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Discover the Best Clinics and Costs for Pediatric Neurosurgery in Turkey 2024

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10 Recent Pediatric Neurosurgery Reviews in Turkey: Check Real Patient Experience

Milica • Hydrocephalus
Serbia
Apr 22, 2022

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"We are very satisfied about medical team in Emsey hospital especially Dr
We are very satisfied about medical team in Emsey hospital especially Dr. Umut Dogu and support of bookimed medical curator Dr. Younis Yaseen.
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We are very satisfied. Especially with support of Dr. Younis Yaseen. He was there for us any time, he answer on every phone call and message in short time. He looking for the best treatment for us.

Anonymous • Consultation with a neurologist
Egypt
Jan 18, 2024

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Totally recommend them 👍
Wouldn’t imagine any better service! Everything was great, all staff, translators, doctors all are super friendly, nice , helpful and most importantly professional 💯 Everything was great, explained everything, they took extra measures to be safe and to be sure about what I need exactly. Totally recommend them 👍
all staff, translators, doctors all are super friendly,

Асия • Arnold Chiari syndrome
Kazakhstan
Jan 13, 2024

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we really liked everything 😍
The operation went well, the doctor was competent, the medical staff was very polite and friendly. The clinic itself is equipped with new equipment and the atmosphere is very cozy 👍 we really liked everything 😍
I liked everything together 👌

Айгуль • Consultation with a neurologist
Kazakhstan
Nov 3, 2022

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I liked the clinic very much
Was at the clinic from 25 to 28 October 2022. I liked the clinic very much, the doctor and the clinic staff work smoothly, clearly, from the first day we were accompanied by a Russian-speaking coordinator, received advice and answers to our questions, prescribed treatment, which we have already started, we will go again in 6 months.

Чингис • Spina bifida (cleft spine)
Kazakhstan
Oct 25, 2022

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We liked everything
Clinic. Attitude. Professors and their experience which inspires confidence immediately. We liked everything. Everything went great. The room is bright and beautiful. The nurses come to help. Very friendly attitude towards patients. Everything was top notch

Anonymous • Arnold Chiari syndrome
Kazakhstan
Sep 15, 2022

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overall a very good clinic, very good doctor and staff
overall a very good clinic, very good doctor and staff. comfortable rooms and conditions

Anonymous • Hydrocephalus
Kazakhstan
May 17, 2022

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The doctors are competent About the Doctor: The doctors are competent About the Clinic: The staff is kind About the Results: Confirmed the diagnosis, prescribed treatment About the Experience: No extra water, we will continue to continue treatment with you
I liked everything, confirmed the diagnosis, prescribed treatment, no extra water, the staff is kind, the doctors are competent, we will continue to continue treatment with you

Индира • Arnold Chiari syndrome
Russian Federation
Dec 25, 2021

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Thank you for your help
Received a consultation from a doctor, very grateful. I was also pleased with the organization, we were led by the curators from the very beginning to the end. Provided a translator, transfer of documents, analyzes. Professional approach. Thank you for your help.

Magdalena • Hydrocephalus
Poland
Dec 24, 2023

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I didnt want ve alient cells.When i realized that, was too late.i lost 6 000 dollars
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What's the Cost of Pediatric Neurosurgery Procedures in Turkey? Find Out Now

updated 3/27/2024
The average price of Pediatric Neurosurgery procedures in Turkey is $12501, the minimum price is $4750, and the maximum price is $25000.
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Lumbar puncture -from $1000 -
MRI of the brain and spine with contrast -from $108 -
Biopsy from $3800 from $2000 from $430
Brain FDG PET -from $1000 -
Brain MRI -from $2700 -
Brain MRI with contrast -from $108 -
Brain MRI with contrast (FLAIR sequence) -from $1 -
Brain SPECT -from $1400 -
Brain biopsy -from $1 from $15065
Brain tumor removal from $50000 from $20000 from $24103
Brain tumor surgery -from $16870 -
Consultation with a neurologist -from $1700 -
Consultation with a neurosurgeon from $320 from $12500 -
Consultation with creation of treatment plan from $150 from $15 from $40
Craniotomy from $20703 from $14000 from $18077
CyberKnife from $23000 from $4750 -
CyberKnife for brain tumor -from $6800 -
Electronystagmography ---
Excision of skull base tumor -from $3150 -
Gamma Knife -from $5500 -
Gamma Knife for brain tumor -from $4500 -
Hydrocephalus surgeries, shunt surgeries -from $20300 -
MRI of one area from $1000 from $1 from $362
MRI of the brain 3.0 T from $470 from $250 -
MRI of the lumbar spine -from $93 -
MRI of the spine cord -from $93 -
Online Consultation with Neurosurgeon -from $1 from $90
Pituitary tumor surgery -from $15000 from $24103
Radiation therapy for brain tumor -from $2000 -
Radiosurgery of a brain tumor ---
Revision of MRI results -from $8 -
Stereotaxic radiosurgery -from $4500 -
Surgery for syringomyelia -from $3375 -
Surgical removal of the brain cyst -from $15000 from $24103
Surgical treatment of epilepsy -from $23780 -
Tomotherapy -from $10000 -
Trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy (adenomectomy) -from $8400 from $23045
Tumor Marker Blood Test from $400 from $50 -
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Discover the Best Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinics in Turkey: 92 Verified Options and Prices
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Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
4.5
Excellent
• 109 reviews

