Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) – Wedge Resection
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Wedge Resection
Duration
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- Patient advocacy during medical travel
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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
Wedge resection of the lung is a surgical procedure offered at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. The VATS (video-assisted thoracoscopy) approach may cost around $13,500 and includes 4-5 days of hospitalization. The hospital is JCI-accredited and led by thoracic surgery specialist Prof. Dr. Çagatay Sait Tezel.
About the Procedure
Wedge resection removes a small, wedge-shaped portion of lung tissue. It is often used for early-stage lung cancer or metastatic tumors. The VATS method uses small incisions and a tiny camera for guidance. This minimally invasive approach reduces recovery time compared to open surgery.
Treatment Package Includes
- Surgery and anesthesia
- 1 day ICU care
- 4-5 days hospitalization
- VATS approach (when suitable)
- VIP airport-hotel-clinic transfers
- Interpreter services
Hospital and Specialist
Memorial Şişli Hospital holds JCI accreditation since 2002. It maintains a 4.6 rating from 322 patient reviews. Prof. Dr. Tezel specializes in thoracic surgery with expertise in lung metastasectomy cases.
Recovery and Follow-up
Patients typically stay 7-9 days in Turkey for the procedure and initial recovery. The VATS technique allows faster healing than traditional open surgery. Most patients can return home 3-4 days after hospital discharge.
For personalized pricing and surgical recommendations, contact the hospital for a consultation. The final cost may vary based on individual case requirements.
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