In kidney cancer, the modern standard is to preserve the organ: for most tumours up to 7 cm, only the tumour needs to be removed rather than the whole kidney. At Anadolu’s Urologic Oncology Centre, these operations are performed with the Da Vinci robot — with minimal ischaemia time and maximum preservation of kidney function.
In advanced disease, the hospital uses modern combinations of immunotherapy and targeted drugs, and each patient’s plan is drawn up by a multidisciplinary tumour board.
Treatment methods at Anadolu
Robotic partial nephrectomy
Removal of the tumour while preserving the kidney using the Da Vinci robot: precise separation of the tumour, suturing under magnification and short ischaemia — kidney function is preserved.
Radical nephrectomy
For large or centrally located tumours, the whole kidney is removed — laparoscopically or robotically, through small incisions.
Ablation (cryotherapy / RFA)
For small tumours and patients at high surgical risk, the tumour can be destroyed with cold or heat using a needle, under CT guidance.
Immunotherapy and targeted therapy
In metastatic disease, combinations of checkpoint inhibitors and TKI drugs are used in line with international guidelines, and the response to treatment is monitored with PET/CT scans.
Radiosurgery for metastases
Isolated metastases (lung, bone, brain) are treated with CyberKnife radiosurgery — without an operation.
Why international patients choose Anadolu
- Affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine — shared clinical protocols with one of the largest medical centres in the United States.
- JCI, ESMO and OECI accreditations — internationally recognised quality and patient safety.
- Multidisciplinary tumour boards — your treatment plan is decided not by a single doctor but by a team of specialists.
- Support in English — a coordinator and an interpreter at every step, from your first enquiry to discharge.
- A transparent cost estimate before you travel — you know the estimated cost of treatment in advance.
- Practical assistance — our team assists with travel and, where needed, visa formalities.
Specialist doctors
İlker Tinay
Urologic Oncology
Elnur Allahverdiyev
Specialist physician
Urology
N. Yalçın İlker
Professor of Urology
UrologyHow to start your treatment
Send your records
Reports, scans and test results — via the form, by email or WhatsApp.
The doctor’s opinion
A specialist will review your case free of charge within 48 hours.
Plan and cost estimate
You will receive the treatment plan and its estimated cost — before you travel.
Arrival and treatment
Transfers, accommodation and an interpreter — everything is arranged by the hospital.
Frequently asked questions — kidney cancer
Is it possible to keep the kidney?
For T1 tumours (up to 7 cm) — yes, in most cases. The robotic technique makes it possible to preserve the organ even for tumours in difficult locations; the decision is made by the urologist after reviewing the imaging.
Is a biopsy mandatory?
When the appearance on CT/MRI is typical, a biopsy before surgery is generally not needed. It may be performed for small tumours or before ablation, to confirm the diagnosis.
How long is recovery?
After a robotic operation, the hospital stay is 2 to 4 days, and a return to usual activities takes 2 to 3 weeks.
What if there are metastases?
Modern immunotherapy and targeted drugs significantly prolong survival in metastatic kidney cancer; they are combined with surgery and radiosurgery of isolated lesions.
How can I get a second opinion?
Send your CT/MRI images and test results via the form or WhatsApp — the urologist’s response reaches you within 48 hours, free of charge.
Request a treatment plan and cost estimate
Free: a specialist will review your records within 48 hours.