Simple Mastectomy for Breast Cancer

Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Turkey Istanbul

General surgeon

Nuri Alper Sahbaz

20 years of experience

About

Assoc. Prof. Nuri Alper Şahbaz is an experienced doctor with medical education from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, and scientific and clinical experience from Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Medical School. He is specialized in endocrine surgery (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal gland and neuroendocrine tumors) and has performed over 2000 successful surgeries in this area. He also specializes in laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgeries, as well as in diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal system endoscopy.

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Medical Procedures

Mastectomy

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

Program price

$4500

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158 patient verified reviews

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Hisar Hospital Intercontinental overall rate includes

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staff

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3.8/5

Language assistance

4.2/5

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Mary Daniels • Mastectomy United Arab Emirates

Jun 15, 2023

Verified review.

I am confident I am going to beat this breast tumor with the help of the wonderful care given at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

I was really nervous about a new breast lump that developed. I reached out to Book I med and explained my situation. I was directed to Hisar Intercontinental Hospital. They did biopsy, ultrasound and PET scan. Although I wanted surgery, doctor explained it wasn't in my best interest and recommended medication instead. Doctors were careful to come up with plan, they didn't rush to make decisions. I had a medical coordinator who assisted in transportation to and from hospital and coordinating tests and doctor visits. I was also assigned an interpreter for Turkish to English.They were both wonderful and it was nice to have assistance and smiling faces when I arrived. They always took time to listen to concerns and answer questions. I met with 2 doctors, a breast cancer surgeon and oncologist. They both were professional and friendly. They met with a tumor board of physicians to discuss my plan.I feel like I got professional care and good treatment plan. The hospital was clean and modern. They did a good job with the tests, I didn't feel any pain from the doctor who did my biopsy. Believe me when you have something as scary as a breast lump you want to be in good hands.I paid for each test and medication individually with credit card. I was told the cost before each purchase. Even though the whole bill wasn't cheap, it's much much lower cost than I could get in United States. As a self pay patient I am glad for that also. So overall even though I was struggling with something really bad(tumor) I feel like I got great and professional care at a decent price. I would truly recommend this to anyone. And Turkey is such a beautiful country with friendly people. There is hidden artwork everywhere. So even though I am going through this ordeal being in beautiful Turkey makes it not so bad. The food here is really good and cheap. I'm staying in Old city which has tons of Cafe restaurants. In your spare time just sitting at a Cafe and watching the myriad of people walking by is fun. I am confident I am going to beat this breast tumor with the help of the wonderful care given at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

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Booking manager was a physician and helped me choose hospital and was also in background giving me support through whole process. I was given choice of Hisar Intercontinental Hospital and promised a cost effective price. I am really grateful for this doctors support

Anonymous • Biopsy Kyrgyzstan

Nov 10, 2024

Verified review.

I would like to thank the clinic and all the medical staff for the help provided and for the sensitive attitude towards each client

Very pleased with the attitude towards patients. The staff was polite and courteous. They responded quickly to all my needs. They suggested the best alternative treatment and were very tactful during the operation. The operation was done under local anaesthesia, and painkillers have very little effect on me, but the doctor was very sensitive and understanding of my condition and patiently waited and increased the dose of anaesthesia until the action started. And during the whole operation constantly asked about my condition and even on small reactions of pain, which were reflected apparently in my face immediately responded. And the assistants (nurses) were close by, giving emotional support. I would especially like to mention the attitude of the interpreter Rabia, who was always in touch with me throughout my stay and answered at any time of the day, despite the workload I saw. This is very human of her when you don't know anything and don't know the language. I would like to thank the clinic and all the medical staff for the help provided and for the sensitive attitude towards each client.

The clinic is located in a very convenient neighbourhood. And the clinic itself provides a huge range of services. Everything is within walking distance. The wards are clean, comfortable and with all the facilities.

About Bookimed service

It was my first experience of treatment abroad and I am very glad that I chose this clinic. I really liked the attitude of the Bookimed team, who were also in touch with me all the time. And when I had a misunderstanding with the clinic on the first day, they responded immediately. I would like to thank Bookimed for this opportunity and for giving me a choice of clinics.

