{"meta":{"humanUrl":"https://us-uk.bookimed.com/clinics/country=republic-of-korea/procedure=radical-prostatectomy-via-da-vinci-robotic-surgery/","canonicalUrl":"https://us-uk.bookimed.com/clinics/country=republic-of-korea/procedure=radical-prostatectomy-via-da-vinci-robotic-surgery/","jsonUrl":"https://us-uk.bookimed.com/clinics/country=republic-of-korea/procedure=radical-prostatectomy-via-da-vinci-robotic-surgery/data.json","title":"Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy in Republic of Korea 2026: Cost, Clinics & Reviews","description":"Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy in Republic of Korea costs from $17,000. Compare 7 , verified reviews. Get your free quote!","heading":"Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy in Republic of Korea — get 3 personalized clinic matches","locale":"en","schemaVersion":"ClinicListingPageDataV1","snapshotId":"5c5733c9-33693991","contentVersion":"5c5733c9","generatedAt":"2026-11-13T11:43:32.107Z"},"filters":{"country":"republic-of-korea","procedure":"radical-prostatectomy-via-da-vinci-robotic-surgery","page":1},"pagination":{"page":1,"totalCount":7,"totalPages":1},"breadcrumbs":[{"name":"Home","url":"/"},{"name":"Clinics","url":"/clinics/"},{"name":"Republic of Korea","url":"/clinics/country=republic-of-korea/"},{"name":"Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy","url":"/clinics/country=republic-of-korea/procedure=radical-prostatectomy-via-da-vinci-robotic-surgery/"}],"entities":[{"name":"Republic of Korea","alias":"republic-of-korea","type":"country","id":36},{"name":"Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy","alias":"radical-prostatectomy-via-da-vinci-robotic-surgery","type":"procedure","id":253}],"clinics":{"clinics":[{"text":"

NAEUN HOSPITAL is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Incheon, Republic of Korea, a 40-minute drive from Incheon International Airport. The hospital specializes in urology, mammology, medical check-ups and stem cell therapy, offering treatments such as herniated disc surgery, breast tumor removal, treatment of uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts, and kidney stone removal. It also operates three health screening centers located in different districts of the city.

NAEUN HOSPITAL serves both adults and children, treating 500,000 patients every year. Patients visit the clinic most often from Asia, the USA, Canada, Australia and Russian-speaking countries.

","text_type":"short_description","best_texts":{"why_its_ranked":"Dedicated Robotic Surgery Center for precision robotic prostatectomy, plus a specialized Prostate Center. KOIHA-accredited for international quality standards."},"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"1"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}],"procedure_prices":[{"prices":{"price_from":17000,"price_to":20000,"currency":"USD","id":57222},"operation":{"id":253,"name":"Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy","alias":"radical-prostatectomy-via-da-vinci-robotic-surgery"}},{"prices":{"price_from":2400,"price_to":2400,"currency":"USD","id":57172},"diagnostic":{"id":421,"name":"Premium Check up","alias":"premium-check-up"}},{"prices":{"price_from":150,"price_to":300,"currency":"USD","id":57167},"diagnostic":{"id":96,"name":"CT (computer tomography)","alias":"ct"}}],"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":8215,"alias":"naeun-hospital","name":"NAEUN HOSPITAL","short_description":"

NAEUN HOSPITAL is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Incheon, Republic of Korea, a 40-minute drive from Incheon International Airport. The hospital specializes in urology, mammology, medical check-ups and stem cell therapy, offering treatments such as herniated disc surgery, breast tumor removal, treatment of uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts, and kidney stone removal. It also operates three health screening centers located in different districts of the city.

NAEUN HOSPITAL serves both adults and children, treating 500,000 patients every year. Patients visit the clinic most often from Asia, the USA, Canada, Australia and Russian-speaking countries.

","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/6a4710f450483","title":"Patients in gowns at NAEUN HOSPITAL corridor, modern medical facility"},{"base_url":"clinic/6a471214eb5ca","title":"NAEUN HOSPITAL modern clinic building exterior in South Korea"},{"base_url":"clinic/6a4f5105939fa","title":"Robotic surgery with Da Vinci system at NAEUN HOSPITAL operating room"},{"base_url":"clinic/6a4f5138ed511","title":"Doctor consulting patient with MRI scans at NAEUN HOSPITAL, South Korea"}],"flags":[{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true},{"name":"is_hide","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Republic of Korea","id":36,"alias":"republic-of-korea","iso_code":"KR"},"city":{"name":"Incheon","id":327,"alias":"incheon"},"address":"22-2 Inhyeon-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea"},"rating":{"rating":5,"google":3.4,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":98},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":1,"doctors_number":90,"year_foundation":1994},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/69eb43f63d69e1.58134970.jpeg","name":"Advanced Regenerative Medicine Implementation Institution (Ministry of Health and Welfare, Republic of Korea)","country_code":"KR"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5df76f5a0c887.jpeg","name":"Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation","country_code":"KR"}],"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"1"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}]}},{"text":"

Samsung Medical Center offers Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy using state-of-the-art equipment, with procedures typically costing around $88,000–$100,900. Dr. Seong Il Seo, a urologist trained at Seoul National University and Emory University, serves as Head of Urology at Samsung Clinic and has extensive experience in urological surgery.

