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How Much Does Spina Bifida surgery Cost in Turkey in AUD?

Spina bifida surgery in Turkey typically costs from Price on request to Price on request . Final costs depend on the surgical approach, clinic accreditation, and necessary intensive care duration. Australian families often save around _price_percent_discount_% compared to private Australian healthcare, where costs average _price_compare_AU_average_. Packages usually include neonatal surgical repair, hospital stays, and preoperative imaging like MRI scans.

  • Fetal surgery for spina bifida: Price on request to Price on request for in-utero intervention.
  • Neonatal myelomeningocele repair: typically 30–40% less than complex fetal surgery.
  • Shunt implantation: represents a lower-cost entry point for managing related hydrocephalus.
  • Robotic-assisted procedures: may add a 20–25% premium at specialised centres in Istanbul.

Bookimed Expert Insight: While neonatal surgery is more accessible, fetal surgery offers significant long-term value. Istinye University Medical Park provides womb-based surgery for approximately A$119,000. This intensive 21-day package includes airport transfers and specialist consultations. For postnatal cases, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental uses intraoperative neuromonitoring for about A$9,100. This technology helps protect nerve function during the delicate repair process.

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Best Spina Bifida surgery Clinics in Turkey for Australians: 25 Verified Options and AUD Prices

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Spina Bifida surgery Overview in Turkey

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85%
Surgery Time - 4 hours
Stay in the country - 14 days
Rehabilitation - 30 days
Anaesthesia - General anaesthesia
Requests processed - 272
Bookimed fees - $0

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Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir

24 years of experience

Professor Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a highly decorated neurosurgeon who took first place in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam. He currently treats patients at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

  • Specialises in endoscopic brain surgery – a less invasive approach for complex neural conditions
  • Expertise in spinal tumours and fractures within the lumbar and cervical regions
  • Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association
  • Tsun-set trained in minimally invasive surgery techniques
  • Completed his medical education at the English-language Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
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Erkan Kaptanoglu

34 years of experience

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated neurosurgeon who holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience and completed a prestigious research fellowship at the University of Toronto.

  • Specialises in paediatric neurosurgery and complex spinal cord reconstruction
  • Former Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
  • Leads the Istanbul Brain and Spine Centre for complex surgical cases
  • Winner of multiple scientific awards for spinal cord regeneration research
  • Expertise in stem cell therapy and surgical management of spinal deformities
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Emad Abdallah

14 years of experience

Professor Emad Abdallah is a neurosurgery specialist at Turan Turan Health Group with a dedicated focus on paediatric conditions and spinal restoration.

  • Completed specialised training in paediatric neurosurgery to treat complex congenital conditions
  • Researched therapeutic spinal cord treatments involving Platelet Rich Plasma and Chondroitinase abc
  • Mastered minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques to reduce recovery times and scarring
  • Participated in the Mehmet Zileli advanced spinal surgery programme for complex cases
  • Author of published research on lumbar disc health and neurosurgical outcomes
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Selman Dogan

20 years of experience

The doctor is an experienced orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and shoulder replacement, serving international patients in Turkey. With expertise in managing trauma treatments of the spine and extremities, the doctor focuses on sports traumatology, including ligament and tendon injuries of the knee, such as meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament injuries.

Graduating from Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, and completing residency at Istanbul Umraniye Teaching and Research Hospital, the doctor also studied Orthopedic Oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital. Areas of interest include lower and upper extremity trauma surgery, spinal surgery, hip and knee arthroplasty, and the treatment of childhood conditions like pes equinovarus and hip dysplasia.

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