Radical Total Gastrectomy (Including Splenectomy and Minimum D2 Lymph Node Dissection)
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Stomach cancer surgery
Duration
24/7 Bookimed assistance
- Personal medical coordinator
- Medical travel arrangements — booking of air tickets and hotel rooms at special partner prices
- Patient advocacy during medical travel
Programme price
What's NOT included in this package
Doctor
Dr. Mert Tanal is a General Surgery Specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital (2024–present). He previously worked at Acıbadem Maslak Hospital (2023–2024) and Tekirdağ Dr. İsmail Fehmi Cumalıoğlu City Hospital (2021–2023). He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Health Sciences Şişli Hamidiye Etfal (2016–2021). He earned his M.D. from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (2009–2015).
He holds the European Board of Surgery Qualification in General Surgery (2022). He took the Turkish Surgical Society Proficiency Exam (2021). He has published 28 articles in international indexed journals and 10 in national peer-reviewed journals. He has 46 conference presentations and posters.
He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Surgical Society, Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery, National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association, ESSO, EAES, and the American College of Surgeons. His training includes IRCAD Robotic Surgery in Strasbourg (2022) and SENATURK Breast Surgery (2020–2021).
How are we doing?
About the clinic
Stomach cancer surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey may cost around $10,690-$25,000. The procedure is performed by Prof. Serkan Keskin, a Medical Oncologist with 24 years of experience and 900+ gastric procedures performed. The hospital is JCI-accredited, ensuring international safety standards.
About the Procedure
Stomach cancer surgery (gastrectomy) removes part or all of the stomach affected by cancer. Memorial Şişli Hospital offers three approaches: laparoscopic, open surgery, and robotic using the Da Vinci system. The typical hospital stay lasts 5-7 nights, with full recovery in 2-4 weeks.
Diagnostic Requirements
Before surgery, patients need:
- PET/CT scan
- Biopsy with pathology review
- Tumor marker tests (CEA, Ca19-9)
- HER2, MSI, PD-L1 testing
The Surgical Package Includes
- Surgery and anesthesia
- Pathology and lab tests
- Airport-hotel-clinic transfers
- English interpreter services
About Prof. Serkan Keskin
Prof. Keskin leads the oncology department with 24 years of experience. He ranked first in Turkey's national oncology exam and has published 42 international papers. His expertise covers chemotherapy regimens like XELOX and LINOXA.
Why Choose This Hospital
Memorial Şişli maintains a 4.6/5 rating from patients. It was Turkey's first JCI-accredited hospital. The oncology department follows NCCN/ESMO protocols and uses TrueBeam STx radiotherapy.
Patients should bring existing medical reports for review. The hospital can help arrange consultations to discuss treatment options.
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