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, 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.

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Joint Commission International  certificate for Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
Eva Bajen • Sep 29, 2023
Many thanks to Bookimed for the opportunity to meet different specialists and clinics in Turkey, compare, read reviews, and study information in an understandable language. It’s hard to even imagine how much time, financial and professional costs it took for the creators to make the information so accessible and complete for the patient. Thank you for your work and choosing such a useful niche as this! It is so important for the patient to be able to communicate with the manager at any time: to talk, consult, discuss personal issues and possible risks. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Before finding you, I had experience communicating with two organizations that provide services in the field of medical tourism, but unfortunately, commerce and the desire to sell specific specialists without options is alarming and does not inspire confidence at all. On the other hand, I’m even glad that I had such a short communication experience, especially since I was able to evaluate the capabilities of Bookimed! I understand that for the reader my review may be similar to an ode of praise, but as they say, “you can’t erase words from a song.”))) Therefore, I can only continue to talk about how it was in my specific case. Thanks to the Khizar clinic for a luxurious spacious room with floor-to-ceiling windows, an additional sofa for visitors, as well as delicious meals three times a day. It would seem difficult to surprise us with high-quality Turkish service in a hotel, but when your stay in the clinic is exactly the same as in a hotel, it is much more valuable at a time when you are absolutely alone in a foreign country and your physical capabilities are temporarily limited. Everything was thought out to the smallest detail: it so happened that I arrived for the operation unaccompanied, with a small backpack. This was extremely important for me: everything I could need was provided or was already available in my favorite room opposite the reception. The operation was scheduled for the afternoon, so the most difficult time was at night. The nurse who was on night duty did a tremendous job and until 6 am did everything as required according to the protocol after the operation. Yes, you can say, how could it be otherwise, you paid the money and it should be so, but you and I know very well that no one has canceled the human factor, and patients in this state after surgery cannot always read carefully in English doctor's recommendation language. Therefore, I send rays of love to this Great Man!!! Every 40 minutes He applied cold compresses, fed me even at night, and then took me for a walk along the long corridor of the clinic. This is an invaluable experience for me, not only because it is important for rehabilitation and health, but also for my personal faith in people. Low bow to the doctor for his professionalism, ability to listen to the patient and a high-quality operation. I would also like to thank Gulshirin Beshimova for the opportunity to make my stay in Turkey as comfortable as possible. Just as theater begins with a coat rack, so in my case Istanbul greeted me with a friendly smile from the driver and a luxurious car. It is impossible not to mention Alpay. I’ve been driving for 20 years, but I’ve never seen anyone pay such attention to the car and the passengers sitting in the back seat: TV, music from all over the world, water of different temperatures, drinks, napkins, a footrest for comfortable feet, and even a fresh bouquet of herbs to scent the salon! My applause!!! Bookimed! Türkiye! You have won me over! What a pity that I didn’t know before that everything could be like this! She curtsied. Your Eva❤️
4.5
109 reviews
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Pituitary tumor surgery $14400
Brain tumor removal $14500
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Liv Hospital Ulus
Turkey, Istanbul
4.5
Excellent
• 213 reviews

Liv Hospital Ulus is a multi-specialized medical center located in Istanbul.

Orthopedics, cancer treatment, weight loss surgery, neurosurgery, heart surgery and regenerative medicine are the leading specialties in the hospital.

