Throat Cancer Operation Clinics Abroad — Page 7

Global Hospital Chennai uses the Da Vinci robotic system and TrueBeam STx for precise surgery and targeted radiation. The NABH-accredited hospital is part of the Gleneagles Global Hospitals group and is listed in Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals. It serves 2 million patients annually with an established international patient programme including interpreters and airport transfers. Located 16 km from Chennai airport, it offers significant savings over Europe and the USA.

Prof Surender Dabas holds the record for the most trans-oral robotic surgeries in Asia. He has performed over 8,000 head, neck and thoracic cancer surgeries. The hospital was first in Asia to use the CyberKnife VSI system for non-invasive radiation. It is JCI-accredited and has on-site PET-CT, MRI and a linear accelerator for comprehensive care. A personal English-speaking coordinator helps organise the visit.

Istanbul Okan University Hospital is a 250-bed research centre with a dedicated laboratory and ISO certification. Its multidisciplinary team of over 100 recognised doctors creates personalised treatment plans. The hospital holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate – official approval for treating international patients. It is located close to Istanbul Airport with interpreter services for convenience.

Bangkok Hospital Pattaya holds JCI and TEMOS accreditation for international safety standards. 40% of international medical tourists choose this hospital, which treats over 400,000 patients yearly from 150 countries. It is part of the Bangkok Dusit Medical Services group and has received a Prime Minister's Export Award for services to international patients.