","text_type":"mt_wow_description","best_texts":{"good_fit_for":"High-volume hospital with on-site da Vinci system","why_its_ranked":"Samsung Medical Center's Comprehensive Cancer Center, the largest in Asia, provides robotic prostatectomy care."},"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}],"procedure_prices":[{"prices":{"price_from":813.3062487827801,"price_to":813.3062487827801,"currency":"USD","id":9438},"diagnostic":{"id":417,"name":"Male Check-up","alias":"check-up-for-men"}},{"prices":{"price_from":600,"price_to":950,"currency":"USD","id":14151},"diagnostic":{"id":6,"name":"MRI of one area","alias":"mri-one-department"}}],"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":262,"alias":"samsung-medical-center","name":"Samsung Medical Center","short_description":"

Samsung Medical Center is a multidisciplinary hospital in Seoul with “hospital of presidential standards” status. Its top specialties are oncology, cardiology, vascular care, stroke, and organ transplantation. The hospital holds a partnership with the Mayo Clinic and earned Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals recognition.

","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/5c87c575c04f2","title":"Samsung Medical Center modern clinic building in Seoul, South Korea"},{"base_url":"clinic/5b51a282dd084","title":"Samsung Medical Center exterior view in Seoul, modern hospital buildings"},{"base_url":"clinic/5b51a28378e14","title":"Reception area at Samsung Medical Center International Health Services, Seoul"},{"base_url":"clinic/5b51a2805bea6","title":"Patient lounge at Samsung Medical Center, Seoul with comfortable seating and dining area"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Republic of Korea","id":36,"alias":"republic-of-korea","iso_code":"KR"},"city":{"name":"Seoul","id":328,"alias":"seoul"},"address":"81 Irwon-ro, Irwon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea"},"rating":{"rating":4.5,"google":3.9,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":88},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":25,"doctors_number":1400,"year_foundation":1994},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5db982e01da4b.jpeg","name":"International Organization for Standardization","country_code":"CH"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5df76f5a0c887.jpeg","name":"Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation","country_code":"KR"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/609cdeda74941.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/60d499a36ac19.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/636103a731801.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/6360fa074cde8.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"}],"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}]}},{"text":"

Myongji Hospital is a multidisciplinary general hospital located in Goyang, South Korea, approximately 30 minutes from Seoul. The hospital provides medical services across a wide range of specialties, including cardiology and cardiac surgery, oncology, orthopedics, organ transplantation, urology, liver diseases, women's health, robotic surgery, hair transplantation, and health check-ups.

The hospital treats about 600,000 patients a year. It also operates an International Healthcare Center that assists overseas patients with appointment coordination, interpretation, medical consultations, treatment support, and follow-up care.

","text_type":"short_description","best_texts":{"techniques":"Robotic prostatectomy with da Vinci Xi","good_fit_for":"Nerve-sparing robotic prostatectomy","why_its_ranked":"Uses da Vinci Xi for precise, nerve-sparing prostatectomy. Dedicated Prostate Cancer Center within a multi-specialty hospital ensures focused, comprehensive care."},"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"1"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}],"procedure_prices":[{"prices":{"price_from":748.2118204073414,"price_to":1197.1389126517463,"currency":"USD","id":58382},"diagnostic":{"id":6,"name":"MRI of one area","alias":"mri-one-department"}},{"prices":{"price_from":3890.7014661181756,"price_to":4115.165012240378,"currency":"USD","id":58327},"diagnostic":{"id":421,"name":"Premium Check up","alias":"premium-check-up"}}],"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":8459,"alias":"myongji-hospital","name":"Myongji Hospital","short_description":"

Myongji Hospital is a multidisciplinary general hospital located in Goyang, South Korea, approximately 30 minutes from Seoul. The hospital provides medical services across a wide range of specialties, including cardiology and cardiac surgery, oncology, orthopedics, organ transplantation, urology, liver diseases, women's health, robotic surgery, hair transplantation, and health check-ups.

The hospital treats about 600,000 patients a year. It also operates an International Healthcare Center that assists overseas patients with appointment coordination, interpretation, medical consultations, treatment support, and follow-up care.

","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/6a9a68e183494","title":"Myongji Hospital main building exterior in Goyang, South Korea"},{"base_url":"clinic/6a90e5460a893","title":"Doctor consulting patient in private room at Myongji Hospital, South Korea"},{"base_url":"clinic/6a90e57411ae5","title":"CT scan room at Myongji Hospital with modern imaging equipment and staff"},{"base_url":"clinic/6a90e57fafde9","title":"Surgical team performing operation at Myongji Hospital operating room"}],"flags":[{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true},{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"is_parsed_from_docs","value":true},{"name":"is_created_by_parser","value":true}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Republic of Korea","id":36,"alias":"republic-of-korea","iso_code":"KR"},"city":{"name":"Goyang","id":432,"alias":"goyang"},"address":"55 Hwasu-ro 14beon-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do"},"rating":{"rating":3.6,"google":3.6,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":280,"year_foundation":1987},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/69eb43f63d69e1.58134970.jpeg","name":"Advanced Regenerative Medicine Implementation Institution (Ministry of Health and Welfare, Republic of Korea)","country_code":"KR"}],"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"1"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}]}},{"text":"

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital performs Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy using the BESTcare system for enhanced safety and precision. The procedure typically costs around $24,000–$27,000. The hospital treats over 1.5 million patients annually and specializes in oncology and abdominal surgery.

","text_type":"mt_wow_description","agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}],"procedure_prices":[{"prices":{"price_from":18000,"price_to":27000,"currency":"USD","id":14550},"operation":{"id":253,"name":"Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy","alias":"radical-prostatectomy-via-da-vinci-robotic-surgery"}},{"prices":{"price_from":400,"price_to":900,"currency":"USD","id":14540},"diagnostic":{"id":9,"name":"Colonoscopy","alias":"colonoscopy"}},{"prices":{"price_from":1100,"price_to":1800,"currency":"USD","id":14538},"diagnostic":{"id":1,"name":"PET/CT","alias":"pet-ct"}}],"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":408,"alias":"seoul-national-university-bundang-hospital","name":"Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)","short_description":"

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital is South Korea's first digital hospital. It treats 1.5 million patients annually with the BESTcare safety system. Core specialties include general surgery, oncology, orthopedics, and cardiovascular care.