Liv is a smart hospital with innovative medical technologies available: da Vinci robot-assisted system for the surgeries, MAKOplasty for knee replacement, YAG Laser for vascular surgery, virtual angiography for cardiac diagnostics, etc.

Liv Hospital in Istanbul is a popular weight loss surgery clinic in Turkey — patients lose 71% of their excess weight in a year.

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accreditations:

Joint Commission International  certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD CERT certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Colorectal Surgery Center for Excellence certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Robotic Surgery Center of Exellence certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Patient choice in Diagnostics certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Best patient assistance certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
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Асия • Jan 13, 2024
The operation went well, the doctor was competent, the medical staff was very polite and friendly. The clinic itself is equipped with new equipment and the atmosphere is very cozy 👍 we really liked everything 😍
4.5
213 reviews
Prices:
Brain tumor removal $17000 - $20000
CyberKnife $9000 - $13000
Gamma Knife $9000 - $12500
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Medipol Mega University Hospital
Most Popular Clinic for Pediatric Neurosurgery
Turkey, Istanbul
4.5
Excellent
• 455 reviews

Medipol University Hospital is one of the largest multi-specialty medical institution in Turkey. Daily, over 1,200 patients trust their health to Medipol's experts. The hospital is equipped with advanced technologies, i.e, Da Vinci Surgical System, Cyber and Gamma Knives. Doctors specialize in cancer, neurological, and cardiovascular treatment. Organ transplantation, bone marrow transplant and IVF are among key specialties of the hospital.

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accreditations:

Joint Commission International  certificate for Medipol Mega University Hospital
Patient choice in Pediatric Oncology & Hematology Oncology certificate for Medipol Mega University Hospital
Айгуль • Nov 3, 2022
Was at the clinic from 25 to 28 October 2022. I liked the clinic very much, the doctor and the clinic staff work smoothly, clearly, from the first day we were accompanied by a Russian-speaking coordinator, received advice and answers to our questions, prescribed treatment, which we have already started, we will go again in 6 months.
4.5
455 reviews
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Brain tumor removal $16000 - $17000
Surgical treatment of epilepsy $15000 - $25000
Pituitary tumor surgery $15000 - $20000
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Valued Med Hub Hospitals
Turkey, Istanbul
4.9
Excellent
• 17 reviews

Valued Med Hub Hospitals is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. The team specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, organ transplant, and plastic surgery. Valued Med Hub Hospitals  serves both adults and children. Patients from Europe & Commonwealth, CIS countries, and Arab League States visit the clinic most often.

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Turkish Medical Association certificate for Valued Med Hub Hospitals
Hoda Kassem • Jan 18, 2024
Wouldn’t imagine any better service! Everything was great, all staff, translators, doctors all are super friendly, nice , helpful and most importantly professional 💯 Everything was great, explained everything, they took extra measures to be safe and to be sure about what I need exactly. Totally recommend them 👍
4.9
17 reviews
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Emsey Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
4.2
Good
• 31 reviews

Emsey Hospital is one of Turkey’s multi-specialty private medical center, provides health services in the A+ Class level hospital. The hospital has ISO and JCI accreditations as a reliable medical center. As a general hospital, the facility provides treatments in general medicine, surgical medicine and internal medicine. Emsey Hospital provides healthcare services to patients from all around the world since 2012. The hospital has Advanced Spine Surgery Center performing congenital and complicated orthopedic treatments from scoliosis to spine fusion surgeries. The Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit is one of the largest BMT unit in Turkey with 45 beds. 

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Joint Commission International  certificate for Emsey Hospital
Milica • Apr 22, 2022
We are very satisfied about medical team in Emsey hospital especially Dr. Umut Dogu and support of bookimed medical curator Dr. Younis Yaseen.
4.2
31 reviews
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Brain tumor removal $14000 - $24000
Surgical removal of the brain cyst $8000 - $15000
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Memorial Şişli Hospital
Highest-Rated Clinic for Pediatric Neurosurgery
Turkey, Istanbul
4.6
Excellent
• 245 reviews

Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is the largest multidisciplinary medical center in Istanbul. It is the 1st hospital in Turkeу and the 21st in the world accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) for the high quality of treatment.

Memorial Şişli specialties are the following: oncology, bone marrow transplant, in vitro fertilization (IVF), neurosurgery, and organ transplant. The success rate of organ transplant at Memorial is 90%.

Patients from 92 countries choose Memorial Şişli for treatment annually.

