Liver Cancer Stage 3 Treatment Clinics Abroad — Page 5

Private Koru Ankara Hospital holds JCI accreditation and operates as a high-tech hub for complex oncology. The facility uses the Da Vinci robotic system for minimally invasive liver surgery and Gamma Knife for non-invasive tumour radiation. Patients have access to advanced PET-CT imaging for staging. The hospital serves patients from 62 countries and provides a dedicated international department. Support includes free medical second opinions, 24/7 interpreters, and complimentary airport transfers to help manage the logistics of travelling from Australia.

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital uses the BESTcare digital system to eliminate medical errors during complex liver tumour treatments. An oncology consultation starts from around A$50. Advanced diagnostics include PET/CT for around A$2,200 and contrast MRI for around A$2,200. The centre specialises in abdominal surgery using the Da Vinci robotic system for precise tumour removal. Radiation oncology options include IMRT and IGRT. Patients arriving from Australia receive free airport transfers and dedicated interpreter support through the hospital's international department.

Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital uses a PET-CT system that completes full-body tumour scans in just 5 minutes with 4x higher contrast. This JCI-accredited centre manages 600,000 patients annually and offers advanced nuclear medicine. Treatment options include Y-90 microsphere therapy (TARE) and Lu-177 DOTA for complex stage 3 cases. External radiation use TrueBeam STx and Halcyon systems, typically delivering stereotactic treatments in 1–5 days. Diagnostic capabilities include Ga-68 DOTA PET-CT, MRI, and biopsy. The hospital provides 24/7 care and dedicated translator support for international visitors.

Biruni University Hospital is an academic medical centre featuring 15 modern operating rooms. Dr Turkan Ozturk Topcu leads the oncology efforts after training at MD Anderson and Sunnybrook. The clinic handles oncology cases for a regular flow of Australian patients. An initial consultation with a formal treatment plan costs around A$200. Targeted diagnostic imaging like an MRI typically runs A$700–1,100 per area. Essential blood work like thyroid function tests starts from around A$100. The facility also houses 71 intensive care beds.

Asan Medical Center is the top-ranked facility in South Korea for liver transplant volume and success. The surgical team maintains a 98% one-year success rate for transplants. Treatment options include laparoscopic tumour removal and radiation therapy. Targeted therapy and chemotherapy are also available to treat specific cancer cells. The clinic provides a free airport transfer service for international arrivals. Personal coordinators help manage the treatment process for those travelling from abroad. This multidisciplinary centre uses the Da Vinci robotic system for precise surgical interventions.