Lumbar Microdiscectomy (Using Microscope), Additional Level
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Discectomy
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. Nezih Ozkan is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has held senior clinical roles at premier Turkish and European institutions. Dr. Ozkan previously worked as a neurosurgery specialist at Zurich University Hospital in Switzerland. He also served as the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Abant İzzet Baysal University.
- Former Neurosurgery Clinic Chief at Bezmialem Foundation Gureba Training Hospital.
- Served as a lecturer and specialist at Acıbadem University Atakent Hospital.
- Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital, the first JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.
- Provides care at a center with specialized neurosurgery and robotic surgery units.
How are we doing?
About the clinic
Discectomy is a spine surgery offered at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. The procedure may cost around $9,000-$25,160 USD, depending on the type. A key advantage is Prof. Dr. Hakan Hanimoglu's experience—he has performed 900+ spinal surgeries.
About the Surgeon
Prof. Dr. Hakan Hanimoglu is a neurosurgeon with 24 years of experience. He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries. His techniques combine microscope guidance with surgical navigation for precision.
Procedure Details
The hospital offers two main options:
- Lumbar discectomy: Costs around $9,000 with a 2-3 day hospital stay
- Lumbar microdiscectomy with posterior fixation: Costs around $25,160, including pre-op MRI and stabilization
The surgery uses minimally invasive techniques. These include laminectomy or laminotomy approaches. Patients are typically mobile within a day.
What's Included
The package covers:
- Pre-op MRI and CT scans
- Surgery with microscope or endoscope
- 3-day hospital stay
- Airport transfers and interpreter services
Recovery
Patients can resume light work in 1-2 weeks. Full activity usually takes 4-6 weeks. Post-op rehab starts within 24 hours.
The clinic is JCI-accredited and treats patients from 92 countries. Those considering spinal surgery can request more details for personalized treatment plans.
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