Professor Ahmet Özkara offers more than 3 decades of cardiovascular expertise, specialising in congenital heart surgery and minimally invasive mini-thoracotomy. The surgery typically costs around A$19,600. This package generally covers the procedure, pre-operative tests, 5–6 days of hospitalisation, and a companion stay. It also includes airport transfers and interpretation services. Liv Hospital Ulus is JCI-accredited and treats 50,000 international patients annually. The facility uses synthetic Dacron grafts for repairs. Patients should plan for a 10-day stay in Istanbul to complete the recovery process.