Samsung Medical Center
A prostatectomy in the Republic of Korea typically costs between $16,500 and $31,500. The total price depends on the surgical technique, hospital tier, and case complexity. Patients save approximately 45% compared to the US, where the average cost is $30,000. International packages in Seoul often include consultations, pre-operative labs, anesthesia, and a 1–3 day hospital stay.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Korea offers elite robotic surgery expertise at a fraction of Western costs. Korea University Anam Hospital performed Asia's first robotic bladder replacement. This illustrates the high technical proficiency available in Seoul. Severance Hospital holds JCI accreditation and provides transparent pricing around $14,000 to $27,000. Choosing a center with high robotic volumes typically ensures better outcomes. Many top-tier hospitals include advanced digital systems for more precise surgical planning.
Why do patients choose the Republic of Korea for prostatectomy?
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Dr. Won Sik Ham specializes in urology and oncology at Severance Hospital, bringing focused expertise to prostatectomy cases.
Asia's first to succeed in robotic bladder replacement and pelvic lymphadenectomy – Dr. Kang leads robotic surgery at Korea University Anam Hospital.
The doctor is a urologist and oncosurgeon with a specialization in laparoscopic and robotic surgeries. With extensive experience in minimally invasive techniques, the doctor focuses on improving patient outcomes through advanced surgical methods.
The doctor is a urologist specializing in urological surgery. They completed their medical education at Seoul National University and earned a Doctorate from the Faculty of Medicine at Catholic University.
Professionally, the doctor has held positions including Visiting Professor at Emory University and Assistant Professor at St. Mary's Hospital in Seoul. They served as the Head of the Urology Department at Samsung Clinic from 2010 to 2014 and have been practicing at the Samsung Medical Center since 1998.
Written by Anna Leonova
When considering Prostatectomy, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:
This minimally invasive procedure uses robotic technology to remove the prostate gland, primarily for prostate cancer treatment.
This prostate surgery involves removing parts of the prostate gland to treat urinary problems due to an enlarged prostate.
It is a minimally invasive procedure for removing the prostate gland, often used in prostate cancer treatment.
Prostatectomy in Korea maintains a 95% cancer control rate with 5-year survival reaching nearly 100% for localized cases. Advanced robotic centers achieve 90% urinary continence within 6 months. High-volume hospitals report success rates exceeding 98% for cancer-specific survival in early-stage patients.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Surgeon volume is the most critical factor for potency and continence outcomes in Seoul. Korea University Anam Hospital performed Asia's first robotic bladder replacement, showcasing the extreme technical proficiency found in top-tier Korean robotic centers. Choosing a facility that treats over 1,000 outpatients daily ensures you benefit from refined, high-repetition surgical protocols.
Patient Consensus: Patients report high satisfaction with robotic techniques, noting that meticulous care leads to faster continence recovery compared to Western averages. Most emphasize the importance of early medication use for potency restoration.