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Kidney cancer treatment in Turkey
Kidney cancer in Turkey
- The most common malignant disease with which people turn to Turkey for help,
- Each year, 4,500 people come to treat kidney cancer in Turkey
- The average age of patients suffering from kidney cancer — 60 years,
Due to the wide range of diagnostic methods used and latest therapy methods, as well as the high professionalism of doctors, Turkey ranks first in the list of TOP-5 countries for treatment abroad according to IMTJ.
Thanks to the modern equipment of leading clinics in Turkey and innovative methods of treating kidney cancer, experienced Turkish doctors have managed to increase survival rate up to 74.5%.
MedTour patients recommend clinics for the treatment of kidney cancer in Turkey:
Frequently Asked Questions
Benefits of kidney cancer treatment in Turkey:
- Reasonable prices.
The cost of the services provided is 2-3 times lower than in the USA, Israel and Germany.
- Use of leading technologies.
To treat kidney cancer, doctors use advanced therapies and the latest generation of drugs, thereby minimizing the risk of side effects and complications.
- High success rate in disease treatment.
The use of advanced screening diagnostic techniques by doctors allows detecting kidney cancer in early stages of development. This provides an opportunity to immediately begin treatment, thereby increasing the chances of recovery.
- Highly qualified specialists.
The onkourologists of leading clinics in Turkey for treatment of kidney cancer have more than 15, 20 and 30 years of clinical experience and are competent and literate doctors in the most advanced cases.
- Turkey clinics are JCI-accredited.
Turkey is the first country in the world with 44 JCI clinics that meet all the highest international medical and administrative standards.
- Medical centers are targeted at foreign clients.
As a rule, within 1-5 days after filling out an application on MedTour platform, patients get an appointment with a doctor.
- Professor Hamdi Karakayaly — qualified surgeon at Medipol University Hospital. Practicing kidney transplants. He has over 35 years of experience in medical practice. He’s A consultant of Turkish Ministry of Health on kidney and liver transplantation. He has performed over 1,500 kidney transplants.
- Docent Ilker Tinai — experienced oncourologist and head of department oncourology of Anadolu Medical Center. Member of FEBU, FACS, European Association of Urology, American Association of Urology, Turkish Association of Oncourology.
- Professor Merdan Faida — oncologist, specializing in many areas, including in matters of urological tumors. Leading doctor of the Liv Hospital network of clinics with 19 years of medical experience. He’s a qualified radioncologist. Performs IMRT procedures and 4D radiation therapy.
- Dr. Basri Chakiroglu — a specialist in oncological urology and andrology with 25 years of experience. One of the best urologists at the Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.
- Medipol University Hospital — one of the most popular multidisciplinary medical complexes located in the center of Istanbul. JCI accredited. They practice modern robotic equipment and innovative radiosurgery.
- Anadolu Medical Center — one of the TOP-10 leaders in medical tourism according to the MTQUA organization thanks to the use of advanced technologies and an interdisciplinary team of doctors in diagnosis and treatment of various diseases.
- The Memorial Clinic Network — a large network of Turkish hospitals, consisting of both highly specialized and multidisciplinary centers. More than 300 kidney transplant operations are performed annually by doctors of the clinic. To date, the network impresses with 4x JCI accreditation.
A doctor’s consultation in Istanbul clinics ranges from $120 to $140.
In each case, the doctor of the leading clinic chooses an individual treatment program.
- Diagnostic procedures cost an average of $1.850,
- Radiosurgical treatment:
- Gamma knife — from $6.000,
- Cyber knife — from $4.500,
- Nephrectomy will cost from $21,200 to $24,000,
- A new kidney transplant will cost an average of $20,000.
Leave a request on the MedTour platform and the coordinating doctor will call you.
The coordinating doctor will answer all your questions and provide a free consultation about any Turkish clinic and treatment options in each of them.
How Turkish doctors diagnose kidney cancer
Tests and procedures used by Turkish clinics to diagnose kidney cancer include:
- First of all, the study of the patient’s medical history with a physical examination,
- After that, the doctor prescribes blood test for the presence of tumor markers, as well as a urine test,
- Imaging methods:
- Ultrasonography,
- CT or MRI,
- Angiography,
- Fine-needle aspiration biopsy with histological examination of the biopsy.
How is kidney cancer treated in Turkey
The tactics of treating a patient with kidney cancer are drawn up by the doctor depending on the location and stage of cancer, degree and size of tumor, age and general health of the patient.
- Surgical intervention — nephrectomy (removal of the kidney)
The most common and preferred treatment. The surgeon may perform a nephrectomy through a single incision (open nephrectomy) or through several small incisions in abdomen (laparoscopic nephrectomy). Removal of the kidney can be complete or partial. Operation takes 30 to 120 minutes.
- Radiation therapy
Tumor cells are destroyed by high energy radiation. Doctors use this technique to slow the progression of cancer and reduce pain.
- Targeted therapy
It’s carried out with anticancer drugs directed against cancer cells. This slows down the progression of cancer and kills most of the tumor cells. This therapy is often used in combination with other cancer treatments.
- Immunotherapy
The goal of immunological therapy is to fight cancer cells and destroy them by strengthening the patient’s immune system. The main groups of drugs used in immunotherapy for kidney cancer are monoclonal antibodies and cytokines.
- Cryoablation
If there are contraindications to surgical intervention, an alternative method of treatment is used — cryoablation. The tumor is cooled and frozen with needles, penetrating through a small hole in the skin. The 5-year survival rate is 95%.
- Arterial embolization
The vessels that feed the tumor are cut. Thus, the tumor disappears over time.
- Radiofrequency ablation
Using high energy radio waves through a needle probe inserted into the tumor. The tumor is destroyed by heating.
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I had prostate cancer and I decided to have a surgerv in Medipol clinic. I have heard about it from my friends to did the same surgery here. I was amazed about modern technology in this hospital! Doctors and nurses are super polite and educated. Everyone speaks english and is ready to help in every situation. My turkish surgeon was the best doctor, which I have ever met in my life. Results of the surgery are estounishing. I feel myself great and I am very thankful to MedTour for organizing my medical trip!