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Борис • CyberKnife Ukraine

Mar 4, 2024

Verified review.

The consultation with the doctor was easy and instilled confidence and calm

Everything is fine. There was a slight delay in the transfer upon arrival at the airport. Then they arrived promptly, the drivers were polite, the cars were clean. The hotel is a little far away, but nice, spacious room, clean. There were not enough slippers in the hotel, otherwise everything was fine, the staff was helpful. I underwent PET CT diagnostics with gallium 68, the examination was carried out perfectly. Special thanks to the coordinators of Bookimed and the clinic, and the translator. The consultation with the doctor was easy and instilled confidence and calm. It would be nice to get a translation of the conclusion in Russian or English right away.

Service, competence, translator, speed of examination

Transfer upon arrival, no conclusion in Russian

About Bookimed service

My first experience. I liked the coordinators’ quick response and attentiveness. Everything went well.

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Hubert Ranoux • PET-CT with 68(PSMA) Morocco

Jun 9, 2022

Verified review.

But my choice to do this exam in this hospital is I think a good decision

I appreciate the quick answer and avability of the exam at the dates i was in Istambul. Good service airport transfert and accomodation in a city where yu feel lost. The people at the hospital pas efficient, and the exam went well. Or suppose so. Some little things are les noticable when you have important exam. - forget to pick-up me at hotel. - came for a consultation ans doctor was not there.... - not sure the oncologist looked at rhe pictures closely. I have no idea of the quality of report. Can tell more after other consultation with a health-professional. But my choice to do this exam in this hospital is i think a good décision. I will recommand it.

Геннадий • Ovarian cancer Ukraine

Apr 5, 2019

Verified review.

And so on the whole is great

Mom sent to the clinic for PET CT. Unfortunately, I could not go with her. At the airport, the coordinator Yulduz, the clinic is modern and excellent, near the Merkur hotel is also super. However, on the day of the procedure, it turned out that there is no diagnostic equipment in the clinic itself, so my mother was sent to the laboratory to the machine that the clinic was in control of, everything is fine, but Yulduz did not go with her mother, and my mother spoke on the fingers there, and after a while she phoned Yulduz by telephone for telephone translation. And so on the whole is great.

About Bookimed service

Varvara, don’t you say anymore that results are given on the same day!)

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Location

Saray Mah. Site Yolu Cad. No:7 34768 Ümraniye / İstanbul

FAQ

Types of mastectomy

according to Halsted (removal of pectoralis major and minor muscles and axillary tissue);
according to Urban (removal of pectoralis major and minor muscles, axillary tissue and lymph nodes);
according to Patty (removal of the mammary gland and pectoralis minor muscle);
according to Madden (removal of the gland with preservation of the pectoral muscles).

Benefits of mastectomy:

the possibility of complete reconstruction of the glands ;
the chance of recurrence is lower than with lumpectomy.

Disadvantages of breast removal

breast loss;
longer recovery period after surgery.

Side effects of mastectomy

side effects of general anesthesia (dizziness, headache, confusion, nausea, etc.);
bleeding;
infection;
lymphedema.

Lymphedema is swelling of the extremities caused by stagnation of lymph after removal of the lymph node.

Edema can develop immediately after surgery, and after a fairly long time.

Lymph stasis is characterized by:

swelling of the limbs, a feeling of heaviness in them:
decreased flexibility in the arms and legs;

If you see signs of lymphedema, be sure to tell your doctor about them.

Simple Mastectomy for Breast Cancer

General surgeon

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Patient reviews

Mary Daniels • Mastectomy United Arab Emirates

I am confident I am going to beat this breast tumor with the help of the wonderful care given at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Anonymous • Biopsy Kyrgyzstan

I would like to thank the clinic and all the medical staff for the help provided and for the sensitive attitude towards each client

Борис • CyberKnife Ukraine

The consultation with the doctor was easy and instilled confidence and calm

Hubert Ranoux • PET-CT with 68(PSMA) Morocco

But my choice to do this exam in this hospital is I think a good decision

Геннадий • Ovarian cancer Ukraine

And so on the whole is great

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