clinics. He also attended the STS 41st Annual Meeting and the Ankara University Esophageal Surgery Program. He was part of the Süreyyapaşa Thoracic Surgery Transplant Team. He was an internship lecturer at Yeditepe University from 2013 to 2020. He served on the editorial board of the Heybeliada Medical Bulletin in 2001.
He is a member of the Turkish Thoracic Surgery Society, the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the Turkish Thoracic Society, and the European Respiratory Society. He advised a thesis that won third place in the Istanbul Medical Chamber Thesis Competition.
How are we doing?
About the clinic
Pectus excavatum treatment at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey may cost around $14,600 USD. The JCI-accredited facility offers minimally invasive Nuss procedure performed by Professor Çağatay Çetinkaya, a specialist in thoracic surgery and chest wall deformities.
Treatment Details
The Nuss procedure corrects sunken chest through small incisions. Surgeons insert 2-3 custom-shaped bars beneath the sternum. This minimally invasive approach reduces scarring compared to open surgery.
The treatment package includes:
- Nuss procedure with thoracoscopic guidance
- 5-day hospital stay with monitoring
- Pre-operative CT chest scan
- Airport transfers and interpreter services
Medical Team
Professor Çetinkaya leads the thoracic surgery team. He specializes in pectus deformity corrections. The hospital receives patients from over 90 countries annually.
Preparation and Recovery
Patients need a chest CT scan before surgery. A pulmonologist consultation costs around $200. Plan for 1-2 weeks total stay in Turkey. Most patients experience trauma pain relief within one month post-surgery.
The hospital maintains a 4.6 rating from 278+ patient reviews. 91% of patients recommend their services. Contact the clinic to discuss your specific case and treatment options.
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