Heart Transplant Treatment in Turkey
About Heart Transplant
Key Highlights
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Offers a chance for a significantly extended lifespan for patients with end-stage heart failure.Can dramatically improve quality of life, energy levels, and functional capacity.Provides a definitive treatment option when all other medical and surgical therapies have failed.Performed by highly specialized cardiac transplant surgeons in accredited medical centers.Involves a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive pre- and post-operative care.
Who is this surgery for?
- End-stage heart failure from coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, or congenital heart defects.
- Severe heart failure with a very low ejection fraction (pumping ability) despite optimal medical therapy.
- Life-threatening heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias) not controllable by other means.
- Failed previous heart surgeries or interventions with no other viable options.
- Certain inoperable heart valve diseases leading to progressive heart failure.
How to prepare
- Extensive medical evaluation including cardiac catheterization, blood tests, and imaging scans.
- Psychological and social assessment to ensure readiness for the lifelong commitment post-transplant.
- Placement on a national organ transplant waiting list after meeting strict criteria.
- Optimization of overall health, including managing other conditions like diabetes or infections.
- Pre-operative counseling and education for the patient and family about the procedure and recovery.
- Immediate preparation upon donor heart availability, including fasting and pre-operative medications.
Risks & possible complications
- Organ rejection, where the body's immune system attacks the new heart.
- Infection due to immunosuppressive medications that lower the body's defenses.
- Side effects from long-term immunosuppressants, such as kidney damage, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
- Increased risk of certain cancers, particularly skin cancer and lymphoma.
- Surgical risks including bleeding, blood clots, stroke, and adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Coronary allograft vasculopathy, a form of accelerated artery disease in the new heart.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in the Cardiac ICU for close monitoring of heart function and vital signs.
- Gradual mobilization and initiation of a cardiac rehabilitation program.
- Lifelong regimen of immunosuppressive medications to prevent rejection, requiring strict adherence.
- Frequent follow-up visits, biopsies, and tests to monitor for rejection and medication side effects.
- Lifestyle modifications including a heart-healthy diet, regular exercise as tolerated, and infection prevention strategies.
- Ongoing psychological support to adapt to life post-transplant and manage the chronic nature of care.
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Typical hospital stay:
3-4 weeks
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Expected recovery time:
3-6 months for initial recovery; lifelong follow-up
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering heart transplant in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for heart transplant in Turkey include Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Kent Medical Center Bayraklı, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Zekeriyakoy Medical Center, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform heart transplant. MediFyr helps you compare cardiac surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for heart transplant compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | USD 22,800 – USD 60,000 | 3-4 weeks | ~ 3-6 months for initial recovery; lifelong follow-up | Know More |
| Thailand | USD 22,800 – USD 48,400 | 3-4 weeks | ~ 3-6 months for initial recovery; lifelong follow-up | Know More |
| South Korea | USD 20,800 – USD 65,990 | 3-4 weeks | ~ 3-6 months for initial recovery; lifelong follow-up | Know More |
| India | USD 16,315 – USD 38,069 | 3-4 weeks | ~ 3-6 months for initial recovery; lifelong follow-up | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 120,788 – USD 281,838 | 3-4 weeks | ~ 3-6 months for initial recovery; lifelong follow-up | Know More |
Top hospitals for Heart Transplant in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiac surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing heart transplant.
Medical Park Gebze (Opposite Fatih State Hospital)
Gebze, Turkey
Doctors
Istinye University Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital
- Gaziosmanpaşa, Turkey
- Doctors
İstinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
- Esenyurt, Turkey
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Cardiac surgeons for Heart Transplant
Explore experienced cardiac surgeons who regularly perform heart transplant and provide pre- and post-operative care in Turkey.
- 21 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Medical Park Bursa
- 26 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Medical Park Mersin
- 18 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Medical Park Mersin
- 21 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Medical Park Gebze
- 18 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Medical Park Goztepe Hospital
- 17 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
İstinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
- 14 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Medical Park Ankara (Batıkent)
- 14 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Medical Park Bahcelievler
- 11 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Medical Park Florya
- 28 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Medical Park Bahcelievler
- 11 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Medical Park Gebze
- 26 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Medical Park Izmir
- 18 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Medical Park Antalya
- 11 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Medical Park Antalya
- 21 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Medical Park Gebze
- 18 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Medical Park Ankara (Batıkent)
- 4 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Eskisehir Hospital Acibadem
- 18 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Medical Park Ankara (Keciren)
- 13 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Medical Park Samsun
- 18 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Medical Park Karadeniz