In stomach cancer, the outcome depends directly on accurate staging and the right treatment sequence: for locally advanced tumours, chemotherapy given before surgery significantly improves the prognosis. At Anadolu, every case is discussed by a tumour board bringing together a surgeon, an oncologist, a radiologist and a pathologist.
The hospital performs the full range of procedures — from endoscopic removal of early tumours to extended gastrectomies with D2 lymphadenectomy, including HIPEC in cases of peritoneal spread.
Treatment methods at Anadolu
Stomach surgery
Subtotal or total gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy — the standard that provides the best oncological control. In eligible patients, the operation is performed laparoscopically or robotically.
Perioperative chemotherapy
For locally advanced tumours, chemotherapy is given before and after surgery (FLOT protocol) — this shrinks the tumour and destroys micrometastases.
HIPEC — hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy
When the peritoneum is affected, after the visible deposits have been removed, the abdominal cavity is washed with a heated cytotoxic solution — a technique available at only a small number of centres.
Targeted therapy and immunotherapy
In HER2-positive tumours, targeted drugs are used; for certain molecular profiles (MSI-H, PD-L1) — immunotherapy.
Endoscopic techniques
Early tumours confined to the mucosa can be removed endoscopically (ESD), without conventional surgery.
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
Kemal Raşa
Dr., Master Surgeon, FACS, FACP, Surgeon
General Surgery
Yeşim Yıldırım
Professor of Medical Oncology
Medical Oncology
Şeref Kömürcü
Professor of Medical Oncology
Medical OncologyHow 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 — stomach cancer
Does the whole stomach always have to be removed?
No — for tumours of the lower part of the stomach, a subtotal resection preserving part of the organ is usually sufficient. The decision is made by the surgeon according to the location and extent of the tumour.
What is HIPEC and who is it for?
HIPEC involves washing the abdominal cavity with a heated chemotherapy solution after the peritoneal deposits have been removed. It is used when peritoneal involvement is limited, following assessment by the tumour board.
How do you live without a stomach?
After a total gastrectomy, a reservoir is created from the small intestine. By gradually adapting their diet, patients return to a normal life; the hospital provides a detailed nutrition plan.
How long does treatment take?
The surgical phase requires 10 to 14 days in Turkey. Perioperative chemotherapy can partly be given where you live in line with the hospital’s protocol.
How can I get a second opinion?
Send your gastroscopy report with the histology and your CT result via the form or WhatsApp — the specialist’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.