Thoracic Wall Deformity Repair (Pectus Excavatum or Pectus Carinatum)
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Pectus Excavatum Treatment
Duration
- 4 days in the hospital
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. Cagatay Cetinkayaa is a general surgeon in Ankara. He practices at Memorial Ankara Hospital. At Ankara University, he served as Lead Specialist for kidney–pancreas transplantation and Associate Lead for liver transplantation. He was also a Professor of General Surgery at Ankara University.
He holds the FEBS (European Diploma in Transplant Surgery). He is the UEMS Delegate for Transplant Surgery in Türkiye. His fellowships include abdominal multiorgan transplantation at the University of Calgary and transplantation research at the Thomas Starzl Institute.
He has authored over 40 international papers and 4 book chapters. He has given over 100 presentations. His work has more than 1,000 citations, and his h-index is 11. He has received multiple congress awards. He is a member of ESOT, EA-HPBA, the Turkish Surgical Association, the Turkish HPB Surgery Association, and the Turkish Association of Organ Transplantation Organizations Coordination.
How are we doing?
About the clinic
The Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum correction is available at Memorial Atasehir Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. This minimally invasive surgery may cost around $13,500 and includes 5 days of hospitalization. The hospital holds JCI accreditation, ensuring international quality standards.
About the Procedure
The Nuss procedure corrects sunken chest (pectus excavatum) through small incisions. A curved metal bar is inserted under the sternum to reshape the chest wall. Patients stay in the hospital for 5 days after surgery for monitoring.
Treatment Package Includes
- 5 days in inpatient ward
- Meals for patient
- Meals for one accompanying person
Medical Team
Dr. Cagatay Cetinkaya, a thoracic surgery specialist, performs the procedure at Memorial Atasehir Hospital. The medical team provides post-operative care during the hospital stay.
Hospital Features
The JCI-accredited hospital maintains a 4.6 patient rating with 94% recommendation rate. Russian-speaking translators are available free of charge for international patients.
For personalized treatment recommendations, an in-person assessment with the surgeon is required before surgery. The final cost may vary based on individual case evaluation.
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