Acibadem Health Group

Neurosurgery at the Acıbadem clinic

The neurosurgical center of the medical holding Acibadem, Turkey, provides a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to diseases of the brain and spinal cord, spinal injuries, disorders of the peripheral nervous system. The Acibadem network occupies a leading position in the ranking of the best neurosurgical clinics in the world. This is confirmed by the Joint Commission International (JCI) - a certificate of the US independent international accreditation organization.

In addition to standard diagnostic procedures, the Acibadem clinic uses:

• PET-CT (PET-CT) is a research method that combines the capabilities of positron emission and computed tomography. Helps to identify neoplasms that go unnoticed when diagnosed using X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, as well as neurological phenomena in Alzheimer's disease and epilepsy.
• Intraoperative MRI 3 Tesla is a magnetic resonance imaging device that allows you to carry out a diagnostic procedure to determine and control the boundaries of the tumor during surgery.
• Flash-CT (Flash-CT) - Flash CT is the world's fastest CT scanner with the lowest radiation emission.
• FORCE-CT is a multifunctional tomographic system that transmits to the monitor detailed images of organs and tissues with high resolution, minimal exposure to radiation. This is very important when examining children.
• Sliding-CT is a technology that allows the use of computed tomography during a surgical operation, which significantly increases its efficiency and safety.

In 3 divisions of the Acibadem clinic:

• adult neurosurgery;
• pediatric neurosurgery;
• spinal surgery,

Turkish and foreign patients receive highly qualified surgical care for diseases such as:

• tumors of the brain and spinal cord;
• vascular diseases of the brain (strokes, aneurysms, cavernous malformations, arteriovenous malformations, etc.);
• traumatic brain injury;
• spinal deformities;
• functional movement disorders (including epilepsy, Parkinson's disease);
• congenital cerebral anomalies;
• fibromyalgia (musculoskeletal pain);
• herniated intervertebral discs;
• spinal dysraphia, as well as diseases from a large group of malformations of the spine and spinal cord.

Treatment is strictly individual, the protocol is drawn up taking into account the diagnostic indicators and the state of the patient's body as a whole. Preference is given to non-invasive and minimally invasive surgical interventions. Thanks to the integration of microsurgery into neurosurgery, the use of radiosurgical treatment methods using new technologies such as:

• Gamma knife (Gamma Knife Perfection);
• robotic system "Da Vinci" and "CyberKnife";
• the new generation linear accelerator Trilogy;
• devices for stereotaxic (point) radiosurgery and radiotherapy (SRT / SRC).

The incidence of postoperative complications does not exceed 1%.

Contact the coordinating physician at Clinics Direct to schedule a consultation with a neurosurgeon at Acıbadem Clinic.

Diagnosis and treatment of MPG hernia

Intervertebral hernia, which occurs for a number of internal reasons, for example, due to osteochondrosis, which damages cartilage and bone tissue, or external, as a result of excessive stress on the spine or injury, can form in any of its parts and, as a rule, is accompanied by severe back pain ...

Conservative methods of treatment most often do not fundamentally solve the problem, which over time entails functional disorders in the pelvic organs, numbness of the legs and other neurological disorders. To prevent this, surgical treatment is recommended. The operation is also indicated for frequent exacerbations and sharp pains that cannot be relieved by standard anesthetic drugs.

Diagnosis of MPG hernia in the clinic "Acibadem"

In the spinal department of the Center of Neurology and Neurosurgery of the Istanbul clinic " Acibadem", Turkey, under the guidance of a world-renowned professor - Nekmettin Pamir, all diagnostic and therapeutic measures for the elimination of MPH hernia and rehabilitation procedures aimed at restoring the health of patients are performed. For an accurate diagnosis, in addition to a comprehensive, general examination of the patient and laboratory blood tests, the most informative radiological and other research methods are used:

• X-ray of the spine in frontal and lateral projections;
• MRI, CT - 3D-, 2D-visualization of intervertebral hernia tissues;
• stimulation electromyography (EMG).

Treatment of MPG hernia in the clinic "Acibadem"

• Laser thermodiscoplasty . It is used for hernias up to 6 mm in the early stages of the disease. This is a minimally invasive method of radiosurgery under the control of a high-tech tomograph.
• Sliding CT . Microsurgical discectomy (microdiscectomy). It is carried out through a 5-cm incision with microinstruments.
• Endoscopic discectomy. It is performed through 3 cm incisions using spinal endoscopes.
• Heminlaminectomy. It is carried out through 3 cm incisions, the spinous processes and ligaments are preserved.
• Endoscopic fusion. Fixation of adjacent discs with metal implants.

The latest rehabilitation training systems contribute to the rapid recovery of the operated patients:

• Biodex;
• Armeo Power;
• Anymov;
• Lokomat.

Would you like to get advice from a specialist at the Acibadem Clinic? See your Clinics Direct coordinating physician.

Diagnostics and treatment of facial nerve neuritis at Acıbadem clinic

Neuritis of the facial nerve (Bell's palsy, neuropathy of the facial nerve) is a disease that, according to medical statistics, seriously affects the quality of life of at least 23 out of 100,000 people. The disease turns almost half of the patient's face into a “frozen mask”, causing acute pain and other unpleasant symptoms.

Without timely, correct treatment, it gives serious complications:

• hearing loss
• dizziness,
• the appearance of nystagmus (a severe form of oculomotor disorder),
• the appearance of contractures (limitation of the mobility of the facial muscles)
• and etc.

Diagnosis of neuritis in the clinic "Acibadem"

Neuritis manifests itself in different ways, depending on the localization of the lesion and its severity. And although the general symptomatology does not raise doubts among the neurologist about the primary diagnosis, additional examinations of the patient are required, which will determine the prevalence of the inflammatory process, confirm or exclude its secondary nature, for example, tumor, and, accordingly, develop an optimal treatment plan.

In the world-famous Center for Neurosurgery and Neurology at the Acibadem Clinic (Turkey, Istanbul), various diagnostic procedures and equipment are used for this purpose. Among them:

• CT or MRI - new generation computed tomographs;
• electroneuromyography (ENMG) - a study to determine the functionality of peripheral nerves and skeletal muscles;
• evoked potentials (EP) is a technique that provides reliable information about the operation of sensory systems (vision, smell, hearing, etc.).

In 75% of cases, the disease is amenable to drug therapy in combination with physiotherapy methods:

• ultra high frequency current;
• magnetotherapy;
• ultrasound;
• acupuncture.

If, within 2-3 months, recovery has not occurred, surgical intervention is recommended, if possible with the use of robotics. Thanks to therapeutic manipulations with microinstruments under the control of tomographs, healthy tissues are not touched, the functionality of the nerves is preserved, and recovery occurs faster. For diagnostic indications, the following are also used:

• Stereotactic radiosurgery (Gamma Knife) is a painless and bloodless method of destroying a sensitive root with a precisely focused beam of gamma radiation.
• Epidural neurostimulation - electrical stimulation of areas of the cerebral cortex by installing special electrodes to relieve pain syndromes.
• Primary neuroraphy - stitching of nerve branches, in case of their separation from the injury.

Complete healing occurs in 75% of cases, but the duration of the disease over 3 months reduces the chances of relapse-free recovery.

To apply for a consultation with a neurologist at the Acibadem Clinic, contact the coordinating physician at Clinics Direct.