","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/5b9bc4235e081","title":"Seoul National University Bundang Hospital exterior surrounded by greenery in South Korea"},{"base_url":"clinic/5b9bc41ee99c5","title":"Seoul National University Bundang Hospital exterior surrounded by forested hills"},{"base_url":"clinic/5b9bc417e8a3d","title":"Entrance to Health Promotion Center at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital"},{"base_url":"clinic/5b9bc41b4594c","title":"Advanced operating room at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital with surgical team"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Republic of Korea","id":36,"alias":"republic-of-korea","iso_code":"KR"},"city":{"name":"Seoul","id":328,"alias":"seoul"},"address":"Gyeonggi-do, Seongnam-si, Bundang-gu, Jeongja 3(sam)-dong, 173, ８２"},"rating":{"rating":4.9,"google":3.8,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":98},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":7,"doctors_number":732,"year_foundation":1885},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5d10bad3836ab.jpeg","name":"Global Healthcare Accreditation Program","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/609cdeda74941.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/6360fa074cde8.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"}],"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}]}},{"text":"

Asan Medical Center performs Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy with prices typically ranging from $88,000 to $100,900. The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical center in South Korea, handling 11,800 outpatients daily.

","text_type":"mt_wow_description","agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}],"procedure_prices":[{"prices":{"price_from":1200,"price_to":3000,"currency":"USD","id":15932},"diagnostic":{"id":417,"name":"Male Check-up","alias":"check-up-for-men"}},{"prices":{"price_from":2000,"price_to":8000,"currency":"USD","id":15935},"diagnostic":{"id":421,"name":"Premium Check up","alias":"premium-check-up"}}],"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":413,"alias":"asan-medical-center","name":"Asan Medical Center","short_description":"

Asan Medical Center is South Korea's largest multidisciplinary hospital, recognized by Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals list. It leads in organ transplant, oncology, cardiology, and cardiac surgery. ISO-certified and KOIHA-accredited, it has Korea's highest number of organ transplants per KONOS data.

","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/5c88d1d96c6ba","title":"Asan Medical Center modern clinic building in Seoul, South Korea"},{"base_url":"clinic/5bace33ecd0e3","title":"Asan Medical Center exterior, modern hospital buildings in Seoul, South Korea"},{"base_url":"clinic/5bace33d4444b","title":"Asan Medical Center exterior view in Seoul, large hospital complex by river"},{"base_url":"clinic/5bace34036eec","title":"Asan Medical Center exterior in Seoul, modern hospital building with city view"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Republic of Korea","id":36,"alias":"republic-of-korea","iso_code":"KR"},"city":{"name":"Seoul","id":328,"alias":"seoul"},"address":"88, OLYMPIC-RO 43-GIL, SONGPA-GU, SEOUL 05505, KOREA"},"rating":{"rating":4.5,"google":4,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":85},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":7,"doctors_number":0,"year_foundation":1989},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5db982e01da4b.jpeg","name":"International Organization for Standardization","country_code":"CH"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5df76f5a0c887.jpeg","name":"Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation","country_code":"KR"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5e5e5c99ba5be.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2020 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/609cdeda74941.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/60d499a36ac19.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/636103a731801.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/6360fa074cde8.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"}],"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}]}},{"text":"

Severance Hospital's robotic urology team performs da Vinci prostatectomy at this JCI-accredited university hospital. The procedure typically costs around $24,000–$27,000. Prof. Koon Ho Rha specializes in laparoscopic and robotic surgeries with expertise in prostate cancer treatment.

","text_type":"mt_wow_description","agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}],"procedure_prices":[{"prices":{"price_from":18000,"price_to":25000,"currency":"USD","id":8817},"operation":{"id":253,"name":"Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy","alias":"radical-prostatectomy-via-da-vinci-robotic-surgery"}},{"prices":{"price_from":80,"price_to":150,"currency":"USD","id":12512},"diagnostic":{"id":102,"name":"Consultation with an oncologist","alias":"consultation-of-oncologist"}},{"prices":{"price_from":50,"price_to":100,"currency":"USD","id":15375},"diagnostic":{"id":48,"name":"Consultation with a urologist","alias":"urologist-consultation"}}],"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":254,"alias":"severance-hospital","name":"Severance Hospital","short_description":"

Severance Hospital is a JCI-accredited multidisciplinary hospital affiliated with Yonsei University in Seoul. It specializes in radiosurgery, robotic surgery, cardiac surgery, and oncology.

","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/5c87c45fdccfd","title":"Severance Hospital modern exterior in Seoul, South Korea"},{"base_url":"clinic/5c78062f6b831","title":"Severance Hospital exterior in Seoul with cherry blossoms in spring"},{"base_url":"clinic/5c7805f7a5886","title":"Severance Hospital modern glass facade in Seoul, South Korea"},{"base_url":"clinic/5c7805f75fac1","title":"Reception and waiting area at Severance Hospital, modern medical facility in Korea"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Republic of Korea","id":36,"alias":"republic-of-korea","iso_code":"KR"},"city":{"name":"Seoul","id":328,"alias":"seoul"},"address":"50-1 Yonsei-ro, Sinchon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea"},"rating":{"rating":4.5,"google":3.7,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":83},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":43,"doctors_number":2000,"year_foundation":1885},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5cfa0ad8c533a.jpeg","name":"Joint Commission International ","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5df76f5a0c887.jpeg","name":"Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation","country_code":"KR"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/609cdeda74941.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/60d499a36ac19.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/636103a731801.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/6360fa074cde8.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"}],"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}]}},{"text":"

Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) is South Korea's leading facility for robotic da Vinci prostatectomy, with the highest national success rates. The procedure typically runs $23,100–$28,000. Dr. Han Byoel Lee brings expertise in precision surgery with training from Seoul National University and KAIST. The hospital operates advanced robotic systems and maintains full digital patient records since 2004.