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International Organization for Standardization certificate for Memorial Şişli Hospital
Joint Commission International  certificate for Memorial Şişli Hospital
Чингис • Oct 25, 2022
Clinic. Attitude. Professors and their experience which inspires confidence immediately. We liked everything. Everything went great. The room is bright and beautiful. The nurses come to help. Very friendly attitude towards patients. Everything was top notch
4.6
245 reviews
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CyberKnife for brain tumor $4750 - $6450
Gamma Knife for brain tumor $4750 - $6450
CyberKnife $4750 - $6450
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Anadolu Medical Center
Turkey, Istanbul
4.6
Excellent
• 453 reviews

The Pediatric Neurosurgery Department in Anadolu Hospital (Gebze, Turkey) specializes in the surgical treatment of the brain and spinal cord diseases in patients under 18 years old.

The neurosurgeons provide treatment for patients with Arnold Chiari syndrome, hydrocephalus, Spina Bifida, craniopharyngioma.

Magnetoencephalography is used to establish cerebral activity. With the help of MRI, doctors analyze the tissues. The neurosurgeons use positron emission tomography (PET-CT) to detect epileptic foci.

Treatment is provided with medication and surgical method.

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accreditations:

International Organization for Standardization certificate for Anadolu Medical Center
Joint Commission International  certificate for Anadolu Medical Center
European Society for Medical Oncology certificate for Anadolu Medical Center
Organisation of European Cancer Institutes Certificate certificate for Anadolu Medical Center
 Johns Hopkins Medicine certificate for Anadolu Medical Center
Patient Choice for Basic Check-up certificate for Anadolu Medical Center
Patient choice in Oncology & Hematology Oncology certificate for Anadolu Medical Center
International Accreditation System for Interventional Oncology Services (IASIOS) certificate for Anadolu Medical Center
 Planetree's Gold Certificate certificate for Anadolu Medical Center
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Kamila Abubakirova • Oct 4, 2023
Hello, I am from Uzbekistan, from Tashkent, many thanks to Bookimed, when we didn’t know where to turn, where to find a good clinic, they helped me choose a very good clinic and the doctors talked to the patients themselves, they were all happy with the treatments, I have never seen an unhappy patient.
4.6
453 reviews
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Trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy (adenomectomy) $28800
Gamma Knife $10000 - $12000
Brain tumor removal $15000 - $30000
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Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals
Turkey, Istanbul
5
Excellent
• 14 reviews

Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals is at the forefront of modern medicine and surgery in Turkey having been founded in 1989 as the first hospital for cardiovascular diseases in the region under the aegis of the Turkish Society of Cardiology. 

All facilities are JCI and ISO accredited. Additionally, Istanbul FNH was also awarded Sign of the City in 2014 and British QHA accreditation in 2015.

Today, there are 4 general hospitals, 2 medical centers, as well as Demiroglu Bilim University which has a medical faculty, a school of nursing and a vocational school of healthcare.

The Group has maintained its reputation for excellence by combining expertise with the highest caliber of staff and healthcare innovation to ensure that each and every patient receives the best care possible.

An American-based international non-profit organization that evaluates and accredits healthcare institutions has given Florence Nightingale the global “Gold seal” for inpatient care and safety of the highest level.

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Joint Commission International  certificate for Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals
International Organization for Standardization certificate for Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals
Nicole Knighten • Mar 16, 2024
They were very accommodating even when I needed to Change the time at the last minute. The staff was great and the office was well equipped.
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Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
4.6
Excellent
• 14 reviews

Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (former Adatip International Hospital) is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. Top specialties here are neurosurgery, orthopedics, spinal surgery, and weight loss surgery. Lokman Hekim serves both adults and children. Patients from the CIS, Africa, and Arab League States visit the clinic most often.

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Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD CERT certificate for Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
Joint Commission International  certificate for Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
Ахмаджал • Dec 23, 2021
The treatment strategy is very competent. Meeting from the airport and escort for all procedures of Farida and the coordinator Ulviya Honum.
4.6
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NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
4.2
Good
• 44 reviews

NP Istanbul Brain Hospital is the first private neuropsychiatric hospital in Turkey focused to treat soul/brain health related conditions. The hospital is No.2 Brain Hospital in Europe.

NP Istanbul Is the pioneer among other Turkish medical facilities to apply therapy with thought-focused medicines and treatment by brain functions measurement.