Diagnostics and treatment of pituitary adenoma at Acıbadem clinic

The specialized neurosurgery departments of the Acıbadem network clinics successfully treat brain tumors, including pituitary adenoma.

According to medical statistics, among all intracranial neoplasms, the incidence of pituitary adenoma is approximately 10%. Its timely detection and accurate diagnostic classification without the use of modern medical equipment and highly qualified doctors are questionable, therefore, the benign nature of this pathology often becomes malignant. Timely detection and correct treatment of pituitary adenoma guarantees 100% recovery.

Diagnostic methods

A multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of each patient with suspected pituitary adenoma is used at the Acibadem clinics even at the stage of determining and clarifying the diagnosis. It is carried out with the involvement of specialists in ophthalmology, endocrinology, neurology, and oncology. To visualize and detail the features of the tumor, in addition to traditional analyzes, the following are prescribed:

• brain studies on the new generation PET-CT and FORCE-CT tomographs;
• CT angiography or MR angiography (X-rays of the blood vessels in the brain)
• a number of hormonal tests;
• ophthalmoscopy (to exclude nonspecific eye diseases).

Treatment of pituitary adenoma

Based on the diagnostic data, a consultation with the participation of a chemotherapist, radiologist and neurosurgeon develops a personalized treatment plan and ways to eliminate the disease.

• Conservative treatment . Only prolactinomas (hormone-dependent pituitary adenomas) of a small size give in to it.
• Radiation therapy (gamma therapy or proton therapy). Effective for small adenomas.
• Stereotactic radiosurgery. The introduction of radioactive micrograins into the tumor itself to destroy it.
• Neurosurgical treatment. This traditional method of treatment is rarely used and strictly according to indications (large tumor sizes complicated by hemorrhage, etc.) by the transnasal method (using endoscopic techniques) or by the transcranial method with craniotomy.
• Radiosurgical method of treatment using the CyberKnife system. This bloodless and painless method of destroying adenoma is preferred in most cases. In addition to the high efficiency of the procedure itself - only tumor cells are irradiated and killed, there are other advantages. For example, operations with the CyberKnife are suitable for patients of any age and with any health condition, anesthesia is not required and there are almost no postoperative complications.

You can make an appointment with a leading neurologist at the Acıbadem Clinic at the coordinating physician at Clinics Direct.

The network of clinics of the Acibadem Medical Center with JCI accreditation , which officially confirms the level of quality of their services, is known and popular not only in Turkey, but also in other countries. In the departments of spinal surgery, equipped with unique diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, highly qualified specialists in the field of oncology, neurology, orthopedics, radiology and related professions provide effective assistance to patients with spinal cord tumors of various types, stages and locations.

The latest diagnostic methods

A multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of each patient begins to operate already at the stage of diagnosis. A full examination of the patient in the Acibadem clinics, as a rule, is carried out by a professional team consisting of doctors of general and highly specialized professions. In addition to standard diagnostic procedures, for a detailed study of the individual characteristics of the patient's disease, the following are used:

• PET-CT (PET-CT) is a radiological equipment that combines the capabilities of positron emission and computed tomography. Helps to identify neoplasms, as well as other neurological pathologies unnoticed by radiography, CT, MRI .
• Instant Flash-CT (Flash-CT) - the fastest tomograph in the world with the lowest radiation emission.
• Intraoperative MRI 3 Tesla is a magnetic resonance imaging device that allows you to carry out a diagnostic procedure to determine and control the boundaries of a tumor during a diagnostic procedure and during an operation.
• FORCE-CT is a multifunctional tomographic system that allows you to scan organs and tissues with minimal exposure to radiation, which is especially important when examining children.
• Sliding-CT is a technology that allows the use of computed tomography during a surgical operation, which significantly increases its efficiency and safety.
• EOS (3D Skeletal System Imaging) is a device that provides a three-dimensional image of the spine from the front, back and side.

Treatment of spinal cord tumors in Acibadem clinics

The main treatments for spinal cord tumors are surgery and radiotherapy. Of particular difficulty in eliminating tumor formations are those that are localized in anatomically complex areas and require not only a lot of experience and professional skills from doctors, but also the use of advanced technologies, especially since minimally invasive therapeutic manipulations and microsurgery are preferred .

• The destruction of the tumor without open surgery is carried out using the Gamma Knife ICON (Gamma Knife) . When using this technology, anesthesia is not required, the patient has no blood loss, no scars remain, postoperative complications do not exceed 1%.
• With the help of the CyberKnife stereotaxic radiosurgery system, the surgeon can remove the tumor located in the most inaccessible places of the spine. The robotic arm of a linear accelerator is capable of delivering a photon beam directly to a tumor with an accuracy of 0.5 mm and destroying it.
• The O-Arm spinal neuronavigation system allows you to perform any spinal surgery through a small incision with pinpoint accuracy and guaranteed safety for the patient.
• Complex tumors that are larger than 4 cm or are at risk are removed with the TomoTherapy radiotherapy unit , which allows image-guided radiation therapy (IG-IMRT) . The operation is performed in one session and does not damage the healthy tissues of the body.

Make an appointment with the leading specialist in spinal surgery at the Acibadem Clinic with the coordinating physician at Clinics Direct .

A cerebral aneurysm is a pathological local protrusion of the artery wall due to its thinning or stretching. The disease is widespread - 12 cases per 100,000 people. Without adequate treatment, it can be fatal due to ruptured aneurysm (65% risk) and cerebral hemorrhage.

The Angiographic Center Acibadem has gained worldwide fame for its achievements in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular pathologies. The high level of services provided by the clinic is controlled by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and is annually confirmed by the Joint Commission International (JCI) quality certificate . This became possible thanks to modern medical equipment, the experience and qualifications of doctors, the use of the latest methods and technologies in the elimination of severe ailments in patients.

Brain aneurysm diagnostics in Acibadem

In addition to interviewing the patient, collecting anamnesis and traditional general tests, diagnostic procedures are carried out:

• Computed tomography (CT) with a contrast agent allows you to determine the presence of an aneurysm and classify it according to its shape, size, localization of the artery on which it was formed, the fact that bleeding has taken place or not.
• Spinal cord biopsy . The study helps to rule out or confirm bleeding in the adjacent brain tissue.
• MR angiography or 3D CT angiography are modern methods of examining the vessels of the brain, which can detect even the smallest aneurysms. They are used as a more informative alternative to traditional angiography.
• Cerebral angiography and transcranial Doppler sonography (TCD) are used to diagnose spasm, which usually develops 3-4 days after hemorrhage and reaches its peak after 1-2 weeks.

Before the operation, if it is shown, additional examination and tests are prescribed.

Treatment of cerebral aneurysm

Conservative treatment. This method does not fundamentally solve the problem, and is allowed if the patient refuses surgical treatment or has contraindications to it, for example, due to age. The main therapies are aimed at relieving symptoms and reducing the risk of complications.

Surgery. 3 types of surgical intervention are possible.

1. Circumcision of the aneurysm. It is produced as minimally invasive as possible. The detected abnormal arterial bulge is clamped with a clip in order to inhibit the stretching of the vessel wall for rupture.
2. Coil installation. This minimally invasive endovascular (through catheterization) intervention consists in guiding a catheter to the aneurysm and filling its bulge with an implant, which will prevent the risk of bleeding from a ruptured artery.
3. Stent placement is a new approach in aneurysm surgery. Inserting and securing a special tube in the area of the bulge reduces the pressure in the artery and further weakening of its wall.

