Prostate cancer treatment at Emsey Hospital

Emsey Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey provides comprehensive prostate cancer care. The clinic handles everything from diagnostics to robotic surgery. Diagnostic tests may cost around $80-400, with chemotherapy around $1,500-5,000. Surgical packages like robotic prostatectomy are around $22,000. The hospital is JCI-accredited and performs procedures using advanced on-site technology like the Da Vinci robotic system.

Patients receive a full diagnostic workup. The process includes a specialist consultation and various imaging tests.

• PSA and Tumor Marker Blood Tests screen for cancer indicators.
• MRI (3 Tesla) and CT scans create detailed images of the prostate.
• Ga-68 PSMA PET-CT is a highly sensitive scan for detecting cancer spread.
• Prostate biopsy with histopathology confirms the diagnosis and analyzes the cancer cells.

Available Treatment Options

The clinic offers several treatment paths based on the cancer stage. Dr. Serhat SÜZAN, a Urological surgeon specializing in uro-oncology, is part of the care team.

Chemotherapy uses drugs to destroy cancer cells throughout the body. It is typically an outpatient procedure. The cost for chemotherapy is typically $1,500–5,000. This includes medications and nursing care.

Actinium therapy is a targeted form of radiation. A radioactive substance is injected to attack prostate cancer cells. Treatment involves a 3-day hospital stay. Packages may cost around $11,000–17,000 and include hotel stays for a companion.

Surgical Procedures

Surgery is often recommended to remove the prostate gland. Emsey offers two minimally invasive techniques.

Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy is performed through small keyhole incisions. It allows for complete gland removal with minimal scarring. Patients typically stay in the hospital for 7 days. The package price may range from $10,500 to $16,000. It includes pre-operative PSMA PET-CT imaging and a post-discharge hotel stay.

Robotic Radical Prostatectomy uses the Da Vinci robotic system. This enhances the surgeon's precision and can help spare critical nerves. The hospital stay is also around 7 days. The all-inclusive package for this procedure is around $22,000. These surgical packages cover surgeon fees, the hospital stay, airport transfers, and interpreter services.

Emsey Hospital supports international patients with dedicated services. Its accreditations ensure high standards of care. Discussing these options with a specialist can help determine the most suitable treatment plan.