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Robotic surgery is an advanced treatment method that offers safer and sometimes more effective interventions than open surgery. Although it is more expensive than standard surgery, there are many benefits for the patient. This is particularly true for complex and risky operations where it is important to reduce the risk of post-surgery complications, such as robotic prostatectomy..
MediGlobus team has analysed the most popular clinics among medical tourists and ranked the best centres in the field of robotic surgery. They feature the most modern equipment, experienced surgeons and quality service. You can learn more about them on our website. For a quick appointment booking, leave your application on our site and wait for a call from our coordinating doctors.
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Medicana Ataşehir Clinic (Istanbul, Turkey)
Medicana Ataşehir Hospital, which opened in 2021, leads many ratings thanks to its strong Robotic surgery department. This centre has been designed as a ‘next generation hospital’ due to using only cutting-edge technology. Every detail in the clinic has been thought out to maximise patient comfort..
The clinic is certified by the Turkish Medical Association, JCI and UNICEF.
Treatment with the da Vinci robot at the Medicana Ataşehir Clinic is carried out in the following areas:
Urology;
Gynaecology;
General surgery;
ENT surgery;
Thoracic surgery;
Cardiac Surgery.
Thanks to its modern approach to the treatment of diseases, the Medicana hospital network can boast record-breaking statistics. For example, the effectiveness of cardiac interventions is above 95%, transplant surgeries are 80-99%, and post-operative complication rates are well below the global average.
One of the hospital’s most important activities is medical tourism. All foreign patients are accompanied by coordinating interpreters, who assist in organising treatment and communicating with the medical staff. The wards are comfortably furnished and VIP rooms are also available.
Fatih Aghalar and Ahmet Göçmen are among the hospital’s leading experts in robotic surgery.
Professor Fatih Agalar is one of Turkey’s foremost experts in robotic surgery. He specialises in oncology – treating tumours of the breast, liver, pancreas, thyroid, sarcoma, etc. The doctor holds 6 national and international awards. He has been working in the field of surgery for more than 20 years.
Professor Ahmet Göçmen specialises in gynaecological surgery, especially in cancer patients. He has more than 29 years of professional experience and 14 years of experience in robotic surgery. He is one of the founders of the Turkish Association of Robotic Surgery and the Turkish Association of Minimally Invasive Gynecological Oncology.
Patient testimonial about treatment with the da Vinci robot at Medicana Ataşehir:
Clinic: Medicana Ataşehir
Procedure: Heart valve reconstruction
Patient’s time: 80 years
Patient from: Mykolaiv
Valeria: “We went to Ataşehir hospital to treat my father’s heart condition. Due to his age and complicating factors (diabetes mellitus), he was considered to be a high-risk patient, so we didn’t want to seek treatment at home. We had a consultation with a cardiac surgeon at Medicana Ataşehir and the doctor recommended a da Vinci surgery. Everything went very well. There were no complications, the surgery seems to have been a success and my father is recovering well, for which we are very grateful to the surgeons.”
How does the da Vinci robot work?
Хирургия роботом да Винчи используется в современных медицинских центрах для проведения минимально инвазивных операций. Все манипуляции проводятся “руками” аппарата, которыми управляет специально обучDa Vinci robotic surgery is used in modern medical centres to perform minimally invasive interventions. All manipulations are performed with the “hands” of the machine, controlled by a specially trained surgeon. The use of the da Vinci robot allows high surgical control while minimising incisions and blood loss.
Liv Vadistanbul Clinic (Istanbul, Turkey)
Liv Hospital Network is one of the strongest in Turkey, and Liv Vadistanbul is its newest clinic. The quality of the robotic surgery department is evidenced by the Certificate of Excellence in Robotic Surgery of Turkey, as well as JCI and TÜV SÜD. The latter are the highest quality indicators in the international healthcare system.
Treatment at Liv Vadistanbul is performed using the da Vinci Xi system. It is the latest-generation unit that has several advantages over previous models: more accurate visualisation, better mobility and movement control, improved surgical planning and patient safety systems.
The da Vinci Xi allows 3D imaging of the operated area with 16x magnification. Doctors make small incisions, which not only have better cosmetic effects but also reduce the risk of infection and shorten the recovery period.
