LIV Hospital, Istanbul

• Liv Hospital, Istanbul, established in 2013, is a multi-specialised medical centre located in Istanbul.
• It holds prestigious accreditations from Joint Commission International (JCI) and DIN EN ISO 9001 by TÜV Nord Certification.
• The hospital has received excellence certifications in colorectal, robotic, and bariatric surgery from the US-based SRC Excellence Center.
• Liv Hospital, Istanbul, received several awards and recognitions, including;
  • It was awarded the Hospital Golden Stethoscope Award in its first year of inception.
  • Liv Hospital, Istanbul, was named the Best Hospital for Patient Experience at the 2021 Global Health and Travel Awards.
  • It received the Best Hospital for Spine Surgery award at the 2020 International Hospital of the Year Awards.
  • In 2019, the hospital was recognised as the Best Hospital for Oncology at the European Healthcare Awards.
  • The facility was awarded Best Hospital for Women's Health at the 2018 International Hospital of the Year Awards.
  • It was named Best Hospital for Medical Tourism at the 2017 International Medical Tourism Exhibition and Conference.
• Among its milestones and achievements come the following;
  • The world's first certified Colorectal Surgery Centre of Excellence.
  • The first in Turkey to receive a certificate of excellence in bariatric surgery.
  • The fourth certified centre in robotic surgery globally, following those in America.
  • Recognised for notable achievements in medicine with the Center for Excellence award in 2016.
• The hospital serves around 331,500 patients annually and performs approximately 13,200 surgeries each year.
• It is recognised for patient choice in diagnostics and best patient assistance.
• International Patient Services;
  • The hospital attracts patients from over 182 countries, reflecting its globally recognised doctors and exceptional patient services.
  • Annually, about 50,000 international patients choose Liv Hospital in Istanbul for their healthcare needs.
  • The hospital provides comprehensive services for international patients, including personalised assistance, language support, and coordination of medical travel and accommodations.
  • Additional services include visa help, airport transfers, dedicated patient coordinators, assistance with medical documentation, and 24/7 support to ensure a smooth and comfortable experience throughout their treatment journey.

• Liv Hospital has 320 doctors offering services across 50 departments.
• The hospital includes more than 65 therapeutic and surgical departments for both adults and children.
• At Liv Hospital, Istanbul, the major specialities include Aesthetics (non-surgical), Bariatric Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Cosmetic Surgery, Dental Care, Dermatology, Endocrinology, ENT, Fertility Treatment, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Hair Transplant, Imaging, Medical Check-ups, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Ob-Gyn, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation, and Urology.
• It is the only specialised Spine Centre in Turkey, offering comprehensive spine health care with a collaborative approach for optimal outcomes.
• The facility includes a specialised paediatric clinic partnered with Boston Children's Hospital, USA, which provides high-quality care for children.
• Innovative technology, including robotic surgeries, is used for various procedures, such as bone marrow, kidney, and liver transplants, as well as orthopaedic, plastic, and bariatric surgeries.
• The Robotic Surgery Center, recognised as a Center of Excellence by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), is noted for its exceptional quality, safety, outcomes, and care.
• The hospital boasts a success rate where patients lose 71% of their excess weight within a year.
• High IVF success rates of 60%, among the world's best, are achieved at the facility.
• The hair transplant unit utilises FUE and DHI techniques to treat hair loss effectively.
• Specialised treatments include Box Technique, Zygomatic Implants, IVF Center, Hair Transplant Clinic, Check-Up Center, Stem Cell Center, Emergency Department, Diabetes Polyclinic, and Pediatric ENT Clinic.
• The facility provides HIFU, the latest and innovative non-surgical treatment for prostate cancer.
• Bladder replacement with an artificial bladder is available after cystectomy due to malignant tumours.
• The Bone Marrow Transplant Center has conducted over 1,000 transplant procedures led by experienced and renowned doctors and specialists.
• In 2016, 256 neurosurgery operations were performed, achieving a survival rate of 91%, compared to Turkey's average of 81%.
• The Brain and Neuro Surgery Department specialists offer a full range of contemporary neurosurgical practices, including functional neurosurgery, brain and spinal surgeries, and paediatric surgeries (e.g., hydrocephalus craniosynostosis).
• Orthopedists have performed 2,340 operations, using advanced techniques like MakoPlasty to replace knee endoprosthesis without injuring muscles or tendons.
• The traumatology unit collaborates with AOSpine, a European organisation, and specialises in MakoPlasty for knee endoprosthesis replacement.
• The facility boasts the best survival rates in the country for complex neurosurgical interventions and surgeries on the heart and abdominal organs.
• Advanced treatments include deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease, cutting-edge robotic surgery for minimally invasive procedures, regenerative medicine, and stem cell therapy.
• Eye brachytherapy is used to treat eye tumours.
• Collaborations with renowned universities and research hospitals both within Turkey and abroad enable personalised diagnosis and treatment options.
• Cardiac surgery survival rates are 96% at the facility, compared to the national average of 89%, with nearly 3,228 operations performed.
• Gastrointestinal tract surgeries have a survival rate of 94%, with the facility conducting nearly 2,502 operations annually, above the national average of 89%.