Make an appointment with a specialist at the Acibadem Clinic with the coordinating physician at Clinics Direct .

The achievements of Turkish medicine in the field of neurosurgery and treatment of brain tumors (which are more than 130 different types of pathologies, 97 of which are brain cancer) can be called outstanding. The network of clinics of the private medical center Acibadem is considered a new generation of clinics in terms of their technical equipment, doctors' qualifications and the quality of services provided in the diagnosis and treatment of all 3 main groups of brain neoplasms (according to the WHO classification):

• neuroepithelial tumors (gliomas, etc.);
• tumors of nerves and blood vessels (neuromas, cavernous angiomas, etc.);
• tumors of the membranes (meningiomas, etc.).

A multidisciplinary and comprehensive approach to providing personalized care to patients allows the doctors of Acibadem clinics to achieve outstanding results - 91% 5-year survival rate of cancer patients and less than 1% of complications in the treatment of all types of tumors.

Diagnostics of brain tumors in Acibadem clinics

Diagnostic procedures include a complete examination of the patient's body to identify concomitant diseases and a detailed study of brain pathology. In addition to collecting anamnesis and traditional laboratory tests, modern radiological tomographs are used to determine the parameters and location of the tumor:

• PET CT (PET CT);
• intraoperative MRI 3 Tesla;
• instant flash CT (Flash CT).

On the basis of the results obtained, an approach to the collection of tumor tissue for biopsy is planned, the study of which provides reliable information about the DNA, the type and growth of the neoplasm and helps to choose the most optimal method of treatment. Depending on the location of the tumor, the following manipulations can be used:

• craniotomy (removal of a particle of abnormal tissue by opening the skull);
• needle biopsy (performed with a thin needle under the control of a tomograph with three-dimensional visualization);
• neuroendoscopy (extraction of a particle of a tumor through a small hole with a neuroendoscope);
• lumbar puncture (taking a sample of cerebrospinal fluid).

Modern treatment technologies

Treatment of patients with brain tumors is carried out in specialized clinical departments:

• pediatric (pediatric) neurosurgery;
• vascular neurosurgery;
• neuro-oncological department.

Minimally invasive surgery and radiotherapy are preferred.

Are used:

• The da Vinci robotic system (da Vinci robotic surgeon).
• Gamma Knife ICON (Gamma Knife) - a technology that allows you to destroy the tumor painlessly and bloodlessly.
• The cyber knife is a stereotaxic radiosurgical system that destroys a tumor with a focused beam of ionizing radiation emitted by a robotic arm of a linear accelerator.
• Cryodestruction - freezing and destruction of a tumor with the activation of the body's immune system. This method has proven itself in the treatment of brain metastases, residual meningiomas, and hard-to-reach glial tumors that were previously considered inoperable. The manipulation is performed using modern neuronavigation systems through a small incision.

In the treatment of some types of brain tumors, chemotherapy with an arsenal of clinically proven drugs, innovative methods of immune and targeted therapy are successfully used.

Make an appointment for a consultation on the treatment of brain tumors with a specialist at the Acibadem Clinic with the coordinating physician of Clinics.Direct .

Cardiology at Acibadem

Heart disease is one of the most common and difficult fatal diseases. 30% of deaths worldwide are caused by cardiovascular disease. Therefore, it is so important to pay attention to the first symptoms of the disease, diagnose it correctly and start treatment in a timely manner. The cardiology centers with departments for adults and children of the Acıbadem Medical Holding are today one of the most modern medical institutions in Turkey and a recognized brand in world health (JCI (Joint Commission Internationa) accreditation since 2005).

The latest medical equipment, a professional team of doctors, our own laboratories, continuous improvement and implementation of unique technologies for the treatment of almost all types of cardiovascular diseases and the most modern methods of patient care allow Acibadem to compete and be on an equal footing with the best cardiology clinics in the United States and Europe.

According to the EuroSCORE scale, a program that measures the risk of an unfavorable outcome in cardiac surgery, the hospital mortality rate averages 3.8%. In Acibadem, it is an order of magnitude lower - 1.6%, and even less for coronary artery bypass grafting - 1%.

Diagnostics at Acibadem cardio centers

For the error-free diagnosis of pathologies of the cardiovascular system, non-invasive equipment is used at the Acibadem cardiology centers:

• ECG (electrocardiography) . This is a device for the urgent assessment of the work of the heart muscle.
• Exercise ECG. The method allows detecting foci of blockage (embolism) of blood vessels, which rarely manifest themselves in a person's daily life.
• Echocardiography and stress echocardiography. Study of the functions and structure of the heart using ultrasound (ultrasound waves) to predict the course of the disease in patients with coronary artery disease (heart ischemia) and myocardial infarction (myocardial infarction).
• Holter ECG and Trans-telephone monitoring. Continuous monitoring of the patient's heart rhythm using a special recording device attached to his body. Can be performed without distracting the patient from normal activities.
• PSM (myocardial perfusion scintigraphy). Allows you to obtain data on the blood supply in the heart muscle and choose the correct treatment tactics when pathology is detected.
• FLASH CT (Flash CT). Rapid diagnosis with a very low level of radiation, allowing you to obtain a scanned image of the heart in cross section.
• MRI. Provides detailed information about congenital heart diseases, the state of its main arteries, cavities and muscles.
• Dual Source (computer tomograph 2 × 64). With this machine, cardiac angiography (vascular examination) is performed in just 6 seconds.
• PET-CT. Allows you to get data about the heart at the cellular level.

Treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system in Acibadem

Acibadem Cardiology Centers provide effective care in all areas of cardiology. It:

• coronary artery disease;
• embolism of the vessels of the heart;
• embolism of peripheral vessels;
• heart valve abnormalities;
• diseases of the aorta;
• arrhythmias;
• congenital heart defects;
• cardiomyopathy;
• varicose veins.

The following treatments are most commonly practiced:

• coronary angioplasty, as well as stenting - non-surgical expansion of narrowing foci in the arteries;
• bypass surgery - elimination of difficulties and adjustment of the movement of blood in the vessels that feed the heart;
• catheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI);
• surgical treatment with the da Vinci robotic surgical system.

Pediatric Cardiology at Acibadem

In the children's departments of the Acibadem cardiology centers, they provide assistance in the following areas:

• fetal cardiology (unborn children);
• pediatric cardiology (age: from the first hours of life to 18 years);
• patients with congenital heart anomalies;
• children's open heart surgery.

Special conditions have been created for young patients. Comprehensive pediatric care includes highly trained hospital staff, separate treatment rooms and playrooms.

If you have any questions about the organization of diagnostics and treatment at the Acibadem Heart Center, please contact the coordinating physician at Clinics Direct . Also take the opportunity to make an appointment with a leading cardiologist at the Acıbadem Clinic.

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment in Acibadem

Ischemic heart disease (CHD), which is based on insufficient blood and oxygen supply to the heart muscle, causing its starvation, is called the "silent killer" of the 21st century. More than 30% of deaths from all diseases occur precisely because of chronic or acute myocardial ischemia - a decrease / cessation of blood flow to it due to stenosis (narrowing) of the coronary arteries (blood vessels of the heart). Medical science has not yet found a way that would completely save a person from this dangerous disease. However, there are a number of techniques and drugs that significantly affect the favorable course of the disease and prolong the life of patients with coronary artery disease.