The hospital has 19 departments, 20 polyclinics, 7 laboratories. The key specialties are neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, addiction treatment. The quality of services is certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) and ISO.

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Joint Commission International  certificate for NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD CERT certificate for NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
Жибек • Jun 18, 2022
Hello, we are from Kazakhstan. Came here for diagnosis and treatment of my son. We really liked the clinic. Neurologist Barış Metin explained everything to us in detail. We learned a lot about my son's illness. My son has hydrocephalus and even after the tests we found out that he has epilepsy, the VP-shunt works at an accelerated rate, so my son did not develop. Now we are receiving treatment. We hope it helps insha Allah. I also liked the staff, especially the translators, I forgot the names, but one of them even knows the Kazakh language. It was super convenient. Thank you very much Bookimed, you are the best, you helped us a lot, especially thanks to Oksana and Anna, they always answered on time and put up with us for more than a month. Praise be to Allah everything went well.
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Get a Medical Assessment for Pediatric Neurosurgery in Turkey: Select Your Expert from 43 Experienced Doctors

Bekir Tugcu
Turkey, Istanbul
Bekir Tugcu
Neurosurgeon
31 years of experience

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING 1984 - 1987                             : İstanbul Şehremini High school 1987 - 1993                             : Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty. 1993 - 1998                             : Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty Department of Neurology (residency) 1998 - 1999                             : Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty Department of Neurology, Cerebrovascular diseases and neurosonology department. 2000 - 2005                              : Health Sciences University, Istanbul Prof Dr Mazhar Osman Ruh Sağlığı ve Sinir Hastalıkları Education and Training Hospital, Neurosurgery department (residency) 2005 - 2006                             : 70. Yıl Fizik Tedavi Ve Rehabilitasyon Education and Training Hospital, department of Neurosurgery, Consultant  2006 - 2013                             : Health Sciences University, Istanbul Prof Dr Mazhar Osman Ruh Sağlığı ve Sinir Hastalıkları Education and Training Hospital, Neurosurgery department 2013                                       : Associate Professor 2015 - 2019                             : Health Sciences University, Istanbul Prof Dr Mazhar Osman Ruh Sağlığı ve Sinir Hastalıkları Education and Training Hospital, Chief of Neurosurgery department  2020-                                      : Health Sciences University, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital Education and Training Hospital,  Chief of Neurosurgery - İstanbul   Specialities                              : Functional  neurosurgery  Epilepsy surgery (Anteromedial temporal lobectomy for Hippocampal sclerosis))                                                Movement disorders surgery (DBS for Parkinson’s Disease)                                                Skull base surgery                                                Neurooncology   MEMBERSHIPS Turkish medical association Turkish Neurosurgical Society  Society of Nervous System Surgery Vice president of  Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Group of Stereotactic Functional Pain and Epilepsy Surgery,  EANS      Invited Presentations   Neuromodulation – Epilepsy. 1. Neuromodulation Congress 2015, İstanbul Psychosurgery and complications. Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Group of Stereotactic Functional Pain and Epilepsy Surgery, Spring Symposium 2015, Bursa Complications of Deep Brain Stimulation. 2015 Samsun Vagal nerve stimulationfor Epilepsy, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Group of Stereotactic Functional Pain and Epilepsy Surgery, Spring Symposium 2016, Antalya Epilepsy and Epilepsy Surgery, XXX. National Neurosurgery Congress 2017, Antalya Deep brain stimulation for movement disorders. TND İstanbul Meetings, 2016, İstanbul. Epilepsy surgery for childs to adults. 