Liv Vadistanbul Clinic collaborates with Boston Children’s Hospital, one of the best paediatric medical facilities in the world. This gives access not only to unique treatment programmes but also allows Turkish doctors to consult with cutting-edge specialists.
One of Liv Vadistanbul Clinic’s foremost specialists is Professor Volkan Tuju. He is one of the world’s most experienced surgeons in the field of robotic urology – he has performed more than 2,000 such interventions during his career. He has developed a popular surgical technique used by urologists all over the world. He was also the first in Turkey to perform a robotic kidney transplant. In 2016, he was named “Physician of the Year” by the Ministry of Health.
Patient testimonial about treatment with the da Vinci robot at Liv Vadistanbul Clinic:
Clinic: Liv Vadistanbul
Procedure: Robotic prostatectomy
Patient’s age: 45 years
Patient from: Kyiv
Artem: “The impression of my stay at Liv Vadistanbul is extremely positive. From the meeting at reception to the operation itself, everything is carried out at the highest level. Dr Tuju performed the robotic prostatectomy on the highest level. I was able to get back on my feet much sooner than I had hoped, and after a short recovery period, I forgot all about the discomfort.”
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St. Zdislava Centre (Veľké Měziřičí, Czech Republic)
In the Central European region, one of the strongest clinics in terms of robotic surgery is the St. Zdislava Centre. It has been in operation for more than 11 years, making it one of the most experienced hospitals in Europe. The quality of treatment has been confirmed by a number of awards and certifications – SAK, JCI, HCI, and Patient Choice. The hospital also consistently tops the rankings of the best medical institutions in the Czech Republic, and in 2016 it was awarded as the country’s No. 1 Med centre.
Robotic surgery is the main speciality of the St. Zdislava Centre. The hospital’s founder, Professor Jaroslav Tvarůžek, is a Czech pioneer in the field of da Vinci robotic surgery. More than 500 such operations are performed here every year.
The areas in which da Vinci robotic surgery is carried out at the St Zdislava Centre:
Prostatectomy;
Adenomectomy;
Removal of the bladder;
Removal of the kidney;
Creation of artificial bladder sphincter;
Buccal urethroplasty of the urinary tract;
Pyeloplasty of the renal pelvis;
Bariatric surgery.
The clinic has Russian-speaking doctors and the patient is accompanied by an interpreter if necessary.
Among the benefits of treatment at St Zdislava Centre
One of the leading bariatric clinics in the Czech Republic in terms of the number of bariatric operations performed;
More than 80% of prostate removal procedures performed by the da Vinci robot are free of any complications;
All-inclusive packages.
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Patient testimonial about da Vinci surgery at St. Zdislava Clinic
Clinic: St. Zdislava Clinic
Procedure: Robotic surgery for prostate adenoma
Patient’s age: 52 years
Patient from: Kharkiv
Nikolai: “I was treated for adenoma of the prostate at St. Zdislava Clinic. The doctor who operated on me did an excellent job. I was able to walk the day after the surgery, but I was discharged a week later. It is very nice that the treatment package includes everything you might need during your stay in the hospital. I would also like to thank the nursing staff that were involved in the preparation and management of my surgery.”
The Da Vinci robot: pros and cons
Pros:
Due to the smaller incisions, the patient experiences less pain and therefore lower doses of painkillers are needed during recovery;
Reduced risk of postoperative complications;
Faster hospital discharge compared to open surgery;
Less blood loss;
Cons:
Higher cost;
The procedure is not available in all clinics, and the number of surgeons skilled in robotic surgery techniques is limited;
In some cases, the efficacy of the surgery may be similar to that of a laparoscopic procedure;
In a small (8%) number of cases, a need for an open surgery may arise during the intervention.
Uniclinica Navarra (Pamplona, Spain)
The University Hospital of Navarra is one of the best hospitals in Spain according to Newsweek magazine and the Monitor of Reputación Santaria, Edimsa and ABC Health. It is also internationally certified by JCI.
Da Vinci robotic surgery has been available there since 2010. Many innovations have taken place within its walls, such as the treatment of thyroid cancer with robotic surgery, the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome, and the removal of tonsils and laryngeal tumours without external scars.