The 9 centers of cardiology and cardiac surgery of Acibadem, in terms of their technical equipment and staff of highly qualified specialists, surpass similar medical institutions in Turkey and are not inferior to the leading cardiology clinics in the world. Diagnostics, conservative and surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, as well as rehabilitation and preventive measures to prevent this disease in Acibadem are given priority.

Diagnosis of ischemic heart disease in Turkey

The beginning of IHD treatment in the Acibadem Cardiology Clinic is preceded by a full examination of the patient to determine the clinical form of IHD (there are several of them, and each has its own characteristics of manifestation and methods of treatment), as well as concomitant diseases. After collecting anamnesis (medical history) and examination of the patient by a cardiologist, the following are prescribed:

• Laboratory blood tests (general clinical, biochemical, glycosylated hemoglobin, coagulogram, hemostasiogram).
• ECG (electrocardiogram) at rest.
• Exercise ECG. The method allows detecting the presence of foci of blockage (embolism) of blood vessels, which do not manifest themselves during normal, daily physical activity of a person.
• Holter ECG and Trans-telephone monitoring . Continuous (during the day) monitoring of the patient's heart rhythm using a special recording device attached to his body.
• Echocardiography and stress echocardiography. Study of the functions and structure of the heart using ultrasound (ultrasound waves) to predict the course of the disease in patients with coronary artery disease (heart ischemia) and myocardial infarction (myocardial infarction).
• PSM (myocardial perfusion scintigraphy) . Allows you to detect pathologies of the blood supply to the heart muscle.

If necessary, additional instrumental studies are assigned:

• Intraesophageal electrocardiography. It is used as an auxiliary method to assess the electrical activity of the atria and the atrioventricular junction.
• FLASH CT (Flash CT). Express diagnostics of the heart, in which a scanned image of an organ is issued in a cross section.
• MRI. Shows in detail the state of the main arteries of the heart, its cavities and muscles.
• Dual Source (computer tomograph 2 × 64). With the help of this device, angiography of the heart is performed in 6 seconds (study of the patency of the vessels supplying the heart, the degree of their blockage).
• PET-CT. Allows you to obtain data on the state of the heart muscle at the cellular level.

Based on the results of the examination, an interdisciplinary commission of specialized doctors classifies the form of coronary artery disease of the patient and develops a comprehensive treatment plan for the disease.

IHD treatment in Turkey

At the initial stages of coronary heart disease, under the close monitoring of the attending physician, a number of targeted drugs are prescribed:

• to reduce thrombus formation in the vascular beds;
• to lower and remove cholesterol from the blood;
• to normalize heart rate and rhythm, blood pressure.

If conservative therapy is ineffective, surgical treatment is used.

• Coronary angioplasty with or without stenting . This minimally invasive operation is performed under the visual control of fluoroscopy by inserting a special catheter into the femoral artery with a self-expanding balloon at the end. Having reached the narrowed area of the coronary artery, the balloon opens and expands its lumen. Fastening a stent (a special frame mesh) in the focus of a vessel affected by an atherosclerotic plaque not only increases its lumen, but also prevents further narrowing.
• Rotational atherectomy (removal of atherosclerotic plaque). It is performed in case of complete blockage of the lumen of the vessel with calcified atherosclerotic plaques. A special diamond-coated drill destroys the plaque, the vessel lumen is restored, after which a stent can be installed.
• Coronary artery bypass grafting. If the strongly narrowed vessel cannot be widened by stenting, coronary artery bypass grafting is recommended. Its essence lies in the creation of a new "bypass" for the blood flow that feeds the myocardium, bypassing the area of the vessel clogged with plaques. It is done by installing vascular implants taken from the patient himself.

The likelihood of complications after stenting and bypass surgery at the Acibadem cardiac centers is minimal. Cost - from $ 1860 (stenting), from $ 16740 (shunting). Upon completion of the treatment procedures, a rehabilitation plan is developed for each patient. It includes taking a course of exercise therapy (physiotherapy exercises) with a dosed load, recommendations for a therapeutic diet and taking medications.

Make an appointment with Acibadem Lead Cardiologist at Clinics Direct's coordinating physician.

Atrial Fibrillation Treatment at Acibadem

The cardiology centers of the Acibadem medical holding, which in terms of the quality of the services provided, is not inferior to the best clinics in Germany and Israel, provide effective assistance in the treatment and rehabilitation of the entire spectrum of cardiovascular diseases, including atrial fibrillation.

This type of disease is characterized by a violation of the sequence of contraction of the parts of the heart: atria - ventricles. With atrial fibrillation, the muscle fibers of the atria begin to work out of sync, transmitting chaotic electrical impulses to the ventricles, they knock down their correct rhythm and also provoke irregular, unproductive work.

At these moments, a person feels very unpleasant symptoms of cardiac arrest or palpitations, a panic attack occurs - fear of death, which further aggravates the patient's condition.

10% of the world's population suffers from atrial fibrillation, a severe form of atrial fibrillation. In 30% of cases, this ailment leads to ischemic strokes and other dangerous complications. Since atrial fibrillation tends to progress, 75% of deaths occur over time against it. Therefore, it is important to identify the root cause of the disease, correctly diagnose / classify and treat in a timely manner.

Diagnosis of atrial fibrillation in Acibadem

Acibadem cardiology centers have all the necessary equipment, their own laboratories and trained personnel to carry out accurate diagnostics. After a cardiac examination and anamnesis, the patient is prescribed:

• ECG . Electrocardiography at rest and after exercise.
• Analyzes of biological materials (clinical and biochemical analyzes of blood, urine, etc.)
• Echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart) . For various indications, the following can be additionally prescribed: Doppler echocardiography, contrast echocardiography, stress echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography.
• Chest X-ray.
• PET-CT is a nuclear scan of the heart, which provides information about the state of the heart tissue at the cellular level.
• Coronary angiography . The study of blood vessels is carried out using a modern computed tomography 2x64 Dual Source.
• Other studies to determine diseases that can provoke arrhythmias, such as thyroid disease, diabetes, hypertension.

Based on the results of the examination, an interdisciplinary commission consisting of specialized doctors of the clinic develops a comprehensive plan for the treatment of the disease. A set of drugs is selected individually for each patient, aimed at:

• restoration of the correct sinus rhythm;
• normalization of heart rate;
• reduction of thrombus formation;
• reduction and removal of cholesterol from the blood;
• normalization of blood pressure;
• strengthening the heart muscle.

To eliminate ventricular fibrillation, which threatens the patient's life, electrical cardioversion is used - the restoration of the rhythm by an electric current discharge, synchronized with the phase of the cardiac cycle. If conservative therapy is ineffective, attacks of ventricular fibrillation occur frequently and are difficult to tolerate, surgical treatment is recommended.

Surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation

Surgical treatments for atrial fibrillation include:

• "Labyrinth" is a technically complex open heart surgery. In 99% of the operated patients, the correct rhythm is restored without the need to take antiarrhythmic drugs for life.
• Radiofrequency catheter destruction (ablation) - allows the treatment of severe cases of atrial fibrillation. The essence of this minimally invasive surgery is to neutralize tiny areas of the heart tissue that produce abnormal electrical impulses that cause flickering arrhythmia. The positive effect of this procedure is 85-98%.
• In certain cases, a pacemaker , which is implanted in the subclavian region of the body, helps to cope with arrhythmia.