","text_type":"mt_wow_description","agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}],"procedure_prices":[{"prices":{"price_from":20000,"price_to":30000,"currency":"USD","id":14787},"operation":{"id":253,"name":"Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy","alias":"radical-prostatectomy-via-da-vinci-robotic-surgery"}},{"prices":{"price_from":70,"price_to":120,"currency":"USD","id":14753},"diagnostic":{"id":102,"name":"Consultation with an oncologist","alias":"consultation-of-oncologist"}},{"prices":{"price_from":350,"price_to":750,"currency":"USD","id":14772},"diagnostic":{"id":455,"name":"Brain MRI","alias":"brain-mri"}}],"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":421,"alias":"seoul-national-university-hospital","name":"Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH)","short_description":"

Seoul National University Hospital is where the President of South Korea receives treatment. Fully digital since 2004, it has the highest cancer treatment stats in the country. Best known for neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery, and organ transplants.

","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/166bbef27a1f7","title":"Seoul National University Hospital exterior, modern medical facility in Seoul, South Korea"},{"base_url":"clinic/5be2f56e8c87c","title":"Seoul National University Hospital exterior view in Seoul, modern medical complex"},{"base_url":"clinic/5be2f56fbab1b","title":"International Healthcare Center entrance at Seoul National University Hospital"},{"base_url":"clinic/5be2f568c2ecb","title":"Doctor consultation at Seoul National University Hospital with chest X-ray on screen"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Republic of Korea","id":36,"alias":"republic-of-korea","iso_code":"KR"},"city":{"name":"Seoul","id":328,"alias":"seoul"},"address":"101 Daehak-ro, Ihwa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea "},"rating":{"rating":5,"google":3.9,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":98},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":1,"doctors_number":0,"year_foundation":0},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/609cdeda74941.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/60d499a36ac19.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/636103a731801.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/6360fa074cde8.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"}],"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}]}}],"meta":{"total_count":7,"total_pages":1}},"clinicsMeta":{"total_count":7,"total_pages":1},"clinicsCount":7,"clinicsCountByEntity":{"clinic_count":79},"doctors":{"doctors":[{"doctor":{"id":13180,"alias":"son-dong-wan","name":"Sohn Dong-wan","clinic_id":8215,"photo":"doctor/6a6049862cad5","first_year_working":1995,"created_at":"2026-07-06T01:53:25.880+00:00","short_description":"

Dr. Son Dong-wan specializes in urologic oncology, urinary incontinence, and sexual dysfunction. He performs laser prostate surgery. He provides robotic and laparoscopic treatment for cancers of the prostate, bladder, ureter, and kidney. He also treats ureteropelvic junction obstruction.

\n

His minimally invasive practice includes laparoscopic nephrectomy and prostatectomy. He performs cystoscopic TURBT and TURP. He offers ureteroscopic laser stone removal and percutaneous nephrolithotomy. He treats BPH, prostatitis, urinary stones, testicular cancer, stress urinary incontinence (SUI), overactive bladder (OAB), and male infertility.

","specialities":[{"id":"sur.005","name":"Urological surgeon","illness_kind_id":33}],"statistics":{}},"clinic":{"id":8215,"alias":"naeun-hospital","name":"NAEUN HOSPITAL","short_description":"

NAEUN HOSPITAL is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Incheon, Republic of Korea, a 40-minute drive from Incheon International Airport. The hospital specializes in urology, mammology, medical check-ups and stem cell therapy, offering treatments such as herniated disc surgery, breast tumor removal, treatment of uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts, and kidney stone removal. It also operates three health screening centers located in different districts of the city.

NAEUN HOSPITAL serves both adults and children, treating 500,000 patients every year. Patients visit the clinic most often from Asia, the USA, Canada, Australia and Russian-speaking countries.

","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/6a4710f450483","title":"Patients in gowns at NAEUN HOSPITAL corridor, modern medical facility"},{"base_url":"clinic/6a471214eb5ca","title":"NAEUN HOSPITAL modern clinic building exterior in South Korea"},{"base_url":"clinic/6a4f5105939fa","title":"Robotic surgery with Da Vinci system at NAEUN HOSPITAL operating room"},{"base_url":"clinic/6a4f5138ed511","title":"Doctor consulting patient with MRI scans at NAEUN HOSPITAL, South Korea"}],"flags":[{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true},{"name":"is_hide","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Republic of Korea","id":36,"alias":"republic-of-korea","iso_code":"KR"},"city":{"name":"Incheon","id":327,"alias":"incheon"},"address":"22-2 Inhyeon-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea"},"rating":{"rating":5,"google":3.4,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":98},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":1,"doctors_number":90,"year_foundation":1994},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/69eb43f63d69e1.58134970.jpeg","name":"Advanced Regenerative Medicine Implementation Institution (Ministry of Health and Welfare, Republic of Korea)","country_code":"KR"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5df76f5a0c887.jpeg","name":"Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation","country_code":"KR"}]},"procedure_prices":[{"prices":{"price_from":17000,"price_to":20000,"currency":"USD","id":57222},"operation":{"id":253,"name":"Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy","alias":"radical-prostatectomy-via-da-vinci-robotic-surgery"}}]},{"doctor":{"id":17536,"alias":"kim-hyeon-hoe","name":"Kim Hyeon Hoe","clinic_id":8459,"photo":"doctor/6a98c47f9fa6c","first_year_working":1985,"created_at":"2026-09-03T00:51:10.164+00:00","short_description":"

Professor Kim Hyun-hoe is a urologic cancer surgeon. He specializes in prostate and kidney cancer and robotic surgery. He directs Myongji Hospital’s Robotic Surgery Center and the Prostate & Kidney Cancer Center. He performed Korea’s first single-incision laparoscopy. At SNUH, he led more than 2,300 da Vinci cases over five years. He now uses the da Vinci Xi system.

