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Updated Nov 2, 2026 Prices updated May 2026

Micro-PCNL cost in Turkey (2026)

Micro-PCNL in Turkey starts from $5,050. Based on 8 hospital prices in our database. Your exact price depends on the hospital, room and implant.

Lower range
$5,050
Typical price
$7,850
Upper range
$10,700
  • 2 nights in hospital
  • 7 days to full recovery
  • 8 hospital prices
  • 3 days visa processing
  • 92% reported success rate

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Hospital packagefrom $5,275
Hotel, 7 nights$420
Meals est.$240
Coordinator, visa letter helpFree
Estimated totalfrom $5,935

Hospital package = typical price range from 8 hospital prices.

Room and implant choices use rough adjustments (est.). Meals at about $15 per person per day. Flights not included.

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Cost breakdown: what changes the price

Based on 8 hospital prices in Turkey.

Budget hospitalsLowest-priced quarter of hospitals up to $7,783
Mid-range hospitalsMiddle half of hospitals from $7,783
Premium hospitalsHighest-priced quarter from $8,085
In IstanbulTypical price · 4 hospitals $7,840
Typical total$7,848

Best hospitals for Micro-PCNL in Turkey

How we rank

Ranked by accreditation, patient rating and review count, then price.

  1. Acıbadem Maslak Hospital 1
    Acıbadem Maslak Hospital
    Istanbul · ISO 9001 · JCI · ★ 4.6
    From
    $5,270
    from $5,270 JCI accredited
  2. Memorial Şişli Hospital 2
    Memorial Şişli Hospital
    Istanbul · ISO 9001 · JCI · USHAŞ · ★ 4.5
    From
    $5,440
    from $5,440 JCI accredited
  3. Şişli Etfal Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi 3
    Şişli Etfal Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
    Istanbul · ISO 9001 · USHAŞ
    From
    $4,950
    from $4,950
  4. Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine 4
    Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine
    Konya · ISO 9001 · JCI · USHAŞ
    From
    $5,120
    from $5,120 3 doctors listed JCI accredited
  5. Balıklı Greek Hospital 5
    Balıklı Greek Hospital
    Istanbul · ISO 9001
    From
    $5,270
    from $5,270
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What's inside

  • Prices by country, city and hospital, compared with home
  • All-in trip budget: treatment, stay, food, visa
  • Day-by-day timeline and recovery milestones
  • Visa summary, preparation checklist and questions to ask
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Where the money goes · Turkey
  • Treatment (typical listed price) 86% $7,850
  • Accommodation 7% $650
  • Food 4% $400
  • Local transport 1% $100
  • Visa fees 1% $100
  • Estimated total$9,150

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Turkey vs other countries

Typical hospital price per country, from 72 price records in the Medcasts database.

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What a hospital quote usually includes

  • Surgeon, anaesthesia and operating room
  • About 2 nights in hospital, with nursing care
  • Routine tests and medicines during the stay
  • Free Medcasts coordinator, visa letter help and airport pickup arrangements
  • Not included: flights and hotel after discharge

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Your recovery plan

  1. Days 1–2Mild flank ache, pink urine and a small dressing; you walk the same day.
  2. Days 3–7Light activity; drink plenty of fluids and avoid heavy lifting.
  3. Weeks 2–3Stent removal if used; most people return to desk work.
  4. Weeks 4–6A scan confirms stone clearance and you resume normal activity.
Full recovery guide

Medical visa for Turkey

Visa typee-Visa or Medical Visa (USHAŞ-facilitated)
Processing time3 days
Valid for90 days
Family can joinYes

Most nationalities eligible for Turkey's standard e-Visa (90 days, multiple entry) can use it for medical travel without needing a dedicated medical category. For longer stays or when the hospital is USHAŞ-partnered (the government medical-tourism facilitator), a Medical Visa with hospital invitation letter is processed through USHAŞ in 2-3 working days.

  1. 1Choose your hospital from your quotes
  2. 2We help you get the hospital's invitation letter
  3. 3Apply with your passport, photo and the letter
  4. 4Fly. Your coordinator arranges airport pickup

Visa processing time by destination

We send the hospital invitation letter within 24 hours of your decision. Check your visa

About Micro-PCNL

Micro-PCNL clears kidney stones through a needle-sized tract in the back, using a very small telescope and laser. It aims to lower bleeding compared with standard percutaneous surgery.

Under general anaesthesia, the surgeon guides a very thin needle into the kidney using ultrasound or X-ray, and inserts a tiny optical system through it. A fine laser fibre breaks the stone into dust and small pieces that flush out through the tract or are passed later. It is generally used for stones of about one to two centimetres. Some surgeons leave a small tube or stent.

Usually a good fit if

  • Kidney stones, generally up to about 1.5 to 2 cm, in a favourable position for a small tract.
  • Lower-pole stones or those unsuited to shock wave treatment.
  • Children or adults who need minimal bleeding and a small access tract.
  • A normal clotting profile and no infection.

May need to wait if

  • Active urinary infection must be treated first.
  • Uncorrected bleeding disorders or blood thinners that cannot be paused need a plan.
  • Large or staghorn stones are better treated with standard PCNL, as the surgeon advises.
  • Spine or kidney anatomy problems may need a different approach.
How to prepare
  1. Bring CT scan and urine culture; infection must be treated beforehand.
  2. Tell your doctor about blood thinners and other medicines; any change is only on the doctor's instruction.
  3. Expect blood tests, clotting studies and an anaesthetic review.
  4. Follow fasting instructions and arrange someone to help you after discharge.
  5. Ask whether a tube or stent will be left and plan for its removal before you travel.
Questions to ask your surgeon
  1. Is my stone suitable for micro-PCNL, or would mini-PCNL or RIRS be better?
  2. How many micro-PCNL procedures do you do, and what is the stone-free rate on follow-up scans?
  3. Will I have a nephrostomy tube or stent, and for how long?
  4. What are the risks, such as bleeding, infection and injury to nearby organs?
  5. How long might I need to stay in hospital?
  6. Who can take out the stent and arrange scans back home?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
  • Offered for large or very hard stones without discussing why a small tract is adequate.
  • No CT scan to plan the puncture.
  • Little experience with micro-PCNL or no ability to convert to standard PCNL.
  • No plan for stent removal or follow-up imaging.

Questions about Micro-PCNL in Turkey

How much does Micro-PCNL cost in Turkey in 2026?

Prices start from $5,050, based on 8 hospital prices in Turkey in our database. Your final price depends on the hospital, room type and implant; we send written quotes that list what is included.

Is Micro-PCNL cheaper in Turkey than in other countries?

Turkey ranks 3 of 9 destinations we compare for this procedure. The lowest typical price is in India at about $5,958.

How long do I need to stay in Turkey?

Most patients spend about 2 nights in hospital. Full recovery takes about 7 days; your surgeon will tell you when you are fit to fly home.

How long does a medical visa for Turkey take?

e-Visa or Medical Visa (USHAŞ-facilitated): processing takes about 3 days and the visa is valid for 90 days. We help with the hospital invitation letter.

How is micro-PCNL different from PCNL?

It uses a much narrower tract and tiny optics, so there is less bleeding and a quicker recovery, but it handles smaller stones.

Will it leave a scar?

Only a very small puncture mark on the back, which fades.

Will I need a stent?

Sometimes. Some surgeons leave no tube at all, others a stent or small nephrostomy tube. Your surgeon will confirm.

Can stones come back?

Yes. Drinking enough fluid and stone analysis-based advice help lower the risk.

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