• Liv Hospital spans over 27 thousand square metres, houses 154 beds, and offers world-class medical infrastructure and technology.
• It is one of the few hospitals equipped with innovative medical technologies, such as the Da Vinci robot-assisted surgery systems, MAKOplasty for knee replacement, YAG Laser for vascular surgery, virtual angiography for cardiac diagnostics, TrueBeam STx, IORT (Intraoperative Radiotherapy), and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy.
• Cancer cases are evaluated based on a 360-degree multidisciplinary approach by specialists in a range of disciplines.
• The Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Department includes PET/CT and PEM, with one PEM device in Europe available only at Liv Hospital in Turkey.
• The neurosurgery department undertakes all types of paediatric and adult neurologic surgery, conducting spinal cord and brain surgery in synchronicity with intraoperative ICG angiography.
• Advanced medical technology includes Truebeam STx, DaVinci Robotic “TrueBeam” radiotherapy apparatus, Renaissance, and Tele-Medicine, allowing for individualised comprehensive treatments for cancer.
• Diagnostic studies include genetic diagnostics, angiography, biopsy (including endomyocardial and CT-guided biopsies), all types of laboratory diagnostics (including tumour markers), cardiotocography (CTG), prenatal diagnostics, fibrogastroduodenoscopy, all kinds of ECG (with exercise, Holter monitoring), colposcopy, hysteroscopy, mammography, colonoscopy, CT (including CT of the heart), all types of X-ray examination, MRI, PET (including PET-CT and positron emission mammography), ventriculography, ultrasound (including 4D sonography), ECHO-KG (including transthoracic, transesophageal, foetal, and dobutamine stress echocardiography), and scintigraphy.
• The Liv Hospital, Istanbul, is the 30th hospital worldwide to use the MR Linac Unity Electa for radiation therapy of cancer tumours. It combines a linear accelerator with a powerful 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner, which visualises tumours better than CT without additional radiation load.
• It has 8 operating beds available for medical procedures and offers advanced cancer treatment techniques, such as Immunotherapy, Nuclear Medicine, and Robotic Surgery.
• An AI-powered chemotherapy planning system is employed for optimised treatment.
• Gallium-68 and Lutetium procedures are used for advanced cancer diagnoses.
• Nanoknife (IRE) is used for scar-free treatment of early-stage prostate cancer, while 4D Prostate Brachytherapy delivers precise radiation using real-time imaging.
• It actively uses an innovative approach to planning radiotherapy, selecting the most optimal dose of Acuros XB radiation.

Airport (Istanbul Airport (IST)):

• Distance: 34 Km
• Duration: 30-45 mins by car

Metro (Levent Metro Station (M2 Line)):

• Distance: 1 Km
• Duration: 10-15 mins by walking

Railway Station (Sirkeci Train Station):

• Distance: 12 Km
• Duration: 20-30 mins by car