7. Bakırköy Neuropsychiatry days, 2017, İstanbul Targets, selection of patients for Deep Brain Stimulation, in Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease, 7. Bakırköy Neuropsychiatry days, 2017, İstanbul DBS for Pain treatment, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Group of Stereotactic Functional Pain and Epilepsy Surgery, Spring Symposium 2017, Antalya  Last year of Functional Neurosurgery,, XXXI. National Neurosurgery Congress 2017, Antalya Deep brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease. XVI. World Congress of Neurosurgery Society. 2017 İstanbul Late complications of head trauma. Health Science University, Neurosurgery Symposium 2018, İstanbul Deep brain stimulation for complex tremor. Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Group of Stereotactic Functional Pain and Epilepsy Surgery, Spring Symposium 2018, Antalya Deep brain stimulation for Epilepsy. Neuromodulation congrees (2018), İstanbul New technics in neuromodulation therapies for Movement Disorders : Parkinson’s Disease İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa medikal faculty (2018), İstanbul Vagal nerve stimulation, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Group of Stereotactic Functional Pain and Epilepsy Surgery, Spring Symposium 2019, Antalya Neuromodulation technics in Epilepsiy. XXXIII. National Neurosurgery Congress.  (2019), Antalya Neurosurgical techniques in neuropathic pain. Nöromodülasyon Araştırma ve Eğitim Derneği 2019 Symphosium, “Baş Boyun Bölgesi Ağrılarında Nöromodülasyon ve İlişkili Tedaviler” (14 - 15 June 2019), Hatay Targeting in Deep Brain Stimulation . Beyin Ak Madde Diseksiyon Kursu. (2019), Acıbadem Üniversitesi İstanbul. Neuromodulation and new indications. Nöromodülasyon Araştırma ve Eğitim Derneği 2021 e-symphosium. (25 - 15 June 2019)   CHAPTERS IN BOOKS   Tuğcu B. Akdemir H. Hemifacial spasm. Türk Nöroşirurji Derneği kitabı 2010. Tuğcu B. History of Hydrocephalus and Shunt Surgery. Nöroşirurjide Şant Cerrahisi kitabı. Ed Günaldı Ömür, Emel Erhan. Selen Yayıncılık 2014. Tuğcu B. Complications of Movement disorders Surgery. H2-148 Fonksiyonun Cerrahi Anatomisi. Ed Biçeroğlu Hüseyin. US Akademi 2018 Tuğcu B. Ulutabanca H, Gültekin M.  Bölüm 8; Ethical problems for Deep Brain Stimulation. In  Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Neurologic and Pschiatric Diseases; Handbook.. Ed Temel Y, Kocabıçak E, Akbostancı C, Doğu O, Savaş A. US Akademi 2019; pp 93-108. Leentjens AFG, Tuğcu B. Ackermans L. Bölüm 15; Deep Brain Stimulation for Tourette Syndrom. In  Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Neurologic and Pschiatric Diseases; Handbook... Ed Temel Y, Kocabıçak E, Akbostancı C, Doğu O, Savaş A. US Akademi 2019; pp 241-248 Gündüz HB, Tuğcu B. Bölüm 11; Sinir Sisteminin Elektrofizyolojisi ve İntraoperatif Monitörizasyon. Nöroşirurjinin Temelleri. Ed Naderi S, Güzey FK, Tuğcu B. US Akademi 2020; pp77-81 Tuğcu B. Bölüm 14; Nörolojik muayene. Nöroşirurjinin Temelleri. Ed Naderi S, Güzey FK, Tuğcu B. US Akademi 2020; pp95-100 Tuğcu B. Bölüm 86; Epilepside rezektif ve nöromodülasyon cerrahi yöntemleri. Nöroşirurjinin Temelleri. Ed Naderi S, Güzey FK, Tuğcu B. US Akademi 2020; pp537-540 Tuğcu D, Tuğcu B. Bölüm 6; Sinir dokusu tömörleri. Pediyatri. Ed Neyzi O, Ertuğrul T, Darendeliler F. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri 2020: pp1701-1715 Tuğcu B, Haşimoğlu O. Epilepsi Cerrahisinde Nöromodülasyon Teknikleri ve Etki Mekanizmaları, Neuromodulation Technics and Mechanisms of Action in Epilepsy Surgery. Sanus GZ, editör. Epilepsi Cerrahisi. 1. Baskı. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2021. p.89-94. Read more
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FAQ about Pediatric Neurosurgery in Turkey

Diseases treated by pediatric neurosurgeons

Pediatric neurosurgeons treat brain tumors, congenital anomalies of the skull and spine, and injuries.

The most common diseases in children:

  • hydrocephalus (dropsy of the brain) - accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain;
  • spina bifida (spina bifida) - a congenital pathology of the development of the spinal cord;
  • Arnold-Chiari anomaly - a congenital anomaly in the development of the brain, in which part of the cerebellum descends to the upper sections of the spinal cord;
  • craniosynostosis - premature fusion of the sutures of the skull;
  • encephalocele - a type of craniocerebral hernia;
  • cysts in the brain;
  • medulloblastoma - a malignant tumor that affects the cerebellum;
  • craniopharyngioma - a benign brain tumor;
  • ependymoma - a tumor of the posterior cranial fossa, which can metastasize;
  • astrocytoma, glioblastoma - malignant neoplasms of the brain, brain stem;
  • epilepsy resistant to drug treatment.

