PlacidWay and Bursa-based Turan Turan Health Group deepen cooperation to attract international patients seeking robotic spine and joint procedures
Turkey's position in international medical tourism is expanding into highly specialized orthopedic care. Medical tourism platform PlacidWay and Turan Turan Health Group have announced an expanded collaboration designed to connect patients from international markets with robotic orthopedic and spine surgery in Bursa. The partnership targets patients from regions including the CIS, Middle East, North America, the United Kingdom and Africa.
At the center of the cooperation is Turan Turan's use of robotic systems for complex orthopedic procedures. The hospital combines surgical technology with diagnostic assessment, individualized treatment planning and rehabilitation, positioning the entire treatment process rather than the surgical procedure alone as part of its international patient offering.
Robotic technology for complex spine surgery
Turan Turan's programs include robot-assisted joint procedures as well as robotic applications in spine surgery. The spine department treats conditions including scoliosis and other spinal deformities, degenerative disorders, spinal stenosis, fractures and complex conditions requiring specialized surgical planning.
Among the technologies used is the MAZOR X robotic guidance system. Combining imaging, computer-assisted planning and robotic guidance, the technology is designed to assist surgeons with navigation and precision during complex spinal procedures and allows treatment strategies to be adapted to individual patients.
Dr. Kayhan Turan, founder and director of Turan Turan Health Group, said advanced orthopedic treatment required experienced surgeons, precise technology and a detailed understanding of each patient's individual condition. He described robotic orthopedic surgery as an important development in complex procedures, emphasizing that the objective was not simply to deploy technology but to combine robotic systems with surgical expertise and personalized treatment strategies.
From joint replacement to orthopedic oncology
The range of services extends considerably beyond robotic spine surgery. Turan Turan provides joint reconstruction and replacement, sports medicine, pediatric orthopedics, cartilage restoration, orthopedic oncology and complex reconstructive procedures. Its portfolio also includes orthobiologics, diagnostic imaging, physical medicine, physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
Specialized procedures such as limb-lengthening surgery are also offered. This broad spectrum is particularly relevant for medical travelers with complex musculoskeletal conditions who may require several stages of diagnosis, surgery and rehabilitation during their stay in Turkey.
Kayhan Turan said the group's investment in robotic orthopedic and spine surgery reflected its aim of providing international patients with access to modern treatment approaches while keeping clinical decision-making and patient safety at the center of care.
International patients receive support throughout treatment
The expanded cooperation also addresses one of the logistical challenges of medical tourism. International patients need to transfer medical records, communicate with specialists and understand proposed treatment pathways before deciding whether to travel.
Turan Turan's international patient services are designed to support this process from initial evaluation through treatment and recovery. General Manager Aytaç Kurt said patients traveling abroad for orthopedic treatment were looking for more than an individual procedure. Expertise, technological capabilities and confidence in the complete treatment journey were also important factors in their decisions.
The center therefore provides assistance with communication between patients and medical teams, transmission of medical documentation and preparation for treatment in Turkey.
PlacidWay connects Bursa with global patient markets
PlacidWay's role is to connect prospective patients internationally with specialized healthcare providers. The expanded partnership gives Turan Turan an additional channel for reaching patients considering treatment abroad for complicated orthopedic and spinal conditions.
Pramod Goel, founder and CEO of PlacidWay, said medical travel was increasingly about connecting patients with specialist expertise, advanced technology and healthcare teams capable of handling complex conditions rather than simply selecting a destination.
The cooperation illustrates a broader development in Turkey's medical tourism sector. Alongside treatments traditionally associated with international patient travel, highly specialized procedures requiring advanced technology and lengthy rehabilitation are becoming part of the country's international healthcare offering.
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