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What types of pediatric surgeries are performed in Turkish clinics?

Turkish clinics offer a wide range of pediatric surgeries, including correction of congenital malformations, operations on the chest and abdominal organs, interventions on the bladder and kidneys, and treatment of oncological diseases. In pediatric surgery departments, problems with the stomach, intestines, lungs, and thyroid gland are also treated. Specialists perform operations to correct heart defects, surgical treatment of injuries and congenital pathologies such as hernias, cryptorchidism (undescended testicles), and others.

What diagnostic methods are used to evaluate pediatric surgical diseases?

Turkish clinics use modern diagnostic methods such as ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), radiography, endoscopy and laboratory blood tests. In complex cases, genetic studies are carried out to accurately determine the pathology. Innovative methods include:

1. High-definition ultrasound diagnostics (HD ultrasound)
HD ultrasound allows you to obtain high-resolution images of the child's internal organs and tissues, which is especially important for diagnosing congenital malformations, heart disease and abdominal diseases.

2. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with 3D visualization.
Modern MRI machines allow you to create three-dimensional images of organs and tissues, which makes it possible to study in detail the anatomical features of the child and identify complex pathologies.

3. PET-CT (Positron Emission Tomography with Computed Tomography)
PET-CT is used to diagnose cancer, as well as to detect the metabolic activity of tumors and assess their prevalence.

4. Intraoperative neuromonitoring and neuronavigation
These technologies are widely used in planning and performing complex surgical interventions, especially on the central nervous system.

5. Low-dose radiography (EOS scanning)
This is an innovative method of obtaining X-ray images with a minimum level of radiation exposure.

6. Cardiovascular MRI and echocardiography
It allows you to study the structure of the heart and blood vessels in detail, and echocardiography allows you to evaluate heart function in real time and identify any abnormalities.

What types of modern technologies and equipment are used in pediatric surgery?

1. Robotic surgery (Da Vinci)
Robotic systems, such as Da Vinci, which allow the surgeon to perform complex surgeries through small incisions with high precision. Reduce the risk of errors, minimize tissue trauma and shorten recovery time after surgery.
2. Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery
Laparoscopy is widely used for abdominal surgeries, and thoracoscopy is used for chest surgeries. These methods reduce pain after surgery and shorten the hospital stay.
3. Intraoperative neuromonitoring and neuronavigation
Neuromonitoring allows real-time monitoring of the state of nerve structures, minimizing the risk of damage. Neuronavigation helps the surgeon accurately navigate the patient's anatomical features using MRI and CT data.
4. Intraoperative MRI and CT
Allow diagnostics during surgery, which significantly increases the accuracy of surgical intervention.
5. Laser surgery
Lasers are widely used in pediatric surgery to perform delicate operations on soft tissues, eyes, and skin.
6. 3D printing and modeling
3D printing technologies allow the creation of precise models of the patient's organs and bones, which is used in preparation for complex surgeries.
7. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
Used to support the life of children with severe cardiopulmonary diseases.
8. Neonatal surgery
Turkish clinics also specialize in performing complex surgeries on newborns with congenital malformations.
9. High-frequency oscillatory ventilators
These devices are used to provide artificial ventilation in newborns and children with severe respiratory diseases.
10. Flexible endoscopes

 

What is the length of stay and recovery after pediatric surgeries?

The length of hospital stay depends on the complexity of the surgery and the child’s general condition. On average, children can be discharged after 1-3 days after minimally invasive surgeries, and after 5-10 days after more complex interventions. The full recovery period varies, but most children return to their normal lives within a few weeks. Turkish clinics provide rehabilitation programs to speed up this process.

Do clinics have specialized rehabilitation programs for children after surgery?

Yes, they do.  Many Turkish clinics offer specialized rehabilitation programs for children after surgery. These programs include physiotherapy, speech therapy, psychological therapy, dietary consultations, and occupational therapy. Rehabilitation programs are aimed at restoring physical functions, improving overall health, and adapting the child to everyday life.

How is postoperative monitoring and treatment organized for children?

Postoperative monitoring and treatment in Turkish clinics is organized at a high level. It includes regular check-ups, follow-up examinations and consultations with attending physicians. Rehabilitation programs help children recover faster. Parents can stay with their child in the ward.

