The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- TSH-basal
- blood gas analysis
- chest x-ray examination
- measurement of arterial blood pressure
- electrocardiogram (ECG)
- echocardiography (ECHO)
- high-resolution computed tomography (HR-CT)
- ultrasound examination of the chest
- preoperative care
- operation with or without pleurodesis/ decortication
- histological research
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- Chest ultrasound/X-ray/CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Thoracic Surgery at the Acibadem Healthcare Group offers the modern methods of diagnostics and surgical treatment of thoracic diseases. The department admits patients of all age groups, including children. The department's thoracic surgeons are in favor of an interdisciplinary approach, and also maintain close cooperation with specialists in Oncology and Radiology. Most operations are performed using innovative minimally invasive techniques, particularly, video-assisted thoracoscopy. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Semih Halezeroğlu.
The department is known for outstanding achievements in the treatment of lung cancer. If a tumor is detected at the initial stage, the department's experts perform minimally invasive interventions, namely video-assisted thoracoscopy. When making these manipulations, miniature instruments are used. They are inserted into the thorax through 3 small 2 or 3 cm incisions. A miniature video camera is inserted through one of the incisions, which allows the thoracic surgeon to obtain the images of the thoracic cavity from the inside. Once the tumor has been excised, it is extracted using a special container for removed tissue, without thoracotomy. Such an operation has many advantages, namely the hospitalization period is reduced, the postoperative pain syndrome becomes less severe, small scars and the patient recovers faster.
The department's surgical service range includes:
- Lung surgery
- Resections
- Reconstructive interventions
- Biopsy
- Thoracic wall surgery
- Resections
- Reconstructive interventions following the neoplasm removal
- Reconstructive interventions for pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum
- Thoracoplasty
- Surgical correction of thoracic wall instability after injuries
- Respiratory tract surgery
- Resections
- Reconstructive interventions following the removal of tracheal and bronchial neoplasms
- Surgery for stenosis and traumatic injuries
- Tracheostomy
- Tracheal intubation
- Endoluminal procedures
- Diaphragmatic surgery
- Resection
- Reconstructive interventions
- Mediastinal surgery
- Biopsy
- Resections
- Drainage for infectious processes
- Mediastinal lymph node dissection
- Mediastinotomy
- Mediastinoscopy
- Pericardium surgery
- Resections
- Reconstructive interventions
- Drainage
- Endoscopic procedures (using flexible or rigid endoscopes)
- Lymph node surgery
- Biopsy of cervical and axillary lymph nodes, as well as of mediastinal lymph nodes
- Surgical treatment of hyperhidrosis (operations on thoracic sympathetic nerves)
- Surgical treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome
- Pleural surgery
- Surgery to treat pleural mesothelioma
- Pleural puncture, pleural drainage
- Surgery to treat pneumothorax
- Pleurectomy
- Resection in pleural empyema
- Surgery to correct functional complications in emphysema
- Surgical treatment of traumatic injuries of the thoracic wall or thoracic organs, as well as their complications
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
Education
- 2008 Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University.
- 2001 Assistant Professor, Training and Research Hospital for Thoracic and Pulmonology Medicine.
- 1992 Specialization in Thoracic Surgery, Heybeliada Chest Diseases Hospital and Thoracic Surgery Center.
- 1987 Faculty of Medicine at the Cerrahpaşa Istanbul University.
Professional Career
- Since 2009 Work in the Department of Adult and Pediatric Thoracic Surgery at the Acibadem Healthcare Group.
- 2008 - 2009 Head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University.
- 2003 - 2008 Director and Chief Physician, Training and Research Hospital for Thoracic and Pulmonology Medicine.
- 2003 - 2005 Head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery, American Hospital Istanbul.
- 1998 - 2003 Thoracic Surgeon, Training and Research Hospital for Thoracic and Pulmonology Medicine.
- 1992 - 1998 Thoracic Surgeon, Heybeliada Chest Diseases Hospital and Thoracic Surgery Center.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Turkish Respiratory Society.
- Turkish Thoracic Society.
- European Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
- International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Acibadem Healthcare Group Istanbul
About hospital
The Acibadem Healthcare Group was founded in 1991 and in a short time has become one of the leading medical facilities not only in Turkey, but throughout the world. The medical group has developed rapidly for many year. Today, it consists of 22 hospitals and 19 outpatient clinics in 5 countries (in Turkey, Bulgaria, Holland, Macedonia and Northern Iraq). Using the most modern technologies and the very latest treatment methods, the team of highly qualified specialists provides medical care, which meets all international quality standards. The medical team of the Healthcare Group consists of 3,500 doctors and 4,000 nurses.
It is worth noting that the hospitals of this group offer high-quality medical services of their in-house laboratories (Acibadem Labmed). The laboratories provide the widest range of tests, including genetic and histological ones. It also includes the Stem Cell Bank and Cord Blood Bank. The Acibadem Mobile Health provides mobile medical services, the APlus service company is engaged in cleaning and catering in hospitals and large companies, and the Acibadem Project Management is engaged in the design of the hospitals.
The Acibadem Healthcare Group has been accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), while the Acibadem Labmed Laboratory has received "ISO 15189 Medical Laboratory Accreditation".
Moreover, the Acibadem holding has its own university, which is engaged in research activities in the field of medicine and professional training of doctors.
With such rich resources and advanced infrastructure, the Acibadem Healthcare Group provides high-quality medical services, which are not inferior to medical care in prestigious European and American Medical Centers.
Photo: (c) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Acibadem Healthcare Group live in comfortable and spacious rooms made in a modern design. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe for clothes, a table and chairs for receiving visitors and a TV. Each room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered tasty and healthy three meals a day: buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. If necessary, you will be offered an individual menu.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you can stay at the hotel of your choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.