\n

He holds an MD, MS, and PhD from Seoul National University. He is a former director of SNUH Robotic Surgery and the Urology/Prostate Cancer Center. He is a past president of the Korean Society of Endourology and Robotics. He is a council member of the Korean Urological Association. His awards include the WCE Best Laparoscopy/Robotic Paper and the KUA Best Paper. He has also received several national academic honors. He contributes to next‑generation da Vinci research with Seoul National University and Intuitive Surgical. This was the first such collaboration in Asia.

","specialities":[{"id":"sur.005","name":"Urological surgeon","illness_kind_id":33},{"id":"url.001","name":"Urologist","illness_kind_id":16}],"statistics":{}},"clinic":{"id":8459,"alias":"myongji-hospital","name":"Myongji Hospital","short_description":"

Myongji Hospital is a multidisciplinary general hospital located in Goyang, South Korea, approximately 30 minutes from Seoul. The hospital provides medical services across a wide range of specialties, including cardiology and cardiac surgery, oncology, orthopedics, organ transplantation, urology, liver diseases, women's health, robotic surgery, hair transplantation, and health check-ups.

The hospital treats about 600,000 patients a year. It also operates an International Healthcare Center that assists overseas patients with appointment coordination, interpretation, medical consultations, treatment support, and follow-up care.

","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/6a9a68e183494","title":"Myongji Hospital main building exterior in Goyang, South Korea"},{"base_url":"clinic/6a90e5460a893","title":"Doctor consulting patient in private room at Myongji Hospital, South Korea"},{"base_url":"clinic/6a90e57411ae5","title":"CT scan room at Myongji Hospital with modern imaging equipment and staff"},{"base_url":"clinic/6a90e57fafde9","title":"Surgical team performing operation at Myongji Hospital operating room"}],"flags":[{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true},{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"is_parsed_from_docs","value":true},{"name":"is_created_by_parser","value":true}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Republic of Korea","id":36,"alias":"republic-of-korea","iso_code":"KR"},"city":{"name":"Goyang","id":432,"alias":"goyang"},"address":"55 Hwasu-ro 14beon-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do"},"rating":{"rating":3.6,"google":3.6,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":280,"year_foundation":1987},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/69eb43f63d69e1.58134970.jpeg","name":"Advanced Regenerative Medicine Implementation Institution (Ministry of Health and Welfare, Republic of Korea)","country_code":"KR"}]}},{"doctor":{"id":13239,"alias":"lee-chunyong","name":"Lee Chunyong","clinic_id":8215,"photo":"doctor/6a4f29b0d7ce8","first_year_working":1976,"created_at":"2026-07-09T04:55:11.532+00:00","short_description":"

Dr. Lee Chunyong is a urologist with a PhD in Medicine from Hanyang University College of Medicine. His clinical focus includes kidney and urinary stones (ESWL), prostate diseases (BPH, prostate cancer, prostatitis), sexual dysfunction, vasectomy, cystitis, urinary incontinence, and voiding dysfunction.

\n

He has served as Director of Hanyang University Hospital. He was Chairman and Chief Professor of the Department of Urology at Hanyang University College of Medicine. He served as President and later Honorary President of the Korean Endourological Society. He was also a Board Member of the Société Internationale d'Urologie.

\n

His international roles include Visiting Fellow at UCLA and Visiting Professor at the University of Tübingen. He was featured twice on EBS “Best Doctors,” covering prostatic diseases and kidney and urinary stones.

","specialities":[{"id":"url.001","name":"Urologist","illness_kind_id":16}],"statistics":{}},"clinic":{"id":8215,"alias":"naeun-hospital","name":"NAEUN HOSPITAL","short_description":"

NAEUN HOSPITAL is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Incheon, Republic of Korea, a 40-minute drive from Incheon International Airport. The hospital specializes in urology, mammology, medical check-ups and stem cell therapy, offering treatments such as herniated disc surgery, breast tumor removal, treatment of uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts, and kidney stone removal. It also operates three health screening centers located in different districts of the city.

NAEUN HOSPITAL serves both adults and children, treating 500,000 patients every year. Patients visit the clinic most often from Asia, the USA, Canada, Australia and Russian-speaking countries.

","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/6a4710f450483","title":"Patients in gowns at NAEUN HOSPITAL corridor, modern medical facility"},{"base_url":"clinic/6a471214eb5ca","title":"NAEUN HOSPITAL modern clinic building exterior in South Korea"},{"base_url":"clinic/6a4f5105939fa","title":"Robotic surgery with Da Vinci system at NAEUN HOSPITAL operating room"},{"base_url":"clinic/6a4f5138ed511","title":"Doctor consulting patient with MRI scans at NAEUN HOSPITAL, South Korea"}],"flags":[{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true},{"name":"is_hide","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Republic of Korea","id":36,"alias":"republic-of-korea","iso_code":"KR"},"city":{"name":"Incheon","id":327,"alias":"incheon"},"address":"22-2 Inhyeon-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea"},"rating":{"rating":5,"google":3.4,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":98},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":1,"doctors_number":90,"year_foundation":1994},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/69eb43f63d69e1.58134970.jpeg","name":"Advanced Regenerative Medicine Implementation Institution (Ministry of Health and Welfare, Republic of Korea)","country_code":"KR"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5df76f5a0c887.jpeg","name":"Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation","country_code":"KR"}]},"procedure_prices":[{"prices":{"price_from":17000,"price_to":20000,"currency":"USD","id":57222},"operation":{"id":253,"name":"Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy","alias":"radical-prostatectomy-via-da-vinci-robotic-surgery"}}]},{"card_text":"

Prof. Hyun Moo Lee is a leading General Surgeon with over _doctor_347_years_ of experience in pediatric surgery and GI tract disorders.