The main method of treatment in pediatric neurosurgery is surgery on the brain or spinal cord.

Children are often prescribed sparing operations through a small hole in the skull:

  • removal of brain tumors;
  • shunting for hydrocephalus is an operation in which an additional pathway for the outflow of cerebrospinal fluid is created.

Open surgeries are assigned to a child for:

  • removal of brain formations of large size or fuzzy shape;
  • correction of defects of the spine or bones of the skull;
  • removal of a part of a vertebra in case of Arnold-Chiari anomaly (laminectomy);
  • epilepsy surgery.

The decision on the method of treatment is made by the neurosurgeon after a comprehensive diagnosis.

Peculiarities of diagnostics in pediatric neurosurgery

The main examination in pediatric neurosurgery is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It is assigned for accurate planning of the operation. This is a safe non-invasive diagnostic without the use of x-rays. MRI creates a detailed image of the brain, allows the neurosurgeon to detect the disease and choose the type of surgical intervention.

During an MRI, children are given a sedative. Such seeding is necessary so that the child remains calm and does not move during the procedure, otherwise the image will be blurry.

Depending on the disease, the child is prescribed:

  • consultation with a neurologist;
  • consultation with an ophthalmologist;
  • consultation with an otorhinolaryngologist;
  • blood test (general, biochemical, oncomarkers);
  • electroencephalography (EEG);
  • radiography;
  • lumbar puncture - examination of the cerebrospinal fluid;
  • biopsy.

Peculiarities of treatment in pediatric neurosurgery centers abroad

Spain

The leading center for pediatric neurosurgery in Spain is the Teknon Clinic.

A feature of the neurosurgical department of the center is the robotic neuronavigation system Renishaw Neuromate. It forms an image of the brain in several projections and tracks the location of surgical instruments during the operation. This technology reduces the risk of damage to healthy areas of the brain during surgery.

Brain surgeries for children and adults are performed by the best neurosurgeon in Europe, Dr. Bartolome Oliver. He has been engaged in surgical treatment of pathologies of the central and peripheral nervous system for 36 years. The doctor performs 200 operations annually.

Watch a video review about the treatment of a brain tumor in Teknon


Israel

At the Ichilov Medical Center, one of the world's best specialists, Shlomo Konstantini, consults. The professor heads the Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery at the Dana Dweck Clinic. He has been operating on small patients for over 30 years. The professor performs sparing operations (method of neuroendoscopy).

Turkey

In the Liv Hospital clinic, the statistics of successful operations is 91%. This is the best indicator in Turkey (the national average is 81%). The leading experts are professors Talat Kiris and Mustafa Kemal Hamamdzhioglu. They perform over 250 brain and spinal cord surgeries annually.

Prices for treatment in pediatric neurosurgery clinics

The cost of pediatric neurosurgical operations abroad depends on the type of pathology, its complexity and stage of development.

What to look for when choosing a clinic?

What to consider when choosing a clinic for treatment?

  • specialization of the medical institution;
  • specialization of a pediatric neurosurgeon;
  • qualifications and experience of a neurosurgeon;
  • availability of modern equipment in the clinic (neuronavigation systems);
  • possibility of preliminary consultation;
  • clinic pricing policy.

Answers to frequently asked questions about pediatric neurosurgery

Can a child with a brain tumor fly?

Most brain tumors are not a contraindication for flying. But before traveling, you should consult a doctor. He knows the characteristics of the disease and the risks associated with it.

Why is it important to choose a clinic with neuronavigation and neuromonitoring?

Intraoperative neuromonitoring is a system that detects and helps prevent damage to brain structures during surgery. It creates an interactive map of brain regions that are responsible for certain bodily functions. In combination with neuronavigation, it increases the success of the operation. The more accurately the equipment works, the more the surgeon will remove the formation or pathological part of the brain and not damage healthy tissues.

How to organize treatment for a child?

To go abroad for treatment, leave a request on the Bookimed website. You will be contacted by a coordinating doctor who will select the best specialized clinic.

For a preliminary consultation with a pediatric neurosurgeon, it is necessary to provide the results of the tests, an MRI scan, and the child's medical records. If necessary, the examination can be carried out already in the clinic.

You receive a treatment program and its cost. If the program is suitable, the coordinating doctor helps arrange the trip. He stays in touch during treatment and after returning home.

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