In Turkey, specialists use MRgFUS to treat essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson's disease. It non-invasively targets brain circuits. The technology also treats uterine fibroids, prostate tissue ablation, and pain from bone metastases. Leading Istanbul centres like PARMER provide this incisionless treatment as an outpatient procedure.
- Neurological tremors: It disrupts overactive brain circuits to stop disabling hand or head shaking.
- Uterine fibroids: It shrinks non-cancerous growths using thermal ablation without needing open surgery.
- Oncological care: It destroys prostate cells or provides palliative relief for painful bone metastases.
- Patient eligibility: Best suited for medication-refractory tremors rather than general Parkinson's symptoms.
Bookimed Expert Insight: MRgFUS costs from $10,000 to $15,000, saving up to 81% versus Australia. It is strictly an outpatient procedure. Specialist centres like PARMER serve many Australian patients and include airport transfers. However, they do not include accommodation in the standard A$27,600 packages.
Patient Consensus: Patients find the MR-guided ultrasound thalamotomy effective. It reduces disabling hand tremors during a single session. They appreciate that the non-invasive approach targets the thalamus without any incisions. No hospital stays are needed in Turkey.