Memorial Şişli Hospital
Bladder removal in Turkey typically costs from AUD $11,356 to AUD $17,460, depending on the surgical approach and reconstruction method used. Patients from Australia usually save around 68% compared to local private prices, which average AUD $45,284. Most Turkish surgery packages include the procedure, pre-operative testing, a multi-night hospital stay, and VIP airport transfers to major hubs like Istanbul or Ankara.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a university-affiliated centre provides access to the highest level of surgical expertise. For instance, Anadolu Medical Center is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital, offering American-standard care in Istanbul. Many top-tier hospitals include dedicated international patient coordinators and translators. Specialists like Dr Tunc Ozdemir helped pioneer robotic programs, ensuring advanced techniques are available for complex reconstructions.
| Turkey | Thailand | South Korea | |
| Bladder removal | from AUD $11,356 | from AUD $17,035 | from AUD $26,262 |
| Transurethral resection of the bladder | from AUD $1,476 | - | - |
| Bladder removal with reconstruction | from AUD $21,293 | from AUD $21,293 | - |
Dr Bugra Cetin is a board-certified urological surgeon holding both an MD and a PhD in Molecular Medicine, specialising in complex cancer surgeries.
The doctor is an Urological Oncologist specializing in Minimal Invasive Surgery, Neo-Bladder Reconstruction, and Urological Cancer at Anadolu Medical Center. With a Bachelor Degree from Istanbul University and a Residency in Urology from Marmara University, the doctor has been recognized with several awards, including the Science Encouragement Award for Residency Students in 2008 and the Young Academic Presentation Award in 2012.
The doctor is an Executive Board Member of the Association of Urooncology and Secretary of the Bladder Tumours Research Group. Additionally, the doctor is a member of the International Bladder Cancer Network, European Association of Urology, and the American College of Surgeons.
The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine at Hacettepe University and completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.
Specializing in oncology, the doctor has extensive experience in treating various cancers, including breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head and neck, and gastrointestinal cancers.
The doctor has worked at prestigious institutions such as The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.
Dr. Elnur Allahverdiyev is a urologist and urogynecologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He has worked there since 2021. He graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University. He completed his specialization at Marmara University.
He treats female urogynecologic conditions, prostate diseases, and andrology cases. He also performs reconstructive urology and kidney stone surgery. He is certified in urodynamics. He takes part in international societies and has scientific contributions. He works in a well-equipped clinic and offers minimally invasive urologic care.