Contact the Clinics Direct coordinating doctors to schedule a free remote consultation with leading Acibadem cardiologists.

Arrhythmia treatment at Acibadem

In the cardiology centers of the Acibadem network of clinics, which are rightfully considered the best not only in Turkey, but also in Europe, almost all types of arrhythmias - abnormal contraction of the heart muscle - are successfully treated. "Irregularities" appear due to inconsistency (inconsistency) in the transmission of electrical signals in the heart system, due to which an extraordinary contraction or pause occurs. The statistics of mortality due to heart disease indicate that in 15% of cases, severe forms of arrhythmias are to blame.

Types of arrhythmias and their causes

The following are distinguished by heart rate:

• bradycardia - pulse 60 and below;
• tachycardia - pulse 80 and above;
• paroxysmal (paroxysmal) rhythm disruptions - pulse above 200 beats.

By irregularity of the heartbeat, they are distinguished:

• extrasystole - early (premature) contractions of the heart muscle occur;
• atrial fibrillation - with asynchronous contraction of the atria and ventricles.

All types of arrhythmias at the site of the focus of electrical conductivity disorders are subdivided into

• sinus;
• ventricular;
• atrial.

The reason may be:

• heart failure;
• heart disease; myocarditis;
• ischemia of the heart;
• spinal pathology;
• thyroid disease;
• psycho-emotional stress;
• hereditary and other factors.

Some types of arrhythmias are not dangerous, occur rarely and are transient by themselves. However, those that pass acutely, persist for a long time, cause complications, and require immediate treatment.

Arrhythmia diagnosis at Acibadem

To diagnose, classify and determine the causes of arrhythmias, in addition to examining the patient by a cardiologist, collecting anamnesis and laboratory tests of biomaterials (blood, urine, etc.), are prescribed:

• ECG (electrocardiogram) at rest and under stress.
• ECG monitoring during the day.
• Echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart), including its varieties: transesophageal echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, contrast echocardiography, stress echocardiography.
• Coronary angiography . The study of blood vessels is carried out using a modern computed tomography 2x64 Dual Source.
• Chest X-ray.
• PET-CT is a nuclear scan of the heart and other organs, which allows you to obtain information about their condition at the cellular level.
• Other studies to determine diseases that can provoke arrhythmias, such as thyroid disease, diabetes, hypertension.

Arrhythmia treatment at Acibadem

If, as a result of diagnostic procedures, it turns out that the arrhythmia is a complication of another specific disease, then the elimination (treatment) of the provoking cause most often entails the normalization of the rhythm. If the arrhythmia is an independent pathology of the patient's cardiovascular system, then conservative (medication) or surgical remedial measures are taken to normalize the rhythm.

A commission of specialized specialists of the clinic selects a personalized complex of drugs that contribute to:

• restoration of the correct sinus rhythm;
• normalization of heart rate;
• reduction of thrombus formation;
• reduction and removal of cholesterol from the blood;
• normalization of blood pressure;
• strengthening the heart muscle.

If drug therapy is ineffective, arrhythmia attacks are frequent, severe and life-threatening, surgical intervention is recommended. With some types of arrhythmias, therapeutic and surgical interventions without opening the chest give a positive effect:

• transesophageal electrical stimulation of the heart;
• implantation of a pacemaker - an artificial pacemaker;
• defibrillator implantation.

But more often the preference is given to minimally invasive surgery - radiofrequency ablation. A special catheter under the control of an ultra-precise system of navigation equipment is inserted into the heart cavity through a large vessel and acts on the arrhythmia focus with high-frequency ultrasound and cold. This method can completely cure some types of arrhythmias.

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• Cancer diagnosis at the Acibadem clinic
• Modern methods of treatment
• The cost of oncology treatment at Acibadem

The main benefits of treatment at Acibadem

The Acibadem network of clinics is one of the largest in Turkey and is a leader in the treatment of oncology. This status of the clinic is justified by the presence of:

• modern advanced equipment for diagnostics and treatment;
• teams of world-class oncologists;
• international accreditation JCI;
• an interdisciplinary approach to cancer treatment;
• American treatment protocols;
• high level of service for foreign patients.

Thousands of patients come to the clinic with:

• cancer of the stomach and liver;
• breast;
• oncology of the prostate;
• melanoma;
• sarcoma;
• lung cancer, etc.

Cancer diagnosis and treatment at the Acibadem clinic ?

The quality and accuracy of diagnostics in the clinic allows us to promptly deliver the correct diagnosis and prescribe accurate treatment. The main methods of cancer diagnostics at the Acibadem clinic:

• PET-CT;
• Mammography;
• Tomography;
• Flash CT;
• Biopsy, etc.

After that, the patient undergoes outpatient or inpatient complex cancer treatment. At Acibadem, use modern treatment technologies using:

• Gamma knife;
• Da Vinci robot;
• Cyber Knife;
• RapidArk;
• Intraoperative radiation therapy;
• Trilogies.

Acibadem is a recommended center for many procedures that require cutting edge technology and experience. The clinic includes 7 cancer centers (surgery, radiation therapy / radiosurgery, chemotherapy).

Breast cancer treatment is one of the most demanded areas. When diagnosed at an early stage of the disease, the 5-year survival rate increases by 96%.

Specialist in radiation treatment of oncology at the Acibadem clinic, member of the Academic Council of Acibadem University, Professor Enis Ozyar , an international specialist who successfully practices the latest methods of radiotherapy at Acibadem, has treated hundreds of patients with breast cancer at various stages.

To diagnose breast cancer, the Acibadem clinic carries out a number of the following procedures:

• Physical examination by a specialist
• Detailed laboratory blood tests, including tumor markers;
• Mammography (3D), ultrasound (4D), MRI;
• PET-CT, Tumor and lymph node biopsy.

Cost from $ 2.500.

The most effective treatments for stage 2, 3 and even 4 breast cancer are:

• Lumpectomy is an organ-preserving operation in which, together with the tumor, only a small part of the nearby tissues is removed;
• Radical mastectomy - removal of the tumor along with the breast. There are two main types of such operations - modified radical mastectomy (the tumor is removed along with all breast tissues and axillary lymph nodes) and simple mastectomy (lymph node dissection is not performed);
• Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are used in conjunction with these treatments (LIAC, the innovative TRUEBEAM STx device - an excellent combination that integrates all modern radiation therapy methods such as IMRT, IGRT, Gated RT, Rapidarc, SRS and SBRT);
• The Gamma Knife and Cyber Knife methods are also effectively used.

• Ovarian cancer diagnostics at the Acibadem clinic
• Ovarian cancer treatment methods at the Acibadem clinic
• Cost of diagnostics and treatment at Acibadem

What are the benefits of ovarian cancer treatment at Acıbadem Medical Center (Turkey)?

The Acibadem network of clinics annually welcomes patients from all over the world in its oncology center. The best gynecological oncologists in Turkey provide consultations, diagnostics and effective therapy for ovarian cancer.

Modern high-tech methods of early diagnosis ensure successful treatment of early stages of cancer, and innovative global advances in oncology therapy allow specialists to alleviate the condition and prolong the life of patients in cases of late consultation.

What methods of diagnosing ovarian cancer are used in the clinic?

