Prof. Dr. Erkan Yıldırım runs a private thoracic surgery clinic in Istanbul. The practice treats lung cancer, COPD, and chest wall deformities. Key specialties include oncology and lung transplantation care. The clinic is known for hyperhidrosis treatment using endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy.
The medical team has four specialists. Lead surgeon Dr. Erkan Yıldırım holds European Board certification. He completed a lung transplantation fellowship at the University of Toronto. He also trained in lobar lung transplantation at Kyoto University. The team has over 25 years of surgical experience. Success rates for hyperhidrosis procedures reach 98%. Surgeons use Uniportal VATS and robotic-assisted techniques for minimally invasive care.
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| diagnostic | |
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| Lung biopsy | AU$10715 - AU$19286 |
| Online consultation with Surgeon | AU$357 - AU$714 |
| treatment | |
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| Wedge Resection | AU$22144 - AU$25465 |
| Esophagectomy | AU$44287 - AU$53573 |
| Pneumonectomy | AU$50002 - AU$53895 |
| Thymectomy | AU$30001 - AU$35715 |
| Lung cancer surgery | AU$25465 - AU$53895 |
| treatment | |
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| Surgery | AU$16843 - AU$53895 |
Prof. Dr. Erkan Yıldırım is a senior thoracic and lung transplant surgeon based in Istanbul. He runs a private surgical practice with a primary office in the Nişantaşı district. The clinic focuses on advanced surgical care for chest and lung diseases. Prof. Dr. Yıldırım is a European-board certified surgeon (F.E.T.C.S.) with authorization for international health tourism. His practice is situated at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital and his private office in Şişli.
The practice is officially authorized by the Turkish Ministry of Health for international health tourism. Prof. Dr. Yıldırım holds European Board Certification for Thoracic Surgery (EBTCS). He is also a member of the European Society for Thoracic Surgery.
His training includes a clinical lung transplantation fellowship at Toronto General Hospital through the University of Toronto. He also trained in live-donor lobar lung transplantation at Kyoto University in Japan.
The clinic treats various chest cancers using advanced surgical methods. Prof. Dr. Yıldırım specializes in lung cancer surgery and esophageal cancer surgery. He also manages mediastinal tumors and thymic cancers.
For esophageal cancer, the clinic performs esophagectomy. This involves removing the tumor and nearby lymph nodes, then reconnecting the esophagus to the stomach. Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is available for very early-stage disease.
For lung conditions, the practice uses several surgical and interventional techniques:
Lung cancer diagnostics involve bronchoscopy with biopsy and immunohistochemistry. Staging is completed before surgery to determine the exact disease stage. For esophageal cases, the typical hospital stay is 5–7 days. Total recovery time in Turkey is about 16–20 days.
The practice provides corrective surgery for chest wall conditions like pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum. Surgeons use Nuss and Abramson procedures – both minimally invasive techniques.
For pectus excavatum, the clinic offers a 3D custom-made implant technique. Digital chest scanning creates an implant specific to the patient's anatomy. Before the procedure, patients undergo a physical exam and Haller Index calculation via CT.
A specialized pathway is available for patients with COPD. The clinic offers endobronchial balloon therapy to treat chronic shortness of breath. This procedure suits only selected patients, depending on lung structure and disease stage.
For hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), the clinic performs endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS). This procedure has a reported success rate of 95–98% for hand sweating.
The clinic uses a variety of imaging and endoscopic tools for accurate diagnosis. These help in planning complex reconstructions and oncology treatments. Available diagnostic methods include:
High-resolution imaging allows the surgeon to calculate the Haller Index for chest wall deformities. This ensures corrective surgery is planned with high precision.
The practice operates under a specialized framework for cross-border care. Staff provide support in English, Russian, Arabic, and German. Patients can access online consultations for initial assessments before traveling.
The clinic manages coordination between the private office and Hisar Intercontinental Hospital. This includes arranging preoperative consultations for anesthesia and chest diseases. Professional support is available throughout the diagnostic and surgical phases in Istanbul.
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