","doctor":{"id":347,"alias":"hyun-moo-lee","name":"Hyun Moo Lee","clinic_id":262,"photo":"doctor/5b584a66832b4","first_year_working":0,"created_at":"2016-08-26T12:36:39.000+00:00","short_description":"

Dr. Hyun Moo Lee is a urological surgeon at Samsung Medical Center in Seoul. He focuses on oncological urology and surgical treatment for cancer. Dr. Lee performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomies and bladder removal procedures. He works at a clinic ranked among the World's Best Smart Hospitals by Newsweek.

","statistics":{"review_count":0,"review_score":0,"operations_performed_count":0,"awards_count":0},"certificates":[{"url":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/doctor/certificate/659c759b08a6d.jpeg","name":"Korean Surgical Society"},{"url":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/doctor/certificate/659c75c05209b.jpeg","name":"Asian Pacific Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association"},{"url":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/doctor/certificate/659c75c2b0593.jpeg","name":"International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association"}]},"clinic":{"id":262,"alias":"samsung-medical-center","name":"Samsung Medical Center","short_description":"

Samsung Medical Center is a multidisciplinary hospital in Seoul with “hospital of presidential standards” status. Its top specialties are oncology, cardiology, vascular care, stroke, and organ transplantation. The hospital holds a partnership with the Mayo Clinic and earned Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals recognition.

","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/5c87c575c04f2","title":"Samsung Medical Center modern clinic building in Seoul, South Korea"},{"base_url":"clinic/5b51a282dd084","title":"Samsung Medical Center exterior view in Seoul, modern hospital buildings"},{"base_url":"clinic/5b51a28378e14","title":"Reception area at Samsung Medical Center International Health Services, Seoul"},{"base_url":"clinic/5b51a2805bea6","title":"Patient lounge at Samsung Medical Center, Seoul with comfortable seating and dining area"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Republic of Korea","id":36,"alias":"republic-of-korea","iso_code":"KR"},"city":{"name":"Seoul","id":328,"alias":"seoul"},"address":"81 Irwon-ro, Irwon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea"},"rating":{"rating":4.5,"google":3.9,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":88},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":25,"doctors_number":1400,"year_foundation":1994},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5db982e01da4b.jpeg","name":"International Organization for Standardization","country_code":"CH"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5df76f5a0c887.jpeg","name":"Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation","country_code":"KR"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/609cdeda74941.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/60d499a36ac19.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/636103a731801.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/6360fa074cde8.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"}]}},{"card_text":"

Head of Samsung Department of Urology – Dr. Choi specializes in robotic prostatectomy at Samsung Medical Center.

","doctor":{"id":301,"alias":"choi-han-yong","name":"Choi Han Yong","clinic_id":262,"photo":"doctor/5acf603e8e6ad","first_year_working":0,"created_at":"2016-08-01T12:13:41.000+00:00","short_description":"

The doctor is an accomplished oncosurgeon with extensive experience in urology. As the Head of the Samsung Department of Urology, the doctor has led numerous innovative surgical procedures and contributed to significant advancements in the field. The doctor is recognized for expertise in minimally invasive techniques and has been instrumental in developing new protocols for cancer treatment. The doctor is highly regarded for a commitment to patient care and has received multiple accolades for contributions to medical research and education.

","statistics":{"review_count":0,"review_score":0,"operations_performed_count":0,"awards_count":0}},"clinic":{"id":262,"alias":"samsung-medical-center","name":"Samsung Medical Center","short_description":"

Samsung Medical Center is a multidisciplinary hospital in Seoul with “hospital of presidential standards” status. Its top specialties are oncology, cardiology, vascular care, stroke, and organ transplantation. The hospital holds a partnership with the Mayo Clinic and earned Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals recognition.

","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/5c87c575c04f2","title":"Samsung Medical Center modern clinic building in Seoul, South Korea"},{"base_url":"clinic/5b51a282dd084","title":"Samsung Medical Center exterior view in Seoul, modern hospital buildings"},{"base_url":"clinic/5b51a28378e14","title":"Reception area at Samsung Medical Center International Health Services, Seoul"},{"base_url":"clinic/5b51a2805bea6","title":"Patient lounge at Samsung Medical Center, Seoul with comfortable seating and dining area"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Republic of Korea","id":36,"alias":"republic-of-korea","iso_code":"KR"},"city":{"name":"Seoul","id":328,"alias":"seoul"},"address":"81 Irwon-ro, Irwon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea"},"rating":{"rating":4.5,"google":3.9,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":88},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":25,"doctors_number":1400,"year_foundation":1994},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5db982e01da4b.jpeg","name":"International Organization for Standardization","country_code":"CH"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5df76f5a0c887.jpeg","name":"Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation","country_code":"KR"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/609cdeda74941.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/60d499a36ac19.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/636103a731801.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/6360fa074cde8.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"}]}},{"card_text":"

Dr. Ham specializes in robotic da Vinci prostatectomy at Severance Hospital.