Oncologists in Turkey use modern methods of early diagnosis of cancer in their practice. The success of treatment of which directly depends on the accuracy of the examination and timing of diagnoses. The Acibadem Clinic approaches the diagnosis and treatment of oncological diseases with 100% responsibility, guided by the world quality standards of medical practice. The most popular and effective techniques are :

• gynecological examination;
• a blood test for tumor markers;
• Ultrasound;
• genetic research;
• PET-CT;
• MRI and CT;
• different types of biopsies.

How is ovarian cancer treated at Acıbadem clinic?

Treatment of ovarian cancer in Turkey is carried out by surgical or complex methods with the use of systemic therapy to destroy foci of metastasis. When modern minimally invasive surgical treatment uses such effective technologies as:

• Gamma Knife,
• Cyber Knife,
• Da Vinci robot.

Of the modern systemic methods, Turkish oncologists also use:

• Intraperitoneal chemotherapy with new sparing drugs;
• Radiotherapy;
• Targeted (targeted) therapy.

• Pancreatic cancer diagnosis at Acibadem
• Cancer treatment methods at Acibadem clinic
• Cost of diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer in A Jibadem

What is the advantage of pancreatic cancer treatment at Acibadem clinic in Turkey?

Acibadem Clinic treats patients with various severity of oncology . Acibadem Cancer Centers have accumulated extensive experience in treating the disease at early treatment and prolonging the life of patients with advanced cancer . The best surgeons-oncologists in Turkey perform the most accurate and effective operations to remove pancreatic cancer cells before they spread throughout the body.

Highly qualified specialists, the modern level of equipment of departments and operating rooms of the Acibadem clinic create conditions for obtaining the highest results in the cure of pancreatic cancer, which correspond to the highest world indicators .

Why does the Acibadem clinic pay much attention to the early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer?

Since a cure for pancreatic cancer is possible only if the disease is diagnosed early, it is important to conduct a prophylactic examination, even before possible symptoms appear . Diagnosis of pancreatic cancer involves the following methods:

• Ultrasound;
• MRI;
• PET-CT;
• Biopsy and histological examination of pancreatic tissue;
• A blood test for the presence of tumor markers.

What are the main directions in the treatment of pancreatic cancer?

The oncology centers of the Acibadem clinic use the most modern technologies for both surgical and therapeutic treatment of pancreatic cancer , as well as the latest achievements in medical research. This approach to treatment gets high patient reviews.

Modern therapy technologies:

• Intraoperative radiation therapy;
• Chemotherapy;
• Immunotherapy in the form of special vaccines that act on the patient's immune system in such a way that it itself begins to destroy cancer cells, which allows the tumor to shrink before surgery;
• Cyber Knife, Gamma Knife;
• The da Vinci robotic system.

• Methods for diagnosing liver cancer at the Acibadem clinic
• Cost of liver cancer diagnostics at Acibadem clinic
• Liver cancer treatment methods at Acibadem clinic

Why is Acibadem Clinic considered one of the leading centers for the treatment of liver cancer?

The network of Acibadem clinics is equipped with modern equipment and technologies, high-tech and functional operating rooms. In their work, doctors use the latest tools such as Gamma Knife, Cyber Knife, Da Vinci Robot, PET-CT, digital mammography with tomosynthesis, intraoperative MRI device 3 TESLA, instant CT, Rapidarc , etc.

Liver cancer is treated here by specialists who have been trained in the latest methods and technologies of treatment in various clinics in the USA and Europe. The effectiveness of treatment has high rates - more than 80% in the early stages and prolongation of life for more than 5 years in severe stages of the disease above 40%.

Such indicators are achieved thanks to a team of leading specialists, headed by Professor Ahmet Ozturk .

What are the methods of diagnosing liver cancer at the Acibadem clinic?

Diagnosis for liver cancer at Acibadem may include:

• Thorough collection of anamnestic data and assessment of risk factors;
• Physical examination;
• Laboratory blood test;
• Study of liver cancer markers, CT, MRI 3 Tesla, ultrasound, PET-CT, Flash CT;
• Liver biopsy (percutaneous) followed by histological examination of the sample;
• Laparoscopy;
• Antiography.

What are the methods of treating liver cancer at the Acibadem clinic?

Liver cancer treatment at Acibadem Clinic includes the following methods:

• Surgical removal;
• Ablation;
• Embolization;
• Chemotherapy;
• Targeted therapy;
• Radiation therapy.

Among them, high rates of successful treatment are achieved using the latest equipment from the Da Vinci Robot, Trilogy, Rapidarc, Cyber Knife, Gamma Knife, LIAC, Truebeam STx . After the treatment of liver cancer, the Acibadem Clinic prescribes an examination every three months in order to identify possible signs of a relapse of the disease and to prescribe the appropriate treatment in a timely manner.

• Early diagnosis of cervical cancer
• Cancer treatment methods at Acibadem clinic
• Cost of cervical cancer treatment in Turkey

Why is it effective to treat cervical cancer at the Acıbadem clinic (Turkey)?

Acibadem Clinics in Turkey is a network-leader in providing world-class medical care. Cancer centers have a well-developed infrastructure, advanced technologies and outstanding specialists who successfully carry out early diagnosis and effectively treat cervical cancer.

Oncologists at the Acibadem Clinic recommend prophylactic diagnostics of cervical cancer, starting from the age of 21, using the PAP test and determining the carriage of HPV. The best specialists in Turkey in the medical centers of Acibadem, in the early diagnosis of cervical cancer, advise and treat patients, saving their lives and restoring a high level of quality.

What methods are used for early diagnosis of cervical cancer?

Diagnostics is carried out in the shortest possible time using modern examination methods and innovative tests. The following diagnostic methods are used:

• Colposcopy;
• Hysteroscopy;
• Conization of the cervix;
• Ultrasound;
• CT;
• MRI;
• PET-CT;
• Genetic research;
• Cystoscopy;
• Proctoscopy.

What treatment methods are used at Acıbadem clinic?

The main methods of treatment for cervical cancer are minimally invasive surgery and complex systemic treatments. Organ-preserving and combined effective methods of therapy include:

• Laparoscopy;
• Operations with robotic system Da Vinci, cyber knife, gamma knife;
• Radiotherapy;
• Chemotherapy;
• Ovarian cryopreservation - protection of ovarian tissue in order to preserve fertility in women after undergoing cancer treatment.

How much does cervical cancer treatment cost at Acıbadem clinic in Turkey?

Turkish oncologists carry out affordable oncology treatment in accordance with world-class standards, and the caring attitude of the staff and the country's climate contribute to the treatment in a friendly and pleasant atmosphere. Do you want a customized treatment program with a cost?

