Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Clinics Abroad — Page 6

Ewha Womans University Medical Centre uses the da Vinci robotic system for minimally invasive pancreatic cancer surgery – enabling faster recovery. Its 128-slice PET/CT scans can detect tumours as small as 2 mm for earlier, more accurate diagnosis. This JCI-accredited women-only hospital has over 135 years of history and close proximity to Seoul's major international airports. English-speaking staff and reports are available.

Private Koru Ankara Hospital's surgery unit uses a Da Vinci robotic system for precise, minimally invasive operations. The JCI-accredited hospital sees 350,000 patients annually and has assisted people from 62 countries. Its International Patient Relations team offers free medical second opinions, 24/7 multilingual support and complimentary airport transfers.

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital pioneered the first pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple) for pancreatic cancer in South Korea. It uses a Da Vinci robotic system for precise, minimally invasive surgery. The hospital is GHA-accredited and featured in Newsweek's World's Best Smart Hospitals. The International Department offers medical interpreters and free transfers from Incheon Airport, with the BESTcare digital system enabling secure overseas follow-up.

Medipol Bahçelievler's PET-CT completes a full-body tumour scan in 5 minutes with 4x higher contrast. Surgery may cost around A$25,200–A$35,000 USD. Its oncology centre uses TrueBeam STx and Halcyon systems for stereotactic radiotherapy in 1–5 days. The JCI-accredited hospital opened in 2022 with 14 dedicated operating theatres. Dr Osman Civil performs complex Whipple surgery and liver resections.

Biruni University Hospital operates a new, 80,000 m² campus with 15 advanced operating rooms, including a hybrid suite for complex oncology cases. The TEMOS-accredited hospital provides comprehensive pancreatic cancer care with its academic staff and 617 beds. It has a regular flow of Australian and other international patients, ensuring tailored support.

The Gachon University Gil Medical Centre houses a specialised JCI-accredited Cancer Centre with advanced 3.0T MRI, PET-CT, and Dual Source CT for precise staging. The multidisciplinary hospital is an hour's drive from Incheon International Airport, minimising travel fatigue for Australian patients. It is maintained by 564 physicians and 1147 medical staff across 33 departments, offering comprehensive oncology care.