Parents also receive detailed instructions on how to care for their child at home and can contact medical staff at any time for additional recommendations.

What documents and medical data must be provided to receive pediatric surgical treatment?

To receive pediatric surgical treatment in Turkish clinics, you must provide the following documents:

  • The child's medical history,
  • The results of previous examinations and tests,
  • Hospital discharge summaries,
  • Information on the current health status and current treatment,

The child's passport and the accompanying person's passport.
Additional documents may be required to accurately assess the patient's condition and develop an individual treatment plan. Leave your phone number, and our consultant will provide a list of the required data, taking into account your situation: from the initial referral and preparation of a treatment plan and travel.

If any points need to be clarified, we will arrange a consultation. Based on the results of document processing and the diagnosis, our specialists select a clinic and a doctor.

What minimally invasive surgical techniques are used in pediatric surgery?

Minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy, arthroscopy and endoscopic procedures are widely used in pediatric surgery in Turkey.

These techniques allow operations to be performed through small incisions, which reduces pain, reduces the risk of complications and speeds up the child’s recovery. Such approaches are used in the treatment of hernias, appendicitis, gallbladder diseases, intestinal pathologies and other conditions.

What childhood diseases and conditions are most commonly treated in Turkish clinics?

Turkish clinics successfully treat a wide range of childhood diseases and conditions, including congenital malformations, injuries, tumors, gastrointestinal diseases, urinary tract pathologies, orthopedic problems and many others.

Specialists have extensive experience in treating both common and rare childhood diseases, providing high quality medical care.

What are the requirements for receiving surgical treatment for newborns and infants?

Turkish hospitals offer specialized treatment for newborns and infants. Neonatal surgery departments are equipped with everything necessary to perform surgeries and care for the smallest patients. Treatment is carried out with the participation of experienced neonatologists and pediatric surgeons. Parents are required to provide the child’s medical history, examination results, and current health status.

Why do people choose
Turkey for pediatric surgery?

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JCI-accredited hospitals

JCI accreditation is an assessment of a healthcare facility's compliance with established and internationally recognised standards. It aims to improve the quality of patient care and medical services. Turkey ranks second in the world in terms of the number of hospitals accredited by this organisation.

 

Quality medicine and advanced treatment methods

Turkey is one of the countries where health care is taken very seriously. The American-European standards of treatment and examination are applied here, which is a guarantee of quality and safety. Thanks to advanced technologies and qualified personnel, the effectiveness of treatment procedures is very high in Turkey..

A favorable quality/price ratio

The cost of medical services in Turkey is 30-40% lower than in Europe, the USA or Israel. At the same time, the quality of medical care remains at a high level. Turkey's clinics offer favourable packages of comprehensive services and convenient price offers. Many Turkish hospitals work under the ‘all-inclusive’ system

Convenient geographical location

Due to its unique and convenient geographical location, Turkey is the crossroads of two continents bordering Europe, Asia and Central Asia. It is easily and quickly accessible by direct flight from most countries. Turkey is accessible to many foreign patients without the need for a visa

 

Possibility of combining rest and treatment

Turkey is an ideal option for health improvement combined with a pleasant holiday. After the necessary course of treatment and rehabilitation, patients can go on excursions, see the sights of the country and spend time by the sea. Also take time for shopping

Modern equipment and innovative treatment technologies

Most clinics and medical institutions are equipped with high-quality medical equipment and use the latest medical technologies. Diagnostic and treatment procedures are carried out with the utmost care and precision.

A highly qualified team of doctors

The best hospitals in Turkey have experienced staff and specialists who have performed thousands of operations. All doctors have professional liability insurance. All procedures and coordination related to health tourism are controlled by the Ministry of Health in accordance with the law. Due to which it is possible to get a qualified diagnosis resolution in a short period of time

High level of service

Foreign patients are provided with:

  • Free transfer;
  • Accommodation for relatives during treatment;
  • 24-hour interpreter;
  • Assistance in completing all necessary documents in native and Turkish languages;
  • Comfortable wards with all amenities

Available medications and the right treatment protocol

Turkey has very high quality medicines that can be counterfeited with a prison sentence of 25 years. There are much more drugs registered for immune and targeted therapy (more than 70 types). Specialists are able to select a drug for each patient individually. In doing so, they take into account all the features of a particular disease

 

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ACIBADEM

Acibadem

Acibadem (Ajibadem) network of clinics, which, due to their high quality and highly professional level of medicine, occupy a leading position among other medical centres and are in great demand among patients. It is worth noting that the main areas of the clinics are oncology, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, sports medicine, gynaecology and other areas of medicine, in which Acibadem works confidently and qualitatively.

