Simple Thymectomy
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Thymectomy
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. 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
Thymectomy at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey may cost around $7,200 for standard open surgery or $26,000 for robotic thymectomy. The JCI-accredited hospital offers two surgical approaches with 1-2 night stays for standard procedures and 3-4 days for robotic options. Memorial Şişli was Turkey's first JCI-accredited hospital, maintaining world-class quality standards as shown by their 4.6 patient rating from 332 reviews.
Two Surgical Approaches
The hospital provides both traditional open thymectomy and robotic surgery. The minimally invasive robotic option allows for greater precision with smaller incisions. Each method is selected based on the patient's condition and tumor location.
Treatment Package Includes
- Surgery and anesthesia
- Hospital stay (1-2 nights or 3-4 days)
- Pre-operative tests
- PCR testing
- Anesthesia consultation
- Airport transfers
Patient Preparation and Recovery
Patients need topographic scans before surgery to determine tumor location. Some cases require ICU monitoring where companions cannot stay overnight. The clinic recommends planning for a one-week stay in Turkey for follow-up care.
The surgical team evaluates patients for associated conditions like myasthenia gravis. They provide personalized treatment plans with transparent pricing. Memorial Şişli's experienced surgeons and comprehensive care make it a trusted choice for thymectomy.
Those considering thymectomy can contact Memorial Şişli Hospital for more details about treatment options.
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