Abdominoperineal Resection for Rectal Tumor
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Rectal resection
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
Rectal resection surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey may cost around $24,750 USD. The procedure is performed by Prof. Dr. Serkan Keskin, a clinical oncologist with 24 years of experience and 900+ procedures completed. The hospital holds JCI accreditation and LEED Platinum certification, ensuring high international standards.
About the Procedure
Rectal resection treats cancer in the lower part of the large intestine. The hospital offers two approaches based on tumor characteristics. Some patients undergo surgery first, while others start with chemotherapy.
Surgical Technique
Prof. Keskin performs low anterior resection (LAR) for tumors located 9-10 cm from the anal verge. Patients typically stay 5-10 days after surgery. Most become mobile within 24-48 hours post-operation.
Diagnostics and Preparation
The treatment package includes:
- PET-CT and pelvic MRI scans
- Cardiology assessment
- MSI testing when indicated
- Post-treatment follow-up scans
Doctor's Expertise
Prof. Keskin ranked first in Turkey's oncology exams and founded the hospital's Oncology Center. He has published 50+ international papers with over 1,100 citations. His specialties include complex cancers and personalized therapy approaches.
Patient Support
The package covers airport transfers, hospital accommodation for patient plus one relative, meals, and Russian interpretation services. Memorial Şişli maintains a 4.7/5 rating from 345 patient reviews.
For those considering rectal cancer treatment abroad, Memorial Şişli offers comprehensive care with transparent pricing. Their international patient team can provide more details about the process.
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