Excision of Skull Base Tumor in Turkey: 5-Night All-Inclusive Package with Price
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Excision of skull base tumor
- test
- 3 meals per day by nutritionist
Duration
- 5 days in the hospital
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included
Transport
Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport
Implant
No implant applicable
Additional information
Consultation with an anesthesiologist
Post-op medications
Blood tests
General anesthesia
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Medical Examination for pre-operation
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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. Ayhan Kara is a neurosurgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed hundreds of endoscopic spine surgeries. Dr. Kara specializes in minimally invasive procedures for the cervical and lumbar spine. He completed his medical training at Dicle University and specialized in neurosurgery at Kartal Hospital.
- Completed a clinical internship at the Helios Clinic in Hamburg.
- Performs anterior lumbar discectomy, nucleoplasty, and spinal fixation.
- Focuses on surgical methods that shorten rehabilitation time.
- Works at Central Hospital, which treats 138,000 patients annually.
How are we doing?
About the clinic
Excision of a skull base tumor at Central Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, is performed using endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery. This method allows surgeons to remove tumors through the nostrils without any external incisions or visible scars. The hospital uses AI-powered imaging and neuronavigation to help medical teams target tumors with high precision while protecting healthy brain tissue.
Advanced Surgical Technology
Surgeons at Central Hospital use specialized tools to make brain surgery safer and more effective. These technologies include:
- Neuronavigation: This acts like a GPS for the brain, helping the surgical team track the tumor's exact location in real time.
- Neuromonitoring: This system measures nerve signals during the operation to help prevent strokes and nerve damage.
- da Vinci Robotic System: This robotic tool provides high levels of control for delicate movements during the procedure.
- Microsurgical techniques: These allow for precise tumor removal under high magnification.
Diagnosis and Planning
Success begins with detailed imaging before the patient enters the operating room. The hospital uses a 3 Tesla MRI, which provides clearer pictures of brain structures than standard scanners. AI-powered CT scans and high-resolution tomography help the team build a map of the skull base. Angiography is also available to study the blood vessels around the tumor site. These tools allow the surgical team to plan the safest path for tumor removal.
Expert Surgical Team
Op. Dr. Ayhan Kara leads the brain and nerve surgery department. He works with an expert team specialized in complex skull base procedures. Op. Dr. Kara uses the endoscopic approach to improve patient comfort and speed up recovery times. Because the procedure is performed through the nose, patients typically experience a faster return to daily activities compared to open brain surgery.
If you or a loved one needs a consultation for a skull base tumor, you can leave a request on Bookimed to learn more about the treatment options in Istanbul.
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