Whipple Surgery in Turkey: 10-Night All-Inclusive Package with Price
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Whipple surgery
Duration
- 10 days in the hospital
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included
Transport
Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport
Implant
No implant applicable
Additional information
Minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure performed through small abdominal incisions to treat the condition described as Laparoscopic Whipple Procedure.
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Doctor
Dr. Koray Karabulut is a general surgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in liver transplantation and robotic HPB surgery. He completed a research fellowship in liver tumors at the Cleveland Clinic. He also trained in minimally invasive surgery at IRCAD in France.
- Served as the responsible specialist at Fırat University Liver Transplant Center.
- Completed specialized robotic HPB surgery training at Ageo Medical Center in Japan.
- Authored clinical guidelines for the Turkish Surgical Society.
- Published over 400 scientific papers in journals like Surgery and Surg Endosc.
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About the clinic
Whipple surgery, or pancreaticoduodenectomy, is a specialized procedure for treating pancreatic cancer at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. The clinic belongs to the Memorial Health Group, which has over 25 years of experience in complex medical care. Patients benefit from a personalized approach where a multidisciplinary oncology council plans every step of the treatment.
Surgical Techniques and Approaches
The Whipple procedure involves removing the head of the pancreas, part of the small intestine, and the gallbladder. Surgeons at the hospital also perform total or distal pancreatectomies depending on the tumor location. Patients can receive care through three different surgical methods:
- Open surgery for complex cases requiring direct access.
- Laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery.
- Robot-assisted surgery performed with the advanced da Vinci XI system.
The robotic system helps surgeons operate with high precision through tiny openings. This often leads to less blood loss and a shorter stay in the hospital.
Advanced Technology and Safety
Memorial Göztepe Hospital holds JCI accreditation, which confirms it meets international safety standards. The facility uses a hybrid operating room to handle various surgical needs in one place. For tumors located near vital organs, the hospital uses MR Linac technology. This "smart radiotherapy" provides real-time imaging during treatment to protect healthy tissue. These tools help the medical team manage difficult cases with more accuracy.
Personalized Oncology Planning
Before any surgery begins, a team of specialists reviews the patient's condition. This oncology council includes experts from different fields who work together. They design a specific plan for each person based on their unique health needs. This teamwork helps determine if a patient is a candidate for minimally invasive or robotic techniques. You can leave a request on Bookimed to learn more about starting this evaluation process.
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Indications and contraindications for Whipple surgery
Whipple operation is the only surgical method to treat tumor of the pancreas. The procedure is mainly performed in combination with chemo- and radiotherapeutic exposure. Besides cancer of pancreas, Whipple procedure is prescribed to patients with the following diagnoses:
- malignant tumor of the gallbladder;
- duodenal cancer;
- pancreatitis;
- bile duct cancer;
- small bowel cancer;
- ampullary cancer;
- neuroendocrine tumors.
There are following contraindications to the procedure:
- the tumor is not localized in the pancreas head;
- patient condition is too severe to endure the operation;
- HIV;
Types of Whipple operation
Whipple surgery can be done in 2 ways:
- Open surgery method. This is the most commonly used technique. A surgeon makes an incision in patient’s abdomen to access the pancreas.
- Laparoscopic surgery. It is a minimally invasive variation of Whipple operation. The procedure is performed through several small incisions in patient’s abdomen. A doctor operates with special long instruments under control of optical camera. This technique puts patient’s body under less stress.
The procedures are performed in best hospitals for Whipple surgery by top Whipple surgeons.
Whipple surgery in details
Preoperative preparation for Whipple surgery
A patient is connected to intravenous line that supplies medicine and nutrition during the operation. An epidural catheter or spinal injection is administered. Medications delivered in that way block nerves in the abdominal area. This is done in order to prevent severe pain syndromes during recovery.
Surgery process
The invasion is performed by a team of physicians: top surgeons for Whipple procedure, nurses, and anesthesiologists. The surgery takes up to 12 hours to complete. A patient stays under general anesthesia the whole time. An operation starts when an incision is made in patient’s abdomen. After all affected organs are removed, a surgeon reconnects remaining intestines and pancreas to restore the functioning of digestive system.
After the surgery
In most cases, patients are placed in the general surgical unit after the operation. Patient’s vitals are monitored periodically to exclude complications and infections. The diet will be scheduled and advanced slowly, to restore the functions of the digestive system. Recovery time after the pancreaticoduodenectomy Whipple procedure takes up to 2 weeks.
If a patient’s condition is severe or there are complications during the surgery, a patient is rushed to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Nutrition and medications are delivered intravenously and patient’s vitals are constantly monitored. Catheters are used to drain urine and various fluids from the surgery area. Whipple surgery cost may increase due to the use of additional medications.
Before and after WHipple surgery
Rehabilitation
Patients are prescribed personal diet by a nutritionist. Rehabilitation lasts for 4-6 weeks on average. In most cases, additional care is not required after a patient is dismissed from a hospital. If patient’s state is concerning, they may be required to stay near the hospital to undergo check-ups. For some patients, it is advisable to rehabilitate in specialized facilities.
Outlook
Life expectancy for patients who underwent Whipple surgery depends on the particular case. On average, patients lead relatively fulfilling life post operation.
To counter some long lasting side effects, patients may be required to:
- stick to a strict diet;
- take insulin;
- take pancreatic enzymes to aid food digestion.
How to receive Whipple surgery abroad?
Submit a request on Bookimed website and our Medical Doctor will contact you on the shortest notice. The Doctor will provide you with any required information regarding the surgery, including the cost of Whipple procedure in your particular case. Bookimed will make sure that a patient will be operated by best surgeons for Whipple procedure. Our team will assist you in arranging the trip abroad. We take on paperwork procession and transfer organization.