The University Hospital of Navarra accepts patients for treatment with the da Vinci robot in these areas:
Urology;
Gynaecology;
General surgery;
Cardiac surgery;
Otolaryngology;
Neurosurgery;
Paediatrics.
The University Hospital of Navarra is the first Spanish hospital to perform thyroid surgery using the da Vinci robot. The main advantage of this intervention is the better aesthetic effect. The post-operative scar is not left on the neck, as with conventional surgery, but is hidden under the arm.
Dr Fernando Diez-Caballero Alonso and Dr Juan Manuel Alcalde are among the leading specialists in robotic surgery at the Uniclinica Navarra.
Dr Fernando Diez-Caballero Alonzo is the hospital’s leading specialist in the use of the da Vinci robot in urology. He is most often approached by patients for robotic prostatectomy, adenomectomy and cystectomy. He has been practising in this field since 2013 and in general surgery for over 23 years. The doctor is a pioneer in the field of robotic surgery in Spain and an honorary member of the Spanish Association of Urology.
Dr Juan Manuel Alcalde deals with the minimally invasive treatment of head and neck tumours, including the use of the da Vinci robot. He also specialises in reconstructive surgery, in particular for cancer patients. He has over 36 years of professional experience.
Patient testimonial about da Vinci surgery at the University clinic Navarra
Clinic: Navarra University Hospital
Procedure: Surgery for thyroid cancer
Patient’s age: 49 years
Patient from: Nur-Sultan
Anna: “A very cool clinic, with an extremely professional medical team. Thanks to the coordinator all the stages of diagnosis and treatment were very clear. The operation was quick and successful and I came out of the anaesthesia fine.”
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Teknon Clinic (Barcelona, Spain)
Teknon Hospital was the first medical centre in Catalonia to use robotic surgery to treat patients back in 2011. This has made the hospital one of the most experienced in this field. In addition, the quality of treatment here is confirmed by international certifications of the highest level – JCI and ISO.
The latest generation of the da Vinci surgical system used at Teknon is ideal for more complex and difficult-to-reach operations. Within the context of general surgery, it is often used in gastric and intestinal oncological surgery and the treatment of morbidly obese patients.
The Teknon Clinic also offers treatment with the da Vinci robot:
Urology;
Gynaecology;
Gastroenteric surgery;
ENT surgery;
Cardiac surgery.
The Teknon Clinic has developed a Robotic Surgery Committee made up of the best experts in various fields of surgery. They review each case and make a collegial recommendation as to whether da Vinci robotic surgery would be appropriate in each case.
Studies have shown that patients who have undergone da Vinci prostatectomy recover urinary and sexual function faster and have a lower risk of relapse than patients who have undergone traditional open surgery or laparoscopy.
It is also home to the Heart Institute, one of the few private centres recognised by the Spanish Society of Cardiology (SEC) for training in cardiac surgery using the da Vinci robot. This demonstrates the distinctive standard of the clinic and the professionalism of the doctors.
Dr Antonio Alcaraz is one of the leading experts in the field of urology who uses the da Vinci robot. He specialises in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of benign and malignant tumours of the prostate, bladder and kidneys. Dr Alcaraza is a pioneer in the field of nephrology – in 2009 he performed the first transvaginal removal of a kidney with a tumour.
Patient review of da Vinci surgery at Teknon
Clinic: Teknon clinic
Procedure: Robotic prostatectomy
Patient’s age: 48 years
Patient from: Nur-Sultan
Amir: “I was very anxious before the surgery, but everything was to the highest standard. The tumour was removed completely with clean edges, and the tests also show an improvement. I would like to thank the surgeon and the nursing staff for an excellent job and my saving my health”
Resume
Robotic surgery is a modern method of treatment most commonly used in urology, gynaecology, general and thoracic surgery, cardiac surgery, ENT surgery and neurosurgery. The advantages of the method include less blood loss and scarring, a shorter hospital stay and a reduced risk of developing postoperative complications.
Among the strongest foreign clinics specialising in robotic surgery are the Ataşehir and Liv Vadistanbul Medicina in Turkey, the Saint Zdislava Centre in the Czech Republic, the Uniclinic of Navarra and the Teknon Centre in Spain. They are at the forefront of da Vinci robotics applications in their respective countries and have the latest generation of equipment.
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