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Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Specialists in Turkey

Hospitals and medical centers in Turkey who have pediatric cardiac surgery specialists.
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Guven Hospital

Founded in 1974, Ankara Güven Hospital provides health services at modern and international standards with its 1600 experienced staff, 254 beds, 12 operating rooms and an area of 40,000 square meters.

Our priority is patient confidence. We strive for excellence.

Availability:

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery is available at Guven Hospital

4 listed cardiac surgeons:

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Prof. Murat Kurtoglu

Cardiovascular Surgeon

Assoc. Prof. Murat Bayazid

General Surgeon and Cardiovascular Surgeon

Anadolu Medical Center

Anadolu Medical Center is one of the most modern, comprehensive and respected hospitals in Turkey. Anadolu is affiliated with John Hopkins Hospital.

Availability:

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery is available at Anadolu

5 listed cardiac surgeons:

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Prof. Ertan Okmen, MD, FESC

Cardiovascular Surgeon

Prof. Hasim Ustunsoy, MD

Cardiovascular Surgeon

Florence Nightingale Istanbul Hospital

Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital is one of the few leading health care institutions, which combines state-of-the-art medical technologies with a large and experienced team and the excellent service approach adopted in all of its operations.

Availability:

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery is available at Florence Nightingale Istanbul Hospital

16 listed cardiac surgeons:

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Dr. Ertan Onursal

Cardiovascular Surgery

Memorial Antalya Hospital

A modern JCI accredited hospital located in Antalya, with 80 physicians spread across most medical specialties. The international patients department assists foreign patients with transportation, insurance, Visa arrangements, translation and more.

Availability:

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery is available at Memorial Antalya Hospital

Kadikoy Florence Nightingale Hospital

Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital provides services in all specialties with its inpatient and outpatient, diagnosis, treatment and emergency service facilities and fully-equipped polyclinics.

Availability:

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery is available at Kadikoy Florence Nightingale Hospital

7 listed cardiac surgeons:

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Dr. Rüstem Olga

Cardiovascular Surgery

Dr. Tufan Paker

Cardiovascular Surgery

Acibadem Taksim Hospital

With a capacity of 99 beds and 6 operating rooms, Acıbadem Taksim Hospital is designed for all the different stages of diagnosis and treatment.

Availability:

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery is available at Acibadem Taksim

9 listed cardiac surgeons:

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Dr. Cem Alhan

Cardiovascular Surgery

Koc University Hospital

“Living Heart” is a multidisciplinary cardiovascular program that congregates a high-qualified team from Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology and Vascular Surgery departments supported by advanced technology.

Availability:

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery is available at Koc University

Listed cardiac surgeons:

Prof. Semih Barlas

Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery

Prof. Zümrüt Tuba Demirözü MD

Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery

Istanbul Memorial Hospital

Was the first hospital in Turkey to receive the JCI accreditation. It is also a member of the American Hospital Association (AHA).

Availability:

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery is available at Istanbul Memorial Hospital

Liv Hospital

Liv Hospital is the only institution in Turkey co-authorized Center of Excellence Accreditation in colorectal surgery, robotic surgery and bariatric surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) and provides advanced technology and treatments to its international patients with its 159 bed capacit

Availability:

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery is available at Liv Hospital

Medicana Healthcare Group

Cardiothoracic surgery (also known as thoracic surgery) is the field of medicine involved in surgical treatment of organs inside the thorax (the chest)—generally treatment of conditions of the heart (heart disease) and lungs (lung disease).

Availability:

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery is available at Medicana Healthcare Group

Listed cardiac surgeon:

Prof. Mehmet Salih Bilal

Cardiovascular Surgeon (Adult and Pediatric)

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About Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

This information is intended for general information only and should not be considered as medical advice on the part of Health-Tourism.com. Any decision on medical treatments, after-care or recovery should be done solely upon proper consultation and advice of a qualified physician.


What is pediatric cardiac surgery?

This is surgery to the heart to repair heart defects in a child. The defects may be congenital (defects that a child is born with) or heart disease that a child gets after birth.


What is a Pediatric Heart Surgeon?

A pediatric cardiac surgeon is a heart surgeon who has special training in diagnosing treating and managing heart diseases and conditions in children. A pediatric heart surgeon treats complex congenital heart defects in newborns, children, and adolescents, as well as adults. Because of the small size of children pediatric heart surgeons have special skills needed to provide the best possible care to the children.

Training

Pediatric heart surgeons are medical doctors who have completed at least 4 years of medical school, 5 years of general surgical residency, and 2-3 years of cardiothoracic residency and an additional 2-4 year of training in pediatric cardiac surgery.


Types of cardiac surgical procedures
  • Open-heart surgery: This is when the surgeon opens up the chest and performs surgery on the muscles, valves or arteries of the heart. A heart-lung bypass machine is usually used during open heart surgery. Open heart surgery is also referred to as traditional heart surgery. It involves the doctor making an incision through the sternum. The child is usually under general anesthesia. Tubes are used to re-route the blood through a heart-lung bypass machine. This machine adds oxygen to the blood and keeps the blood warm and circulating through the rest of the body while the surgeon repairs the heart. Using the heart-lung bypass machine allows the heart to be stopped so that the surgeon can repair the heart muscles, valves or blood vessels. After the repair is complete, the heart is started again and the machine is removed. The incisions are then closed.
  • Thoracotomy: This procedure involves making an incision on the side of the chest, between the ribs. It is also called closed heart surgery. This surgery is performed using special instruments and a camera.
  • Others: Another way to repair heart defects is by inserting small tubes into an artery in the leg and passes them up to the heart. However, not all heart defects can be repaired this way.

Symptoms that indicate that surgery is needed are:
  • Blue or gray skin, lips or nail beds. These symptoms indicate that there is lack of oxygen in the blood.
  • Difficulty breathing because the lungs are congested or filled with fluid.
  • Problems with the heart rate or heart rhythm
  • Poor feeding or sleeping
  • Lack of growth and development in a child

Before the Procedure
  • If your child is older try and talk to them before the procedure. Try and explain the procedure and why it is important to have it. Tell your doctor of any medications that your child is taking including supplements.
  • Your child may require different tests which include:
  • Blood tests
  • X-rays of the chest area
  • Echocardiogram (ECHO, or ultrasound of the heart)
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG, or ECG)
  • Cardiac catheterization
  • History and physical

After the Procedure
  • Most children who have open-heart surgery require 2-4 days in the intensive care unit right after surgery. During their time in the ICU, your child will have:
  • A tube in the airway and a respirator to help with breathing. Your child will be kept sedated while on the respirator.
  • One or more small tubes in a vein (IV line) to give fluids and medicines.
  • A small tube in an artery
  • 1 or 2 chest tubes to drain air, blood, and fluid from the chest cavity.
  • A tube through the nose into the stomach to empty the stomach and deliver medicines and feedings for several days.
  • A tube in the bladder to drain and measure the urine for several days.
  • Many electrical lines and tubes used to monitor the child.
  • By the time your child leaves the ICU, most of the tubes and wires will be removed and the child can begin resuming their regular activities.

Risks : Bleeding during or after surgery Bad reactions to medications Difficulty breathing Postoperative infection Blood clots (thrombi) Pneumonia Air bubbles (air emboli) Heart attack Heartbeat problems (arrhythmias) Stroke

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