Radical (Open) Nephrectomy
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- Nephrectomy
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Nephrectomy, or kidney removal surgery, is offered at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. Robotic or laparoscopic nephrectomy may cost around $12,000, while open partial nephrectomy typically runs $9,500. The JCI-accredited hospital provides comprehensive support for international patients.
The urology team performs nephrectomy using two main surgical approaches. Robotic and laparoscopic methods allow for high-precision surgery and faster recovery. Open surgery remains a reliable option for specific cases. For younger patients, a partial nephrectomy may be possible to preserve kidney function.
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital maintains strict international standards. It holds Joint Commission International (JCI) and ISO accreditations. The facility is also the first hospital in Turkey with LEED Platinum certification for eco-friendly design. This commitment extends to green spaces that aid patient comfort.
Each surgical package is designed to cover essential needs for traveling patients. The inclusions are:
- Robotic/Laparoscopic Nephrectomy or Open Partial Nephrectomy with anesthesia
- Hospitalization for 3-4 nights for the patient
- Accommodation for one accompanying person
- Assistance with hotel booking
- Complimentary airport transfers
- Translation services during the clinic stay
The package does not cover international flight tickets or any additional medical procedures. The final treatment plan and costs are preliminary. They may be adjusted after an in-person consultation and a detailed evaluation by the medical team. On-site diagnostic tests are available if previous medical reports cannot be shared.
The clinic's expertise is reflected in the Memorial Healthcare Group's reported statistics. The group notes a 99% success rate for kidney transplants. This indicates a high level of skill within the urology and transplant departments.
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Nephrectomy - what is it?
Types of nephrectomy
Depending on the method of carrying out, nephrectomy is divided into several types:
- open nephrectomy;
- laparoscopic surgery;
- nephrectomy with robotic da Vinci system.
Open (cavitary) nephrectomy
Abdominal removal of the kidney is performed through an oblique incision in the lumbar region, the patient lies on a healthy side. By dissecting the tissues in layers, the surgeon reaches the kidney and separates it from the fatty capsule. Next, the organ is brought to the surface, the doctor bandages the ureter with adjacent vessels and excised them together with the renal pedicle. Having freed the organ from fixation, the surgeon removes it, sutures the surgical field in layers and applies a sterile bandage.
The duration of an open nephrectomy is 2-3 hours.
Laparoscopic kidney removal
The surgeon makes 3-4 punctures on the anterior and lateral surfaces of the abdominal wall (each 1 cm in diameter). Through them, a special instrument is inserted - a laparoscope with a camera for visualization and control of the operation. The doctor removes the kidney with the renal pedicle, ureter and blood vessels.
Laparoscopic nephrectomy is technically much more complicated than open surgery, but it has a number of advantages :
- short rehabilitation period;
- reduced postoperative pain syndrome;
- absence of a large suture/scar in the patient.
Robotic surgery with Da Vinci
Specialists of foreign clinics are increasingly performing nephrectomy using the Da Vinci robotic unit . First of all, with its help, it is possible to carry out the most organ-preserving operation - to remove only a part of the affected kidney.
Today, the Da Vinci robot is the “gold standard” for nephrectomy. In the course of its implementation, the doctor controls the "hands" of the robot and makes punctures no larger than 1 cm. The duration of the robotic operation is about 2 hours, and the subsequent stay in the hospital is a maximum of 3 days.
Benefits of robotic nephrectomy with Da Vinci :
- minimal blood loss and trauma during surgery;
- low likelihood of complications;
- short rehabilitation period (3-4 days), reduced pain syndrome;
- absence of scars on the body after surgery.