","doctor":{"id":717,"alias":"won-sik-ham","name":"Won Sik Ham","clinic_id":254,"photo":"doctor/5acf60b034456","first_year_working":0,"created_at":"2017-04-14T08:42:52.000+00:00","short_description":"

The doctor is a highly skilled urologist and oncosurgeon, specializing in the treatment of complex urological conditions and cancers. With extensive experience in both surgical and non-surgical interventions, the doctor is dedicated to advancing patient care through innovative techniques and personalized treatment plans. The doctor is recognized for contributing to the field through research and participation in professional medical societies.

","statistics":{"review_count":0,"review_score":0,"operations_performed_count":0,"awards_count":0}},"clinic":{"id":254,"alias":"severance-hospital","name":"Severance Hospital","short_description":"

Severance Hospital is a JCI-accredited multidisciplinary hospital affiliated with Yonsei University in Seoul. It specializes in radiosurgery, robotic surgery, cardiac surgery, and oncology.

","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/5c87c45fdccfd","title":"Severance Hospital modern exterior in Seoul, South Korea"},{"base_url":"clinic/5c78062f6b831","title":"Severance Hospital exterior in Seoul with cherry blossoms in spring"},{"base_url":"clinic/5c7805f7a5886","title":"Severance Hospital modern glass facade in Seoul, South Korea"},{"base_url":"clinic/5c7805f75fac1","title":"Reception and waiting area at Severance Hospital, modern medical facility in Korea"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Republic of Korea","id":36,"alias":"republic-of-korea","iso_code":"KR"},"city":{"name":"Seoul","id":328,"alias":"seoul"},"address":"50-1 Yonsei-ro, Sinchon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea"},"rating":{"rating":4.5,"google":3.7,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":83},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":43,"doctors_number":2000,"year_foundation":1885},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5cfa0ad8c533a.jpeg","name":"Joint Commission International ","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5df76f5a0c887.jpeg","name":"Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation","country_code":"KR"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/609cdeda74941.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/60d499a36ac19.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/636103a731801.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/6360fa074cde8.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"}]},"procedure_prices":[{"prices":{"price_from":18000,"price_to":25000,"currency":"USD","id":8817},"operation":{"id":253,"name":"Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy","alias":"radical-prostatectomy-via-da-vinci-robotic-surgery"}}]},{"card_text":"

Specialist in laparoscopic and robotic surgeries – Dr. Rha performs precise prostate procedures at Severance Hospital.

","doctor":{"id":716,"alias":"koon-ho-rha","name":"Koon Ho Rha","clinic_id":254,"photo":"doctor/5acf60afe8dc5","first_year_working":0,"created_at":"2017-04-14T08:26:32.000+00:00","short_description":"

Dr. Koon Ho Rha is a urologist and oncosurgeon at Severance Hospital in Seoul. He performs laparoscopic and robotic surgeries for prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer, including robotic da Vinci prostatectomies and nephrectomies. Severance Hospital is a JCI-accredited facility that treats 4 million patients annually and is ranked among the World's Best Smart Hospitals by Newsweek.

","statistics":{"review_count":0,"review_score":0,"operations_performed_count":0,"awards_count":0}},"clinic":{"id":254,"alias":"severance-hospital","name":"Severance Hospital","short_description":"

Severance Hospital is a JCI-accredited multidisciplinary hospital affiliated with Yonsei University in Seoul. It specializes in radiosurgery, robotic surgery, cardiac surgery, and oncology.

","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/5c87c45fdccfd","title":"Severance Hospital modern exterior in Seoul, South Korea"},{"base_url":"clinic/5c78062f6b831","title":"Severance Hospital exterior in Seoul with cherry blossoms in spring"},{"base_url":"clinic/5c7805f7a5886","title":"Severance Hospital modern glass facade in Seoul, South Korea"},{"base_url":"clinic/5c7805f75fac1","title":"Reception and waiting area at Severance Hospital, modern medical facility in Korea"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Republic of Korea","id":36,"alias":"republic-of-korea","iso_code":"KR"},"city":{"name":"Seoul","id":328,"alias":"seoul"},"address":"50-1 Yonsei-ro, Sinchon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea"},"rating":{"rating":4.5,"google":3.7,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":83},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":43,"doctors_number":2000,"year_foundation":1885},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5cfa0ad8c533a.jpeg","name":"Joint Commission International ","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5df76f5a0c887.jpeg","name":"Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation","country_code":"KR"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/609cdeda74941.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/60d499a36ac19.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/636103a731801.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/6360fa074cde8.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"}]},"procedure_prices":[{"prices":{"price_from":18000,"price_to":25000,"currency":"USD","id":8817},"operation":{"id":253,"name":"Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy","alias":"radical-prostatectomy-via-da-vinci-robotic-surgery"}}]},{"card_text":"

Asia's first surgeon to succeed in robotic stereotactic bladder replacement and expandable pelvic lymphadenectomy – Dr. Kang leads robotic urology innovation at Korea University Anam Hospital.

","doctor":{"id":4671,"alias":"kang-seok-ho","name":"Kang Seok-ho","clinic_id":462,"photo":"doctor/63198aa42d73f","first_year_working":2007,"created_at":"2022-09-08T06:24:32.326+00:00","short_description":"

Dr. Kang Seok-ho is a urologist at Korea University Anam Hospital in Seoul. He is a pioneer in surgical technology across Asia. Dr. Kang was first in Asia to perform robotic stereotactic bladder replacement. He also introduced robotic urinary tract diversion techniques to the region. His work focuses on robotic oncology for bladder, prostate, and kidney cancers.

