JCI Accredited - Full Cardiac ICU - 50-60% Cost Saving

Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery in Turkey

CABG - Valve Surgery - Aortic Repair - VATS Lung Surgery

Turkey's leading cardiac and thoracic surgery centres combine surgical excellence with modern minimally invasive technology - VATS, TAVI, robotic cardiac surgery, and endovascular aortic repair. BB Global Health partners with JCI-accredited hospitals offering full cardiac ICU support, Heart Team multidisciplinary decision-making, and comprehensive post-operative coordination. Patients save 50-60% compared with UK private cardiac surgery, with no compromise on quality, equipment, or outcomes.

At a Glance

1-6 Hours Surgery
3-10 Nights Hospital
7-14 Days Hotel
3-8 Weeks Recovery
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JCI-Accredited Cardiac Centres
Multidisciplinary Heart Team
Full Cardiac & ICU Support
50-60% Below UK Private Costs
Cardiovascular Surgery Services
From Coronary Disease to Heart Valve and Aortic Repair

Cardiovascular Surgery Services

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): The definitive treatment for multi-vessel coronary disease when medical treatment or stenting is insufficient. LIMA (left internal mammary artery) grafting to the LAD provides durable long-term revascularisation. Off-pump CABG available for high-risk patients. Hospital 7-10 nights; all-inclusive from -15,000.

Heart Valve Surgery:

  • Aortic valve replacement (SAVR) or repair
  • Mitral valve repair (>95% success rate at high-volume centres) or replacement
  • TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) for suitable patients - no open surgery needed
  • MitraClip for high-risk mitral valve patients
  • Combined CABG + valve surgery in a single procedure
  • Mechanical or biological prosthesis guidance from the Heart Team

Aortic Surgery:

  • EVAR (Endovascular Aneurysm Repair) for abdominal aortic aneurysm - catheter-based, 3-5 night hospital stay
  • TEVAR (Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair) for thoracic aneurysm and Type B dissection
  • Open AAA and thoracoabdominal repair for complex anatomy
  • Fenestrated EVAR (FEVAR) for juxtarenal aneurysms

Peripheral Vascular Surgery: Lower limb arterial disease, carotid endarterectomy, dialysis access surgery - available at select partner centres.

Thoracic Surgery Services
VATS Lung Resection, Lung Cancer, and Pleural Disease

Thoracic Surgery Services

Lung Cancer Surgery (VATS Lobectomy - Standard of Care): Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) lobectomy for Stage I-II NSCLC; 3-5 night hospital stay, rapid recovery. Pathological staging and adjuvant chemotherapy coordination provided. PET-CT staging and EBUS mediastinal sampling available on-site.

Pulmonary Procedures:

  • Wedge resection for diagnosis or peripheral nodules
  • Segmentectomy for patients with limited pulmonary reserve
  • Pneumonectomy for central tumours (selected cases)
  • CT-guided lung biopsy for tissue diagnosis before surgery

Pleural and Chest Wall Procedures:

  • VATS pleuroscopy for pleural effusion (talc pleurodesis for malignant effusion)
  • VATS decortication for empyema thoracis
  • VATS bullectomy + pleurodesis for recurrent pneumothorax

Mediastinal Surgery:

  • VATS thymectomy for thymoma or myasthenia gravis
  • Mediastinal cyst excision
  • Robotic thymectomy at select centres

Oesophageal Surgery: Oesophagectomy for oesophageal cancer (Ivor-Lewis, McKeown) at specialist oesophago-gastric centres partnered with BB Global Health.

Why Turkey for Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery?
Quality, Technology, and Cost Compared

Why Turkey for Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery?