The Acibadem Clinic is a modern multidisciplinary clinic specializing in intensive care, resuscitation and surgery. It includes 17 multidisciplinary clinics and 13 polyclinics. The oncology department of the clinic uses the latest equipment, and the age range for patients is very wide - from 1.5 years to 90. Oncologists, who are known in Europe and Asia, professors Gul Basharan and Ozler Er, direct the treatment of melanoma in the clinic. Thousands of patients, especially from the hot regions of Europe and Asia, choose the clinic "Acibadem" because of the highest quality of services and excellent pricing policy. In the diagnosis of melanoma in the clinic "Acibadem" are used: Thorough physical examination; Intraoperative MRI 3 Tesla, PET-CT (PET-CT); Digital mammography with tomosynthesis; Instant Flash CT (Flash CT); Vascular ultrasound examination; Blood test for tumor markers (specific tests of tumor activity of the body as a whole and individual organs and systems); X-ray examinations. Cost from $ 2.500. In case of stage I melanoma, the Acibadem clinic resort to surgical intervention and excision of the tissues surrounding the formation at a distance of several centimeters from the focus. This procedure is performed using a special microscope, which allows you to monitor the state of tissues at different levels. At stage I of the disease, methods of laser destruction, cryo and photo therapy are also used. At later stages of the disease, when melanoma has affected the deep layers of the skin, there is a risk of spreading metastases, in such cases, doctors actively use immunotherapy, stopping the growth of metastases with the help of interferon-alpha and interleukin-2.

Why do doctors recommend to treat gallbladder cancer at the Acibadem clinic?

The Acibadem network of clinics provides assistance to thousands of foreigners every year. Institutions certified according to the JCI standard (USA) provide modern care for patients with oncopathology . Famous gastroenterologists, oncosurgeons and chemotherapists such as Professor Murat Saruk and Professor Gul Basaran practice at Acibadem.

Diagnostic departments of clinics are equipped with the latest MRI and CT tomographs, endoscopic devices. When performing abdominal operations (2B-3B stage of gallbladder cancer), the surgeon is assisted by the Da Vinci robot.

How is gallbladder cancer diagnosed at Acibadem Cancer Center?

• the patient is examined by a qualified gastroenterologist and oncologist;
• detailed blood test (liver enzymes, tumor markers, etc.);
• Abdominal ultrasound, endoscopic organ ultrasound; dopplerography ;
• MRI and MSCT for localizing metastases, determining the stage of the disease;
• PET-CT for finding small lesions;
• cholangiography, cholangiopancreatography ;
• biopsy.

How is gallbladder cancer treated at Acibadem?

The disease is prone to rapid metastasis, therefore, immediately after determining gallbladder cancer, surgical treatment is indicated:

• at 1-2 stages of the process, the tumor is removed endoscopically, which speeds up the patient's rehabilitation period;
• starting from stage 2 of cancer, the standard approach is used - the gallbladder itself, provoked lymph nodes, part of the liver are removed;
• chemotherapy and radiation therapy serve to suppress the activity of the remaining cancer cells in the postoperative period.

• Methods for diagnosing sarcoma at Acibadem clinic
• Cost of sarcoma diagnostics at Acibadem
• Sarcoma treatment methods in Acibadem

Why Acibadem Clinic is considered one of the leading centers for sarcoma treatment?

Innovative methods of targeted and immune therapy for sarcoma at the Acibadem clinic open up prospects for effective treatment of recurrent forms of the disease with minimal side effects. In the case of sarcomas of severe stages, rehabilitation therapy after amputations of limbs caused by soft tissue sarcoma helps patients to quickly restore lost functions and choose comfortable, easy-to-use and aesthetic prostheses.

Specialists from the departments of orthopedics, surgery, oncology, pathology, plastic surgery and radiology, who possess the latest methods and technologies, take part in the work of the sarcoma treatment department.

What are the methods of diagnosing sarcoma at the Acibadem clinic?

At the Acibadem clinic, sarcoma is diagnosed and examined by the following methods:

• Physical examination;
• Laboratory tests (complete blood count and biochemical blood test);
• X-ray, CT, MRI, PET-CT;
• Antiography;
• Ultrasound (also using Doppler ultrasound), planar scintigraphy;
• Biopsy (fine needle aspiration;
• Cor-biopsy, incisional-, excisional-.

What are the treatments for sarcoma at Acibadem?

For the treatment of sarcomas at the Acibadem clinic, various methods are used:

• Surgery (wide local excision - removal of a tumor within the surrounding healthy tissue);
• Organ-preserving (sparing) surgery on the limbs - removal of the tumor is performed without amputation of the limb;
• Amputation of a limb - removal of part or all of a limb;
• Lymphadenectomy (lymphadenectomy) - is the removal of local lymph nodes;
• Radiation therapy (preoperative and postoperative);
• Regional hyperthermia - tissues around the tumor are exposed to high temperatures to damage and destroy tumor cells;
• Chemotherapy;
• Targeted therapy.

After the treatment, patients should be regularly examined according to the plan prescribed by the doctor .

Where is bladder cancer treated in Turkey?

Acıbadem Cancer Centers provide care for patients with bladder cancer at any stage of the process. Oncourology departments are equipped with innovative equipment. World-renowned specialists such as Professor Gul Basaran and Professor Ozlem Er.

Microsurgery methods are widely used, incl. endoscopic operations, the latest chemotherapy regimens are used. This ensures high efficiency of treatment of the disease in the oncology departments of Acibadem .

Cancer diagnostics

• Examination of the patient by an oncourologist, determination of the stage of the underlying disease;
• Blood test: biochemical parameters, tumor markers;
• Urinalysis: signs of inflammation, search for occult blood;
• Ultrasound, CT and MRI with the introduction of a contrast agent;
• Laparascopy with biopsy of the altered tissue (determining the type and stage of the process).

Types of bladder cancer treatments at Acibadem

• Transurethral tumor resection. Sparing operation in the early stages of the tumor - the function of the bladder is fully preserved;
• Radical cystectomy . After removal of the organ, Acibadem surgeons perform bladder plastic surgery;
• Extended surgery includes the removal of areas of involved tissues and organs - the vagina, rectum, uterus, groups of lymph nodes, etc.;
• Chemotherapy methods , including intravesical administration of drugs;
• Radiotherapy effect ;
• Immunotherapy - Monoclonal antibodies and other cytokines are used.

What are the benefits of brain cancer treatment at Acıbadem clinic in Turkey?

Oncology departments of the Acıbadem network of clinics are equipped with the latest diagnostic and therapeutic devices, including the systems of Da Vinci robotic surgeons. This makes it possible to successfully operate and achieve the best cure rates in patients .

Acıbadem clinics are among the leaders of Turkish medical centers in the treatment of neuro-oncology. Surgical removal of brain tumors is performed by the outstanding surgeons-oncologists of the medical center. Often, such complex operations in Acıbadem clinics are also carried out when, due to the alleged inoperability of the tumor, other clinics have refused a surgical method of treatment.

Early Diagnosis of Brain Cancer in Oncology and Neurosurgery Departments of Acıbadem Medical Centers

Early and accurate diagnosis of cancer implies an increase in the likelihood of its cure, therefore the diagnostic departments of the clinic are equipped with modern high-precision equipment for conducting:

• Magnetic resonance and computed tomography, with the help of which the type and size of the pathological focus is determined;
• Ultrasound;
• PET-CT;
• Biopsy and histological examination of pancreatic tissue;
• Angiography and MRI angiography - a study of the vessels of the brain is carried out to determine the localization of pathology in relation to them, in order to avoid bleeding during the operation as much as possible;
• Radioisotope scanning.

What treatments are used?

Effective methods of treating brain tumors , which are preferred at the Acıbadem clinic, are carried out only according to indications and using modern sparing minimally invasive techniques and include:

• chemotherapy;
• radiotherapy;
• immunotherapy;
• targeted (targeted) therapy;
• surgical treatment using endoscopic, microsurgical techniques, as well as gamma-goggles, cyber-knife and Da Vinci robots .

