The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- tumor markers
- CT/MRI of the chest (on indication 650/1200€)
- ultrasound and x-ray of the chest
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment of the chief physician and all leading experts
- development of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- Chest MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
- Biopsy results (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Thoracic Surgery at the Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul offers all the options of modern medicine for the surgical treatment of thoracic diseases, except heart. The department pays special attention to the diagnostics and treatment of lung cancer and other malignancies of the respiratory system. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Adnan Sayar.
Prior to the appointment of the operation, the patient undergoes comprehensive diagnostics, including laboratory tests, mediastinoscopy, bronchoscopy, CT, MRI, etc. With the available diagnostic results, the attending physician selects the optimal surgical technique. The preference is always given to sparing interventions, which do not require thoracotomy.
Most surgical interventions are performed using the very latest surgical techniques – video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. When performing the operation, the surgeon uses a special instrument called a thoracoscope, as well as an advanced optical system, which allows the doctors to imagine the operating field on a large screen. After the analysis of the peculiarities of the operating field, the surgeon resects the tumor, lymph nodes or samples the material for biopsy. The surgical instruments and a camera are inserted through small incisions in the thoracic wall. The advantage of the technique is that only a few miniature incisions must be made during the operation, which significantly reduces the probability of wound infection. In addition, such therapeutic manipulation can accelerate the postoperative recovery and wound healing.
The patients with such oncological diseases as lung cancer, pleural mesothelioma, bronchogenic cancer and tumors of other respiratory organs are treated with the participation of all necessary specialists in related fields. Oncologists, pulmonologists, radiation therapists, chemotherapists, etc. are involved in the therapeutic process. They jointly develop an effective individual treatment regimen, taking into account the stage of the pathology, clinical indications, general condition of the patient, etc. If necessary, patients receive psychological support.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Diagnostics and treatment of lung cancer
- Diagnostics and treatment of pleural mesothelioma
- Diagnostics and treatment of esophageal cancer
- Diagnostics and treatment of bronchogenic carcinoma
- Diagnostics and treatment of pulmonary emphysema
- Diagnostics and treatment of chest wall tumors
- Diagnostics and treatment of congenital and acquired chest wall defects
- Diagnostics and treatment of hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
- Diagnostics and treatment of other thoracic diseases
Curriculum vitae
Professional Career
- Since 2018 Head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery at the Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul.
- Since 2015 Thoracic Surgeon in the Department of Thoracic Surgery at the Memorial Sisli Hospital Istanbul.
- 2013 - 2015 Lecturer in the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan University.
- 2011 - 2015 Surgeon in the Lung Transplant Center, Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital.
- 2010 - 2015 Head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital.
- 2008 - 2010 Thoracic Surgeon, Department of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation at the University Hospital Zurich.
- 1995 - 2008 Thoracic Surgeon, Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital.
Higher Education and Postgraduate Training
- 2013 Professorship, Istanbul, Turkey.
- 2008 Assistant Professorship, Istanbul, Turkey.
- 1991 - 1995 Residency, Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital.
- 1981 - 1987 Study of Human Medicine, Faculty of Medicine at the Istanbul University.
Scientific Publications
- 38 international scientific publications and numerous national scientific publications, as well as oral presentations at the congresses.
Advanced Training Courses
- 2014 Course on ex vivo lung perfusion, Lund University, Sweden.
- 2012 Course on living donor lung transplantation, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kyoto University, Japan.
- 2008 Course in lung transplantation, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich.
Awards and Honors
- 2014 Doctor of the Year Award.
- 2011 Travel Grant from the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS).
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Donation to Life Association.
- Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery.
- Turkish Respiratory Society.
- European Society of Thoracic Surgery (ESTS).
- Member of the Scientific Council for Lung Transplantation of the Ministry of Health.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
About hospital
The Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul is an advanced multidisciplinary medical center that began its clinical practice in 2018. It is part of the world famous Memorial Healthcare Group. The hospital was designed in accordance with the very latest standards of modern architecture with the aim of providing top-class medical services in a pleasant and patient-oriented environment. It is worth noting that the interior of the medical facility is full of live plants, which have a positive impact on people and their mood. The hospital is awarded the prestigious LEED Platinum Certificate, confirming the highest level of environmental friendliness and safety of the buildings of the medical complex.
The hospital has 320 beds for patient hospitalization. The medical and technical base of the hospital is one of the best and most advanced in Turkey – modern diagnostic rooms with MRI, CT, PET-CT scanners, gamma cameras, X-ray equipment, mammography systems and other equipment, 15 operating rooms, including for robot-assisted, endoscopic and hybrid surgical interventions, intensive care units, etc. The hospital also has a high-performance state-of-the-art Elekta Versa HD SIGNATURE system for radiation therapy.
The powerful technical resources of the hospital are complemented by a highly professional medical staff, who have achieved significant success not only at the national level, but also in the international medical arena. The doctors and nursing staff of the hospital are distinguished by excellent medical qualifications, as well as humane and compassionate attitude towards each patient. They strongly support their patients on their way to recovery.
The medical center admits not only Turkish citizens for treatment, but also patients from 92 countries of the world, and therefore it boasts a wealth of experience in serving international patients with clinical cases of varying complexity.
Photo: (c) Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, (c) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul live in cozy rooms with an excellent layout and modern design. The standard patient rooms are equipped with a comfortable automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a table and a chair, a wardrobe, a sofa for receiving visitors. The patient room also includes a TV, a telephone and Wi-Fi. Each room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The hospital also provides patients with enhanced-comfort rooms corresponding to a five-star hotel.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered tasty and balanced three meals a day. If for some reason you do not eat all foods, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your food preferences prior to treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, the accompanying person can live with the patient in a patient room or a hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.
Hotel
During an outpatient program, the patient can stay at the hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.