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Liv Hospital

The clinic specialises in oncology, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, body check-up, stem cell therapy and neurosurgery.

Liv Hospital is a premium-class medical centre. Doctors perform surgeries using modern technological developments: da Vinci robotic surgeon, Versa HD device, MAKOplasty system.
The hospital is an official partner of Istanbul football clubs Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe.
The centre is chosen by 50,000 foreign patients every year.

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Anadolu Medical Center

Hospital specialisation is oncology, oncohematology, bone marrow transplantation, neurosurgery, urology, check-up, gynaecology and IVF

Anadolu Medical Centre is the leading multidisciplinary hospital in Turkey. It was established and operates with the support of Johns Hopkins Medicine in the USA. Thanks to this, treatment at Anadolu is carried out according to American standards with the use of the latest methods and technologies.
The clinic has received OECI, ESMO certificates and the Planetree award for the high quality of medical care and service.

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Florence Nightingale İstanbul

The network has its own Vocational Training Committee, which checks the qualifications of medical staff when they are hired.

Florence Nightingale Network started its work in 1989. Now the network consists of 6 medical centres.
Most of the doctors who work in Florence Nightingale medical centres are both licensed by the Turkish Medical Council and certified by the Medical Councils of the USA, Europe and Australia.

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BIRUNI

The clinic specialises in cardiology, neurology and neurosurgery, treatment of oncology, gastroenterology, orthopaedics, a modern rehabilitation centre, and more.

BIRUNI University Hospital is an innovative, multidisciplinary treatment centre in the European part of Istanbul. The 10-storey building has an experienced medical staff of about 500 highly qualified employees, 100 of whom are specialised doctors.
BIRUNI Clinic combines modern treatment technologies and comfortable conditions for patients.

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Medicana

A network of multidisciplinary private clinics that includes 12 hospitals in 6 cities in Turkey.

For many years Medicana Hospitals has been a leader among private Turkish hospitals due to its quality service, error-free treatment, as well as due to continuous improvement in the methods of treatment and diagnosis of the most complex diseases.
The doctors annually improve their qualifications by taking various internships, courses and seminars in leading medical centres in Europe and North America.

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BHT clinic İstanbul Tema Hospital

BHT clinic İstanbul Tema Hospital, which combines a quarter of a century of knowledge and experience.

BAHAT HEALTHCAR GRUP with academic staff, technological equipment and patient-centred, employee-centred approach, has a vision of excellence and trust in healthcare. Based on this vision, the hospital, providing services according to international quality standards, has opened its doors in Istanbul, with a mission to become a global brand in healthcare.

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Medipol

Medipol University Hospital is the largest multidisciplinary complex in Turkey, consisting of 4 hospitals. The centre receives patients from all over the world and provides services according to JCI standards.

Around 1,200 patients are seen here  daily. The clinic is equipped with the Da Vinci robotic system, Gamma Knife and CyberKnife systems.
Medipol doctors specialise in the treatment of cancer, neurological, cardiovascular diseases.
The clinic also performs organ transplants, bone marrow transplants and in vitro fertilisation. The hospital is also equipped with new-generation equipment that allows simultaneous surgeries to be performed in 25 operating theatres at the same time.

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Koc University Hospital

Koç University Hospital was founded in 2014 in Istanbul and is part of the Vehbi Koç Foundation

The 250,000-square-metre centre  is employed by  more than 3,000 people, it has 404 hospitalisation and 73 intensive care rooms, 13 operating theatres and 14 treatment rooms. Every year, 70,000 patients are treated here, among them about 1,500 foreigners.
The hospital is multidisciplinary and treats all major medical specialities. Oncology, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, neurosurgery and orthopaedics are considered priority areas.

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