Pneumonectomy cost in Turkey (2026)
Pneumonectomy in Turkey starts from $18,500. Based on 8 hospital prices in our database. Your exact price depends on the hospital, room and implant.
- 8 nights in hospital
- 49 days to full recovery
- 8 hospital prices
- 3 days visa processing
- 85% reported success rate
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Best hospitals for Pneumonectomy in Turkey
How we rankRanked by accreditation, patient rating and review count, then price.
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1 Acıbadem Maslak HospitalIstanbul · ISO 9001 · JCI · ★ 4.6From$20,030from $20,030 JCI accredited -
2 Memorial Şişli HospitalIstanbul · ISO 9001 · JCI · USHAŞ · ★ 4.5From$20,680from $20,680 JCI accredited -
3 Selçuk University Faculty of MedicineKonya · ISO 9001 · JCI · USHAŞFrom$18,090from $18,090 3 doctors listed JCI accredited -
4 Balıkesir University Faculty of MedicineBalıkesir · ISO 9001From$18,660from $18,660 3 doctors listed -
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- 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
- Treatment (typical listed price) 91% $26,400
- Accommodation 5% $1,450
- Food 3% $850
- Local transport 1% $250
- Visa fees 0% $100
- Estimated total$29,100
Source: medcasts.com · prices as of May 2026
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Turkey vs other countries
Typical hospital price per country, from 72 price records in the Medcasts database.
What a hospital quote usually includes
- Surgeon, anaesthesia and operating room
- About 8 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
Every quote we send lists what is and isn't included, line by line.
Your recovery plan
- Days 1–3Intensive or high-dependency monitoring, oxygen, pain control and early sitting and walking.
- Days 4–8Gradual increase in activity and breathing exercises; discharge when stable.
- Weeks 2–8Breathlessness on effort is expected; walking distance and strength improve slowly.
- Months 3–6Adaptation continues; many people return to light normal activity, though exercise capacity stays reduced.
Medical visa for Turkey
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.
- 1Choose your hospital from your quotes
- 2We help you get the hospital's invitation letter
- 3Apply with your passport, photo and the letter
- 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 Pneumonectomy
Pneumonectomy removes an entire lung, usually for lung cancer that cannot be treated by taking out a lobe or part of the lung. It requires good heart and lung reserve.
Through a chest incision, the surgeon divides the main airway and the blood vessels to the lung and removes the lung and nearby lymph nodes. The space is allowed to fill with fluid over time. Careful assessment of lung function, heart health and the extent of the cancer is needed beforehand. Chemotherapy or radiotherapy may be given before or after.
Usually a good fit if
- Lung cancer or other disease involving the central airway or vessels that cannot be cleared by a smaller resection.
- Adequate lung and heart function to live well with one lung, as shown by testing.
- Cancer that is not spread beyond the chest, assessed by a multidisciplinary team.
May need to wait if
- Poor lung function, severe heart disease or pulmonary hypertension usually rule out pneumonectomy.
- Spread to distant organs or extensive involvement of the heart or major vessels changes the plan.
- Active infection, malnutrition or continued smoking increase risk.
How to prepare
- Bring CT, PET-CT, brain imaging and biopsy results, plus any earlier chemotherapy or radiation records.
- Expect detailed lung function testing, exercise tests and heart assessment, as you will rely on one lung.
- Stop smoking immediately and ask your doctor for help.
- Start breathing exercises and conditioning advised by the physiotherapist.
- Ask your doctor about adjusting blood thinners, inhalers and heart medicines.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- Is a smaller operation, such as a sleeve resection, possible instead?
- How well will I breathe with one lung, based on my tests?
- What is the risk of complications such as leaks or heart rhythm problems?
- How many pneumonectomies does your team perform each year?
- Will I need chemotherapy, radiation or immunotherapy before or after?
- What exercise and breathing support will I need at home?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
- No lung function testing or predicted post-operative breathing assessment.
- Surgeon cannot discuss lung-sparing alternatives.
- No intensive care or physiotherapy support after surgery.
- No clear staging with PET-CT and chest lymph node assessment.
Questions about Pneumonectomy in Turkey
How much does Pneumonectomy cost in Turkey in 2026?
Prices start from $18,500, 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 Pneumonectomy 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 $18,953.
How long do I need to stay in Turkey?
Most patients spend about 8 nights in hospital. Full recovery takes about 49 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.
Can I live normally with one lung?
Many people do, though exercise capacity is lower and breathlessness on exertion is common. Fitness training and avoiding smoking help.
What are the main risks?
Heart rhythm problems, pneumonia in the remaining lung, a leak from the airway stump and fluid problems. Careful selection reduces these risks.
Why is there no chest drain bag at the end?
The space left by the lung is allowed to fill with fluid naturally, so drains are managed differently than after a lobectomy.
Will I need more cancer treatment?
Often, depending on stage and node findings. Pathology guides decisions on chemotherapy, immunotherapy or radiation.