What are the benefits of uterine cancer treatment at Acıbadem clinic?

Acibadem is a group of clinics that specialize in the treatment of oncological pathologies. Patients from all over the world receive medical care at five Acibadem cancer centers in different cities in Turkey. At Acibadem, the best specialists help patients undergo therapy and defeat uterine cancer.

The oncogynecologists of the clinic are world-renowned specialists who perform hundreds of thousands of operations a year, constantly replenish their experience in the direction of early diagnosis and treatment of uterine cancer, applying knowledge and experience in each case of the disease.

Methods for diagnosing uterine cancer in the clinic?

As in any case of oncology, early diagnosis is very important. Only this concept allows the use of the latest treatment methods and saving the lives of patients. The most accurate examination methods for uterine cancer include :

• Tissue biopsy with subsequent cytohistochemical examination of cells;
• Intravaginal ultrasound;
• Hysteroscopy;
• MRI, CT;
• PET-CT;
• Genetic tests.

Uterine cancer treatment methods at Acıbadem clinic?

The modern high level of achievements in oncological diagnostics makes it possible to carry out painless and safe operations to eliminate tumors of any size, type and stage. The oncologists at Acibadem use the following treatments:

• Surgical operations using gamma knife, cyber knife, Da Vinci robot ;
• Chemotherapy with modern sparing drugs;
• Radiological treatment (Trilogy, Rapidark).

Acibadem Clinic is the leading medical institution in Turkey, which successfully treats various types of cancer, including basal cell carcinoma. Acibadem Cancer Center is known all over the world for

• a team of specialists (foreign patients are treated by leading professors of oncology);
• modern equipment (constant updating of equipment and the introduction of new technologies);
• high rates of effectiveness of oncology treatment (Turkey competes with Germany and Israel).

In addition, the Acibadem Clinic is internationally accredited by JCI (world standard for quality of medical services). In the treatment of basal cell carcinoma, the oncologists of the Acıbadem clinic use effective schemes recognized by American and European clinics.

Diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma should be carried out as early as possible , which ensures high chances of a cure. The Acibadem Clinic Diagnostic Center uses only effective innovative diagnostic technologies that accurately determine the stage, type and spread of the oncological process in the patient's body. The following diagnostic methods are used:

• Examination and consultation with a specialist;
• Tissue biopsy with subsequent cytohistochemical examination of cells;
• Dermatoscopy;
• Hysteroscopy;
• MRI, CT;
• PET-CT;
• Tumor markers and genetic tests.

Modern oncosurgery allows for operations to eliminate basaliomas of various diameters, types and stages, especially in the absence of metastases. The following treatment methods are used:

• Surgical operations using gamma knife, nano knife, Da Vinci robot ;
• Chemotherapy with the latest generation of gentle drugs;
• Laser therapy;
• Cryotherapy.

• The speed of consideration of extracts and medical reports is 3 days.
• Two separate departments for hematology oncology where BMT is performed for adults and children.
• The cost for the procedure is lower than in Europe and Asia - from $ 33,000.

• Lymphoma diagnosis at Acibadem clinic
• Lymphoma diagnosis cost in Turkey
• Lymphoma treatments at Acibadem

Why is Acibadem Clinic considered one of the leading centers for the treatment of lymphoma?

The Acibadem Clinic has one of the highest rates of effectiveness of lymphoma treatment in the country: the 10-year survival rate of patients after lymphoma treatment is 60% -70%, depending on the nature of the disease.

Medical services are provided at a high level, the clinic's specialists have earned authority among colleagues from clinics in the USA and Europe. The main goal of the medical staff is to cure the patient of lymphoma with minimal stress for the whole body, minimal side effects, and preserving fertility. For this, special treatment methods, therapy plans have been developed, innovative technologies and methods.

How is lymphoma diagnosed at Acibadem Clinic?

The following diagnostic procedures are performed at the Acibadem Clinic:

• blood test (laboratory tests);
• MRI, CT;
• Ultrasound of the abdominal organs, retroperitoneal lymph nodes, thyroid gland;
• bone scan;
• chest x-ray;
• bone marrow and lymph node biopsy.

What are the treatments for lymphoma at Acibadem?

After the diagnosis has been made, an individual treatment program is developed at the Acibadem Clinic in the multidisciplinary consultation mode. This takes into account the histological characteristics of lymphoma, the stage of the disease, the degree of spread and damage to internal organs, the patient's age and the presence of concomitant diseases.

There are four main treatments that can be used alone or in combination with each other:

• chemotherapy;
• biological therapy;
• radiation therapy;
• stem cell transplantation.

The duration of lymphoma treatment can vary from 2 weeks to several months. After that, a long course of rehabilitation can follow.

Acibadem Cardiology Clinic consists of nine centers for cardiology and cardiac surgery. In terms of the number and equipment of operating rooms, the number of beds, the staff of professional specialists, the clinic has no analogues in Turkey. According to Euroscore criteria, mortality in open heart surgery is 3.8%, in Acibadem it is 1.6%, in coronary artery bypass grafting - 2.7; in Acibadem it is only 1%. Acibadem provides medical assistance in all areas of cardiology and cardiac surgery. Among them, there are groups: cardiovascular embolism, heart valve diseases, arrhythmias, aortic diseases, peripheral embolisms, varicose veins, cardiomyopathies, congenital heart diseases.

Centers for reproductive medicine and infertility Acibadem offers to undergo IVF procedure with the best reproductive specialists in Turkey, who previously had training in the countries of England, Germany, and the USA. For the most effective treatment and fertilization method, each couple is offered testing to identify reproductive problems. The center offers not just an IVF procedure, but also infertility treatment. Most IVF procedures are performed with preliminary genetic testing of couples. The goal of Ajibajem Fertility Treatment Center is to prevent the transfer of genetic diseases to the embryo, which may be the carrier of the parents. Acibadem Genetic Diagnostic Laboratory is the best IVF center in Turkey, equipped with the most advanced reproductive medicine technology. The cost of an IVF procedure in Turkey at Acibadem ranges from $ 2,500 to $ 4,000.

Why do patients with uterine fibroids choose Acibadem clinic?

• Acibadem Clinic is one of the leading medical institutions in Turkey with a 25-year history ;
• the laboratories of the clinic are certified by "ISO 15189" (a standard developed by specialists of the International Organization for Standardization) and guarantee high accuracy of analyzes ;
• in the process of diagnosis and treatment, the latest technologies are used, which allow us to make the most accurate diagnosis .

Who specializes in the treatment of fibroids in the clinic?

• Mete Günger, head of the department of obstetrics and gynecology, specialist in the field of laparoscopic operations;
• Gorkan Zorglu , professor of obstetrics, gynecology and gynecological oncology;
• Hüsnü Görgen , oncologist, professor of obstetrics and gynecology, member of international gynecological associations.

How can a benign tumor be removed in the clinic?

Removal of uterine fibroids at the Acibadem clinic is carried out using minimally invasive organ-preserving surgery methods:

• laparoscopic myomectomy ;
• hysteroscopic myomectomy ;
• robotic surgery (using a Da Vinci robot).

The use of the Da Vinci robot during gynecological operations allows you to remove the tumor in the most inaccessible places. Also, the possibility of touching or damaging neighboring organs is practically excluded, and recovery takes place as quickly as possible, without prolonged pain syndrome.