The procedure uses focused radiation, precisely targeting brain tumors, causing minimal damage to healthy tissue.
This therapy uses focused radiation to treat spinal tumors, offering precision, non-invasive treatment, and potential quick recovery.
Gamma Knife | from $4500 | - | - |
Gamma Knife for brain tumor | from $4500 | - | from $16234 |
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The total cost is calculated individually. It may range depending on your medical issue, doctor's qualification, procedure complexity and related complications (if they occur). You’ll get the exact price for a plastic surgery procedure after a consultation with a doctor. |
The treatment of malignant and benign tumors with Gamma Knife is conducted in the Radiology Department. Specialists use Perfexion Gamma Knife unit produced by Elekta. It has the highest irradiation accuracy - 0.15 mm. It means that healthy tissues are not affected.
The procedure lasts from 30 minutes to 2 hours. After the irradiation, a patient stays under doctors’ observation during 24 hours.
The Gamma Knife procedure cost includes therapeutic session and hospital stay during 1 day.
At Memorial Healthcare Group radiologists use Gamma Knife to treat patients in the Oncology Department. The procedure is utilized to eradicate metastases in the brain. It is not recommended for use if the tumor is too big, is developing too fast or its boundaries are hard to determine.
The operation is non-invasive, meaning a patient doesn’t require any rehabilitation. Also, it doesn’t harm patient’s health, because of the precise beam technology. Doctors observe patients for a month after the operation.
Gamma Knife | $4300 |
Biochemical blood analysis | $180 |
MRI of one area | $450 - $650 |
Extended analysis of blood | $810 |
EEG (Electroencephalography) | $320 |
VM Hospitals is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey, specializing in neurosurgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, organ transplant, and plastic surgery. The clinic is highly rated by the patients from Europe & Commonwealth, CIS countries, and Arab League States, who appreciate the professionalism and correct follow-up of the doctors, such as Professor Baran Yilmaz https://us-uk.bookimed.com/doctor/baran-yilmaz/. They offer Gamma Knife in Turkey https://us-uk.bookimed.com/offer-procedure/63f469fa0b5e2ca8070702d2/. The procedure includes Head MRI and MRI of one area and lasts 1 day. The offer does not include accommodation or transfer from the airport.
Physicians use Gamma Knife in the Radiology Department. This procedure is conducted by radiologists to treat various stages of intracranial cancer and glaucoma.
Gamma Knife is a non-invasive single-session procedure. During the operation, physicians use CT or other types of scanning to plan their actions.
The effectiveness of the therapy can be adequately assessed only after a certain period (up to half of year). After Gamma Knife treatment a patient is required to pass MRI to check the results.
The Gamma Knife radiosurgery cost is calculated individually after the examination.
MRI of one area | $550 |
CT (computer tomography) | $500 |
Ultrasound | $200 - $300 |
Biopsy | $1800 - $7000 |
Consultation with a neurologist | $631 |
Istanbul Oncology Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul Oncology Hospital, established in 2008, started as an outpatient oncology clinic and later expanded to become a fully-fledged Oncology Hospital in 2015. The team is dedicated to orthopedics, oncology, diagnostics, and medical check-up. Istanbul Oncology Hospital serves only adults. At Istanbul Oncology Hospital, all procedures and medical interventions are carried out by experienced medical staff guided by advanced technology. 11640 patients choose Istanbul Oncology Hospital to get medical care every year. Patients from Russian-speaking countries, Europe & Commonwealth, and the Balkans often visit the clinic.
At Medical Park Hospitals Group physicians use Gamma Knife in the Oncology Department. This time-proven procedure is conducted by radiologists to treat various stages of intracranial cancer and glaucoma.
Gamma Knife is a non-invasive single-session procedure. During the operation, physicians use CT or other types of scanning to plan their actions.
The effectiveness of the therapy can be fully assessed only after a certain period of time. A patient that undergo Gamma Knife treatment is then required to pass several doctor’s observations.
Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital offers 102 single-patient rooms categorized into three types. Each room features ergonomic and orthopedic beds, satellite TV, WiFi, a phone, a private bathroom, a nurse call system, and room services for optimal comfort. The hospital is internationally recognized for its specialized staff and advanced technology, ranking among the top healthcare institutions globally.
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a multi-specialty medical center in Turkey, Istanbul.
The medical center specializes in pediatric and adult cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, oncology, weight loss surgery, including gastric band surgery, and check-ups. Hisar Intercontinental Hospital serves only adults. 250,000 patients choose Hisar Intercontinental Hospital to get medical care every year. Hisar Hospital is certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) that confirms compliance with international standards of treatment quality and safety.
Patients from CIS, Balkans and African countries choose Hisar Hospital for medical care.
Tumor Marker Blood Test | $200 - $700 |
CT (computer tomography) | $290 - $350 |
Biopsy | $840 - $1000 |
Consultation with a neurosurgeon | $160 |
Consultation with a neurologist | $835 |
Memorial Atasehir Hospital is a private multidisciplinary hospital in Istanbul which belongs to the large Memorial Healthcare Group. The Memorial Atasehir specialties are organ transplant (with 99.5% success rate for liver and 99% for kidney), in vitro fertilization (65% success rate), oncology, cardio- and neurosurgery.
The hospital has Joint Commission International (JCI) certificate for the compliance with international treatment standards, quality, and safety. JCI is a global organization that controls the quality of medical services worldwide.
OCT (Optical coherence tomography) | $550 |
Bone marrow biopsy | $2500 |
Biopsy | $1300 - $2200 |
Consultation with a neurologist | $180 |
Consultation with an ophthalmologist | $140 |
Memorial Hospital Bahçelievler (Memorial Bahçelievler Hastanesi) is a multidisciplinary medical center in Istanbul with an eco-friendly design. There are a lot of green areas on the hospital territory, which contribute to patients’ psychological comfort and their speedy recovery.
The medical facility specializes in oncology treatments, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, brain surgery, urology, gynecology, general and robotic surgery.
Ultrasound | $160 |
Biochemical blood analysis | $300 - $500 |
EEG (Electroencephalography) | $550 |
MRI of one area | $650 |
OCT (Optical coherence tomography) | $550 |
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