Medicana International Hospital Istanbul

The department offers a wide variety of treatment techniques from chemotherapy to more advanced surgical treatments including Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery.

The department offers the following highly advanced oncological treatment to its patients.

PET-CT

PET-CT is one of the advanced diagnostic tools used for the precise detection of cancerous tissues. One of the benefits this technology possesses over other conventional techniques is that it is not much expensive and reliable too.

CyberKnife Technology

CyberKnife technology is a highly innovative technology used for the treatment of brain tumors. The treatment technique is a combination of different advanced techniques giving rise to a highly advanced treatment procedure. It uses robotic arms to release high-dose radiations to target the site of the tumor with a high level of accuracy.

Being a highly advanced technology, CyberKnife therapy owns several benefits over typical radiotherapy procedures. Some of those benefits are as follows.

• The extraordinary level of Accuracy
• Shortened Hospital Stay
• Less toxic to healthy cells
• Can be used for difficult and inoperable tumors
• No surgery is required
• Painless and Safe
• Approved by multiple Insurance companies

Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery

Unlike other traditional treatment approaches, the Minimal Invasive Robotic Surgery procedure makes a small incision reducing the risk of infection. The procedure utilizes robotic instruments controlled by a surgeon seated at a console. It offers a precise view of the cancerous tissue to let the surgeon perform the whole process accurately.

It is preferred due to the following benefits over other conventional treatment techniques.

• Small incision resulting in little scarring
• Shortened hospital stay
• Reduced blood loss
• Fewer complications

TrueBeamSTx

TrueBeam STx is a highly innovative technique being utilized for the treatment of several types of cancerous and noncancerous tumors located in the head, neck, and throughout the body.

It has the following advantages over conventional types of treatment procedures.

• A high level of Precision reduces the extent of damage to the normal tissue
• Beam shaping provides accurate treatment
• Outpatient procedure
• Patients return to their daily routine immediately after the treatment

VERSA HD

Versa HD™ is a Versatile, all-in-one system that offers classic radiotherapy to advanced stereotactic precision. The machine can deliver very high precision radiation treatments in the form of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT/Rotational IMRT) Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)

Brachytherapy

Brachytherapy is a cancer treatment in which radioactive material sealed inside a seed, pellet, wire, or capsule is implanted in the body using a needle or catheter. The radiation given off by this source damages the DNA of nearby cancer cells. Brachytherapy is most commonly used to treat prostate cancer.

Targeted Radiotherapy

Targeted therapy is employed in the Medicana International Hospital to target cancerous cells inside the body. One of the advantages of this therapy is that it specifically targets cancerous cells without affecting the growth of the normal cells.

It possesses multiple benefits over other conventional techniques. A few of the benefits are mentioned below.

• The treatment session consists of only 30 minutes
• It does not interfere with the growth of non-cancerous cells
• It can relieve the pain symptoms of advanced cancer

The Neurosurgery Department at the Medicana Hospital is facilitated with state-of-the-art technology fulfilling the demands of the modern era. The department owns the services of exceptionally talented and competent neurosurgeons implementing the latest treatment procedures with a high level of expertise to let patients receive the best possible treatment. The department carries the following technologically advanced treatment procedures to treat their patients.

• Gamma Knife is one of the breakthroughs in the field of neurosurgery. It offers an extreme level of unmatched accuracy by utilizing high-dose radiations to destroy tumors present in the brain. It is one of the most reliable treatment approaches for the 6th generation targeting tumor cells precisely. The procedure is the 1st choice for physicians as well as patients for carrying the following benefits.
• Advantages:

1. Non-Invasive and less painful
2. Highly precise and accurate
3. Quick Recovery Period
4. Minimum risk of infection due to the least amount of blood loss
5. Little scarring

The cardiology department offers the following facilities:

• Brachial Plexus Surgery: It is a fascinating treatment technique employed to cure an injury present in Brachial Plexus Nerve.
• Minimally Invasive Coronary Angioplasty Bypass Graft is an advanced technology being employed for the treatment of heart-related health issues. It has the following benefits over other treatment procedures less use of anesthesia, reduced amount of pain, less scarring due to the small number of incisions, and a reduced risk of infection.
• Echocardiography is utilized for the detection of heart disease. It uses 3dimentional technology providing endocardial visualization of cardiac structures. It is based on automated analysis unlike other conventional techniques making it a more reliable diagnostic tool.
• Robotic Surgery is a more evolved form of minimally invasive surgery in which robotic instruments are exploited to assist surgeons while employing the surgical procedure. The surgeon controls the instruments while sitting at a remote console. It has advantages like quick recovery, minimum scarring due to small incisions, reduced amount of pain, and high precision and accuracy.
• Non-Surgical Mitral Heart Failure Repair is utilized for patients with leaked or narrowing arteries. It provides additional benefits as compared to other less-developed techniques. The advantages include less risk of stroke, faster Recovery, no need for anticoagulants, and an improved lifestyle.

The Spinal Surgery Department of Medicana International Hospital possesses the privileged services of highly qualified and well-experienced spinal surgeons to accommodate patients most professionally. The following types of surgeries are performed in the department.

• Laminectomy is one of the decompression procedures implemented on the lower spine area. It offers the following benefits over other treatment techniques being used in the past. Reduces Numbness, reduces pain in the legs, and provides relief from Paresthesia
• Microlumbar Discectomy is one of the minimally invasive procedures employed to treat a herniated disc. In this procedure, a highly specialized device is attached to a microscope to observe the area of operation.
• Spinal fusion is used to relieve severe back pain. One of the benefits of employing this procedure is that it reduces Post-Decompression deformity.

The Medicana International Hospital is fortunate to have the services of highly qualified Orthopedics employing the latest treatment approaches to facilitate patients in the best possible way.

Hip Replacement is preferred when non-invasive therapies are not responsive. Hip replacement is a surgical procedure employed to replace the damaged ball and socket with implants like metals and plastics (for example ceramics).

Arthroscopic Surgery is a non-invasive surgical approach. During the procedure, there is no need to open the joint. This procedure offers the following benefits over other treatment approaches, less scarring, least number of side effects, and faster recovery

Apart from the procedures mentioned above, the following treatment procedures are also employed in the department.

• Shoulder Tendon Reconstruction
• Wrist Arthroscopy
• Shoulder Arthroplasty
• Shoulder Arthroscopy
• Knee Replacement

Thanks to modern research, effective ways to restore youth and beauty are constantly emerging. Every year plastic surgery is becoming more and more popular not only among famous people and stars but also among ordinary people who strive for excellence and want to look good. The Department of Aesthetics and cosmetics at Medicana International Hospital offers to fulfill clients' dreams of a beautiful appearance. The specialists here are ready to offer the most effective techniques that are used in the world's leading plastic surgery clinics. Currently, the following procedures are mostly performed at the department.

• Rhinoplasty (changing the shape of the tip, back of the nose)
• Blepharoplasty (eyelid rejuvenation)
• Facial rejuvenation
• Lop-eared correction
• Corrective surgery to correct the chin or nose or ears
• Lifting with the surgical intervention of the forehead or face, as well as smoothing wrinkles on the neck
• Lipofilling
• Breast surgery
• Abdominoplasty
• Liposuction

Before starting treatment for female or male infertility, doctors at the Medicana International Hospital perform a complete health examination of the patient. Diagnostics usually take one month, i.e. one menstrual cycle, and include a doctor's consultation, various tests, and studies that help determine the cause of the disease and develop a treatment plan for the couple. Treatment of infertility is done in three different ways at the department, these are:

• Controlled induction of ovulation

This procedure is carried out to stimulate ovulation with medications for further natural fertilization or insemination in the clinic. This method is available to young patients with patent fallopian tubes and good sperm, whose only problem is ovulation problems.

• Artificial insemination

This procedure is performed on single women (with the help of donor sperm) and males with erectile dysfunction.

• IVF

Artificial insemination in the laboratory with the subsequent transfer of the embryo into the uterine cavity. The department has its germ cell cryobank, so they can also do IVF with donor sperm, egg cells, and even a procedure involving a surrogate mother.