Rectal resection in Turkey typically costs from AUD $14,941 to AUD $26,111. Final pricing depends on the surgical approach, hospital accreditation tier, and the length of specialized post-operative care required. In Australia, the average cost for this procedure is approximately AUD $39,167, meaning patients can save around 48% by travelling. Most Turkish packages cover surgical fees, general anaesthesia, pre-operative diagnostic tests, and airport transfers.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a clinic with US-trained surgeons offers exceptional value for Australians. Prof. Kivanc Derya Peker at Hisar Hospital, for instance, practiced at the Mayo Clinic and offers laparoscopic resections starting around A$14,400. This provides access to high-tier Western surgical standards at a fraction of Australian private costs. Furthermore, Anadolu Medical Center is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine, ensuring patients receive American-standard protocols for complex colorectal cases.
| Turkey | Thailand | South Korea | |
| Rectal resection | from AUD $14,869 | from AUD $17,407 | from AUD $28,287 |
Professor Kivanc Derya Peker holds elite dual specialisations in general and gastroenterology surgery, having performed over 900 successful abdominal procedures.
Dr. Vafi Atalay is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He developed the tube ileostomy technique to eliminate the need for ostomy-closure surgery. This method was published in the journal Colorectal Disease. Dr. Atalay specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver cancers.
Dr. Mustafa Solak is a clinical oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He completed a fellowship at the prestigious Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. Dr. Solak previously practiced at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He treats a variety of complex cancers, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal malignancies.
Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in HIPEC and bariatric surgery. He has performed over 500 bariatric procedures. Dr. Kartal holds certification from the European Society of Coloproctology (FEBS-C). He works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.