Quality benchmarks:

  • Partner hospitals hold JCI International Hospital Accreditation - the gold standard in international healthcare quality
  • Cardiac surgery units document EUROSCORE outcomes data; complication and mortality rates benchmarked against European norms
  • All hospitals participate in national cardiac surgery registry data

Technology investment:

  • da Vinci robotic system available for cardiac and thoracic procedures at select centres
  • TAVI programmes with Edwards SAPIEN and Medtronic Evolut platforms
  • Hybrid operating rooms for combined endovascular-surgical procedures
  • Dedicated cardiac ICUs with IABP, ECMO capability at major centres

Cost comparison (all-inclusive Turkey vs. UK private):

Procedure Turkey UK Private
CABG (triple bypass) -15,000-25,000 -35,000-65,000
SAVR (aortic valve) -15,000-25,000 -35,000-65,000
TAVI -20,000-30,000 -50,000-90,000
Mitral valve repair -18,000-28,000 -40,000-70,000
EVAR (AAA) -14,000-22,000 -20,000-40,000
VATS lobectomy -10,000-17,000 -20,000-35,000

All Turkey prices include hospital, surgery, ICU, anaesthesia, imaging, accommodation coordination, BB Global Health case management, and post-operative documentation for home follow-up.

Step-by-Step From Records to Recovery

Your Cardiac Surgery Journey

Every cardiovascular and thoracic patient receives expert pre-operative review and comprehensive post-discharge coordination.

1

Share Medical Records

Upload cardiac reports, echocardiogram, CT/PET, coronary angiogram, and medication list for specialist review.

2

Expert Pre-Op Review

Cardiac surgeon or thoracic surgeon reviews your case; Heart Team or tumour board meeting for complex cases.

3

Travel and Arrival

BB Global Health arranges hospital admission, accommodation, and airport transfer.

4

Pre-Operative Workup

In-hospital workup: imaging, blood tests, anaesthesia review, specialist consultations on day of admission.

5

Surgery and ICU

Procedure performed; cardiac ICU monitoring post-operatively with 24/7 specialist cover.

6

Hotel Recovery and Discharge

Hotel recovery after hospital discharge; flight clearance, anticoagulation protocols, home team documentation provided.

Expert Care - Complete Coordination

The BB Global Health Cardiac Advantage

We manage every aspect of your cardiac or thoracic surgery journey in Turkey.

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Heart Team Decision-Making

Multidisciplinary Heart Team assessment: cardiac surgery + cardiology + anaesthesia - European model applied.

Full Cardiac ICU

Dedicated cardiac ICUs with invasive haemodynamic monitoring and cardiac surgery 24/7 cover.

JCI Accreditation

Partner hospitals hold Joint Commission International accreditation - globally recognised quality benchmark.

50-60% Cost Saving

All-inclusive packages from -10,000 (VATS lung) to -30,000 (TAVI). No hidden costs.

Complete Coordination

Medical record transfer, accommodation, airport transfers, case management, and home team handover all included.

Multi-Language Support

English, Arabic, and Turkish language support from first contact through to post-discharge follow-up.

Patient Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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Turkey's leading cardiac surgeons trained at European and US university hospitals and are certified by the European Board of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. Partner hospital cardiac surgery units document their outcomes and are benchmarked against European norms. JCI accreditation requires third-party verification of clinical quality standards.

BB Global Health provides full discharge documentation includng operative reports, imaging, and anticoagulation protocols to share with your home cardiologist immediately on return. Our team remains available by phone and WhatsApp for any post-discharge queries, and we assist with arranging home-country follow-up.

All packages include hospital fees, surgical team fees, ICU, anaesthesia, all in-hospital imaging, blood tests, physiotherapy, accommodation coordination while in Turkey, airport transfers, and BB Global Health case management. International flights and travel insurance are arranged by the patient. We provide an itemised written quote before any commitment.

Yes - combined procedures are common in cardiac surgery. CABG + aortic valve replacement, CABG + mitral repair, or aortic root replacement + valve replacement are performed routinely in a single operation. Combined surgery often carries lower total risk than two separate procedures.

Contact BB Global Health via the enquiry form or WhatsApp with your most recent cardiac reports, echocardiogram, and coronary angiogram (if applicable). We arrange a free remote review by the relevant specialist and provide you with a detailed written assessment and all-inclusive cost estimate within 48-72 hours.

Important Notice: BB Global Health is a medical travel coordination company. We facilitate access to internationally accredited hospitals and specialist physicians in Turkey. All medical decisions, diagnoses, and treatment plans are made solely by the treating physicians at our partner institutions. Information on this page is for general guidance only and does not constitute medical advice. Individual outcomes vary. Please consult your physician before making any healthcare decision.

World-Class Cardiac Surgery in Turkey

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