Best Wedge Resection Clinics in Turkey: 9 Top-Rated Centers

Memorial Şişli Hospital offers VATS wedge resection – a minimally invasive approach with 4-5 days hospitalization and faster recovery. The procedure may cost around $13,500, typically including surgery, anesthesia, 1 day ICU care, and 4-5 days hospitalization. As Turkey's first JCI-accredited hospital since 2002, Memorial Şişli provides international patient support with interpreters and VIP transfers. Prof. Dr. Çagatay Sait Tezel specializes in thoracic surgery with expertise in lung metastasectomy.

Prof. Dr. Erkan Yıldırım, a thoracic surgeon with 26 years of experience of experience and membership in the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons, completed a fellowship in lung transplantation at the Toronto Lung Transplant Program. His expertise covers lung cancer, chest wall tumors, mesothelioma, and advanced chest wall deformity surgeries.

Dr. Altan Kır brings 18 years' experience with 900+ thoracic surgeries performed, specializing in minimally invasive VATS wedge resection. The procedure may cost around $12,000 USD, typically covering the surgery and airport transfers. At Anadolu Medical Center – a Johns Hopkins Hospital affiliate – patients benefit from IASIOS-accredited oncology services and 4.6/5 patient satisfaction. Dr. Kır holds memberships in Turkish, European, and International Thoracic Surgery Societies.

Turan Turan Health Group is a robotic surgery and orthopedic center in Bursa, Turkey, with over 25 years of experience. It specializes in robotic joint replacement and minimally invasive spine surgery. The clinic treats around 18,000 patients each year.

• Uses the NAVIO 7 system for precise, customized robotic knee replacements.
• Performs spine surgery with the Mazor X Stealth system for smaller incisions and faster recovery.
• Offers stem cell therapy, hydrogel therapy, and PRP for non-surgical joint and muscle treatment.
• Orthopedic surgeons have experience performing procedures in the USA and Europe.

Central Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul, treating about 138,000 patients annually since 1994. Its main specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, and spinal surgery for both adults and children. The hospital network draws patients from CIS countries, Europe, and the Balkans.

• Equipped with the da Vinci robotic surgical system for minimally invasive procedures.
• Uses AI-powered systems for MRI, CT, and ultrasound imaging.
• Features a 3 Tesla MRI, high-resolution tomography, and angiography on-site.
• Modern neonatal intensive care units available for pediatric cases.

Medipol Mega University Hospital is a JCI-accredited private hospital complex. It is one of Turkey's largest multi-specialty medical centers. The hospital sees over a million patients annually and specializes in oncology, neurology, cardiovascular care, transplants, and IVF.

• Equipped with Da Vinci, CyberKnife, Gamma Knife, and HIFU for non-invasive surgery.
• Performs EVAR-TEVAR for aortic enlargement and TAVI for heart valve replacement without open surgery.
• Named patient's choice for pediatric oncology and hematology oncology treatment.
• Has 35 operating rooms and a specialized Interventional Neuroradiology Department.

Emsey Hospital's Advanced Spine Surgery Center specializes in complex orthopedic treatments, including wedge resection, with ISO and JCI accreditations ensuring high standards of care. The facility has provided specialized surgical services since 2012, combining expertise with advanced technology for precise thoracic interventions.

Acibadem Altunizade Clinic holds JCI accreditation and LEED Platinum certification for its eco-friendly building. It meets international quality and safety standards.

• ISO 9001 certified for quality management systems.
• LEED Platinum – the highest level for energy efficiency and sustainable design.
• Located in Istanbul, the clinic serves international patients in a modern setting.

Private Medicabil Hospital offers wedge resection procedures with a team of experienced specialists. Prof. Omer Faruk Bilgen, an orthopedist-traumatologist with 41 years of experience of experience, performs around 650 orthopedic surgeries annually. He serves as President of the Turkish Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.