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Esophageal Resection Surgery for Benign Pathologies

Turkey Istanbul

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Memorial Şişli Hospital

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4.6

429

reviews

Doctor 4.8

Staff 4.6

Facilities 4.8

Language assistance 4.7

Support 4.9

Highly recommended

87% Clients recommended this clinic

1092 patients

chose this clinic for their care in the last year

What's included in this package

Medical Procedures

Resection of the esophagus

Duration

7 days in the hospital

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included

Transport

Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport

Implant

No implant applicable

Additional information

Surgical removal of the targeted tissue or lesion described as Esophageal Resection Surgery for Benign Pathologies, performed to treat the underlying condition.

24/7 Bookimed assistance

Personal medical coordinator
Medical travel arrangements — booking of air tickets and hotel rooms at special partner prices
Patient advocacy during medical travel

Program price

$26,880

What's NOT included in this package

Airfare

Hotel

Additional activities not included

Doctor

Cagatay Saim Tezel

Thoracic surgeon

20 years of experience

Board certified professional

Dr. Cagatay Saim Tezel is a Professor of Thoracic Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in esophageal surgery and lung transplantation. Dr. Tezel completed international training as an observer at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Member of the European Respiratory Society.
Former instructor for thoracic surgery at Yeditepe University.
Award-winning thesis advisor recognized by the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

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About the clinic

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Memorial Şişli Hospital

Esophagectomy (resection of the esophagus) is available at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. The preliminary program price may cost around $1,000 USD, excluding surgery and hospital stay. The hospital holds JCI accreditation and offers thoracic surgery by associate professor Dr. Murat Akkuş.

About the Procedure

Esophagectomy removes part or all of the esophagus. The surgical approach is determined after CT imaging. Patients need abdominal CT scans before treatment. Recovery plans are customized during in-person consultations.

Doctor Profile

Doç. Dr. Murat Akkuş specializes in thoracic surgery. He serves as an associate professor at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. The clinic provides personalized treatment plans based on diagnostic imaging.

Clinic Details

Memorial Şişli Hospital was Turkey's first JCI-accredited facility. It has a 4.6 rating from 319 patient reviews. The hospital belongs to Memorial Healthcare Group serving 1.6 million patients yearly.

Price Breakdown

Preliminary program: around $1,000 USD
Doctor consultation: $200 USD
CT scan: $750 USD

Note that surgery costs and hospital stay are not included. Final pricing depends on medical requirements.

Patients receive comprehensive pre-operative assessment with CT imaging. The clinic maintains a 91% recommendation rate. Contact the hospital for personalized treatment planning.

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Location

Kaptan Paşa Mah, Halit Ziya Türkkan Sok Famas Plaza No:19 D:C, 34385 Şişli/İstanbul, Turkey

Why people love us

Patient reviews

4.6

Excellent score

429 patient verified reviews

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Rating breakdown

Doctor

4.8/5

Staff

4.6/5

Facilities

4.8/5

Language assistance

4.7/5

Support

4.9/5

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Anonymous • Prostate cancer

United Kingdom

Sep 25, 2026

Verified review.

The support staff were truly exceptional, making a very difficult situation feel much more manageable

If you are looking into this clinic for prostate cancer treatment, I can offer my perspective. The support staff were truly exceptional, making a very difficult situation feel much more manageable, and the clinic facilities were solid. I would say my experience was overall good. However, there were some communication hurdles to navigate. While general language support was adequate, I felt this was a weak point during crucial consultations with the surgeon himself, which led to some uncertainty. This is the main reason for my lower rating for the doctor. It's just something to be prepared for. I am now focused on my recovery.

Overall good

Language support was adequate

Anonymous • Basalioma

Jun 14, 2026

Verified review.

The surgeon was excellent

What surprised me most about my basalioma treatment wasn't the procedure itself, but the detailed skin examination I received. The surgeon was excellent. He made sure all removal options were discussed clearly, which was reassuring since I already had my diagnosis before arriving. Right now, the treated area is healing very well. While the medical care was superb and the clinic facilities are great, the administrative staff seemed a bit disorganized, which was the only downside. Despite that, based on the surgeon’s work, it’s a place I would suggest to others.

My Bookimed coordinator was highly skilled, had the passion and patience for her work and that translated to the numerous array of options provided to me to choose from based on my budget during the entire process.She interacted with me 24/7 just for us to have solution within my schedule. All information (proforma, visa assistance, travel guidance and estimated personal expenses) for the entire treatment were on point and I encourage all manner of persons seeking medical treatment abroad to choose Bookimed as their medical tourism partner.

1. Interpreter only come when the patient calls for his services and that is only during the day. If the interpreter can also support beyond the interactions with the specialist. 2. Airport and Internal movement are left to the patient to handle which can sometimes be a major challenge for some category of patients and given the language barrier. 3. Hospital discharges are very strict even if you the patient feels he/she need additional day(s) to be fit for a return to the hotel to continue the recovery.

Anonymous • Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)

Netherlands

May 31, 2026

Verified review.

The doctor and all the staff have been very attentive and professional, which gives me confidence that I made the right choice of clinic and treatment process

My main concern before starting treatment was how my body would react to the drug. I’m undergoing a course of Keytruda immunotherapy for kidney cancer, receiving an infusion every three weeks. Yes, I have experienced some side effects. These are mainly digestive issues, and I feel a little more tired. Of course, I am still concerned that these might get worse over time. But I must say that the doctor and all the staff have been very attentive and professional, which gives me confidence that I made the right choice of clinic and treatment process.

Julija • Breast reconstruction surgery

Slovakia

Oct 17, 2024

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Honestly, I'm in awe from this experience

The hospital was fantastic, room was private, with all required amenities, cafe - lovely, everything was beautiful and clean. Staff were just so accommodating, my Doctor was knowledgeable, explained the procedure in detail. Honestly, I'm in awe from this experience. And even though I was coming in with a slight fear and a tiny panic attack, there was really no need to worry, everything is on a highest level! Thanks to all!

Translators were top notch! Everything was amazing, I can't select just one thing.

Had issue with payment, it kept getting rejected and due to this I wasn't admitted right away. But once payment went through, all services followed smoothly.

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Anonymous • Lutetium-177 therapy

Nov 22, 2024

Verified review.

I got more than value for my money

Memorial is more than a hospital. It is home from home. Very hospitable and caring staff who show a lot of empathy. My one night stay in the hospital was a delightful experience, kind and available staff, every neat and hygienic room. The doctors are on top of their job. I was taken through a lecture in nuclear physics 101, broken in simple language. The lecturer helped allayed my initial fears about the treatment. The treatment was speedy and the results came so quickly. The doctor was by my bedside to explain the next steps. The translator was fantastic. The transportation service was superb, always on time. I got more than value for my money. I will strongly recommend Memorial Sisli Hospital for any person seeking Lu-177 therapy

The ever presence of the medical support to attend to me in deep into the night.

May be the food could be improved in terms of quality served

About Bookimed service

Bookimed is a fantastic service organisation. Very quick on follow ups and providing feedback. They connect you the all relevant personnel from visa acquisition to hospital appointment promotly. Even when one arrives at the treatment facility they follow up to enquire if one has an challenges

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