Less Pain
Significantly less pain thanks to small incisions and no spreading of the ribs.
Health Tourism in Turkey
The right address for healthier tomorrows.
International patient experience in thoracic surgery, primarily for lung cancer, using minimally invasive (endoscopic) techniques.
Training Programs for Physicians
Our thoracic surgery specialist provides hands-on training and courses for physicians in minimally invasive (VATS) and robotic surgery, and offers academic mentorship to resident physicians.
Treatment Areas
All conditions → Conditions we treat
Lung Cancer
Abnormal cell growth in lung tissue. Among the most common cancer types worldwide.
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Lung Nodule
Akciğerde 3 cm'den küçük, çevresi akciğer dokusuyla sınırlı yuvarlak lezyonlardır. Çoğu iyi huyludur; ancak kanser olasılığı değerlendirilmelidir.
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Mediastinal Diseases & Thymoma
Mediasten, iki akciğer arasında kalp, büyük damarlar, timus bezi ve lenf düğümlerini içeren bölgedir. Bu bölgedeki kitle, kist ve timus tümörleri (timoma) cerrahi olarak tedavi edilebilir.
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Pectus Excavatum
Göğüs kemiğinin (sternum) içe doğru çökük olduğu, doğuştan gelen göğüs duvarı şekil bozukluğudur. Görünümün yanı sıra bazı hastalarda kalp ve akciğer üzerine baskı yapabilir.
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Minimally Invasive Surgery
Why endoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery?
In thoracic surgery, we perform suitable operations through small incisions (VATS), without fully opening the chest.
Fast Recovery
Most patients are discharged within a few days and return to daily life sooner.
Small Scars
Just a few centimetres of incisions instead of a large surgical scar.
Fewer Complications
The minimally invasive method carries a lower risk of infection and respiratory problems.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery with da Vinci
In suitable cases, operations are performed by our thoracic surgery specialist using the da Vinci robotic surgery system. The surgeon controls the robotic arms from a console beside the patient in the operating room, taking the precision of minimally invasive surgery one step further.
3D Magnified Vision
The surgeon sees the operative field in high resolution, in three dimensions and magnified.
Wristed Instruments
The robotic arms rotate through a wider range of motion than the human wrist, enabling precise suturing and dissection in confined spaces.
Tremor Filtration
The system filters out the natural tremor of the hand, making movements steadier and more precise.
Small Incisions, Faster Recovery
The advantages of the minimally invasive approach are preserved: less pain, small scars and a shorter hospital stay.
A note on transparency: da Vinci is not a device for operating remotely (from another city or country). The surgeon is in the operating room, at the console beside the patient. The method may not be suitable for every patient; the decision is made during the preliminary assessment.
Process
Your patient journey from start to finish
1
Ask a Question
Share your situation; our medical consultant will reach out.
2
Doctor Recommendation
We recommend the most suitable specialist and hospital for you.
3
Treatment Plan
A personalized plan, cost and timeline is shared with you.
4
Treatment in Turkey
We handle the entire process — pickup, accommodation, and interpreter support.
5
Surgery & Hospital Stay
For suitable patients, surgery with the minimally invasive (endoscopic/VATS) method; a comfortable and safe hospital stay.
6
Discharge & Remote Follow-up
After discharge, regular remote follow-up from your home country and uninterrupted communication.
Our Pioneering Partner
Our Thoracic Surgery Specialist
Thoracic Surgery Specialist
In the first stage, your treatments are planned by our pioneering partner, who brings many years of experience in thoracic surgery. A significant portion of the operations are performed with the minimally invasive (endoscopic/VATS) approach, aiming for less pain, smaller scars and faster recovery.
Expertise and Surgeries Performed
- Endoscopic (VATS) lung cancer surgery
- Lung nodule and metastasis surgery
- Endoscopic thymectomy (thymoma) and mediastinal surgery
- Pectus excavatum (Nuss) surgery
- Minimally invasive lobectomy, segmentectomy and pneumonectomy
Detailed information about our physician is shared with you during a free consultation.
Safety & Transparency
Safe surgery, transparent process
Surgical Safety
- Operations are performed by a specialist with extensive experience in thoracic surgery, with accurate staging and meticulous planning.
- Treatments are carried out in accredited, modern-equipped hospitals following international safety protocols.
- The closed (endoscopic/VATS) method reduces the risk of infection and respiratory problems compared to open surgery.
Honesty & Transparency
- We never recommend a treatment that isn’t right for you; we openly share realistic expectations and possible outcomes.
- The treatment plan, timeline and cost are clear from the very start; there are no hidden or surprise fees.
- Every operation carries risks; we explain them without concealment and respect your right to a second opinion.
Trust
The Lifera assurance
Focused on Thoracic Surgery
Expertise in thoracic surgery, with a particular focus on lung cancer.
Minimally Invasive Surgery (VATS)
Small incisions, less pain, faster recovery.
Support in 6 Languages
TR · EN · RU · AR · UZ · KY, with interpreter support.
Free Preliminary Assessment
A second opinion and transparent, pressure-free consultation.
Patient Stories
Our patients from around the world
The Lifera team was with me at every step. Feeling at ease was easy with my Russian-speaking doctor. The 3 weeks I spent in Ankara changed my life.
From the first message to my return home, everything was organized professionally. The hospital was world-class.
Lifera was the only center offering breast-conserving surgery. Two years later I'm still well and I return for regular check-ups.
My bypass surgery was minimally invasive. I was on my feet within a week. The team provided English-Arabic interpreter support.
After two failed cycles I tried Turkey. The third attempt succeeded. The Lifera advisors' support was invaluable.
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