","specialities":[{"id":"url.001","name":"Urologist","illness_kind_id":16}],"statistics":{"review_count":0,"review_score":0,"operations_performed_count":0,"awards_count":0}},"clinic":{"id":462,"alias":"anam-hospital","name":"Korea University Anam Hospital","short_description":"

Korea University Anam Hospital created the world's first robotic oral thyroid cancer surgery, leaving no visible scars. It holds JCI accreditation for the fifth consecutive time. Main specialties include hematology/oncology, urology, colorectal surgery, and breast and endocrine surgery.

","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/6319a14a7d0a7","title":"Modern exterior of Korea University Anam Hospital in Seoul, large medical facility"},{"base_url":"clinic/6319a158b9f58","title":"Modern waiting area at Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul clinic corridor"},{"base_url":"clinic/6319a1652759b","title":"Reception and waiting area at Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, modern design"},{"base_url":"clinic/6319a1d52d267","title":"Modern waiting area at Korea University Anam Hospital International Healthcare Center"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Republic of Korea","id":36,"alias":"republic-of-korea","iso_code":"KR"},"city":{"name":"Seoul","id":328,"alias":"seoul"},"address":"73 Inchon-ro, Anam-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea"},"rating":{"rating":0,"google":3.6,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":570,"year_foundation":1991},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5cfa0ad8c533a.jpeg","name":"Joint Commission International ","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5df76f5a0c887.jpeg","name":"Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation","country_code":"KR"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/609cdeda74941.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/60d499a36ac19.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/636103a731801.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/6360fa074cde8.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"}]}},{"doctor":{"id":1794,"alias":"seong-il-seo","name":"Seong Il Seo","clinic_id":262,"photo":"doctor/5d090670a05a1","first_year_working":0,"created_at":"2019-06-18T15:40:34.000+00:00","short_description":"

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.

","statistics":{"review_count":0,"review_score":0,"operations_performed_count":0,"awards_count":0}},"clinic":{"id":262,"alias":"samsung-medical-center","name":"Samsung Medical Center","short_description":"

Samsung Medical Center is a multidisciplinary hospital in Seoul with “hospital of presidential standards” status. Its top specialties are oncology, cardiology, vascular care, stroke, and organ transplantation. The hospital holds a partnership with the Mayo Clinic and earned Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals recognition.

","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/5c87c575c04f2","title":"Samsung Medical Center modern clinic building in Seoul, South Korea"},{"base_url":"clinic/5b51a282dd084","title":"Samsung Medical Center exterior view in Seoul, modern hospital buildings"},{"base_url":"clinic/5b51a28378e14","title":"Reception area at Samsung Medical Center International Health Services, Seoul"},{"base_url":"clinic/5b51a2805bea6","title":"Patient lounge at Samsung Medical Center, Seoul with comfortable seating and dining area"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Republic of Korea","id":36,"alias":"republic-of-korea","iso_code":"KR"},"city":{"name":"Seoul","id":328,"alias":"seoul"},"address":"81 Irwon-ro, Irwon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea"},"rating":{"rating":4.5,"google":3.9,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":88},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":25,"doctors_number":1400,"year_foundation":1994},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5db982e01da4b.jpeg","name":"International Organization for Standardization","country_code":"CH"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5df76f5a0c887.jpeg","name":"Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation","country_code":"KR"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/609cdeda74941.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/60d499a36ac19.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/636103a731801.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/6360fa074cde8.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"}]}},{"doctor":{"id":1658,"alias":"lee-han-byoel","name":"Lee, Han-Byoel","clinic_id":421,"photo":"doctor/5be18b8f31a73","first_year_working":0,"created_at":"2018-11-06T12:38:35.000+00:00","short_description":"

The doctor is an expert in oncoplastic surgery and breast cancer, with extensive experience from prestigious institutions. The doctor holds an M.D. degree from Seoul National University College of Medicine and an M.S. degree in Surgery from the same institution. Additionally, the doctor earned a B.S. in biological sciences from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and a Ph.D. in Surgery from Seoul National University Graduate School.

","statistics":{"review_count":0,"review_score":0,"operations_performed_count":0,"awards_count":0}},"clinic":{"id":421,"alias":"seoul-national-university-hospital","name":"Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH)","short_description":"

Seoul National University Hospital is where the President of South Korea receives treatment. Fully digital since 2004, it has the highest cancer treatment stats in the country. Best known for neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery, and organ transplants.

","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/166bbef27a1f7","title":"Seoul National University Hospital exterior, modern medical facility in Seoul, South Korea"},{"base_url":"clinic/5be2f56e8c87c","title":"Seoul National University Hospital exterior view in Seoul, modern medical complex"},{"base_url":"clinic/5be2f56fbab1b","title":"International Healthcare Center entrance at Seoul National University Hospital"},{"base_url":"clinic/5be2f568c2ecb","title":"Doctor consultation at Seoul National University Hospital with chest X-ray on screen"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Republic of Korea","id":36,"alias":"republic-of-korea","iso_code":"KR"},"city":{"name":"Seoul","id":328,"alias":"seoul"},"address":"101 Daehak-ro, Ihwa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea "},"rating":{"rating":5,"google":3.9,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":98},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":1,"doctors_number":0,"year_foundation":0},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/609cdeda74941.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/60d499a36ac19.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/636103a731801.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/6360fa074cde8.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"}]}}],"meta":{"total_count":8,"total_pages":1}},"reviews":{"reviews":[{"id":26826,"user":{"id":172310,"name":"Шухрат ","country_code":"UZ","country_name":{"en":"Uzbekistan"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"recommend","value":10}],"text":{"en":"The initial conversation with the neurosurgeon immediately determined my choice. I received comprehensive answers to all my prepared questions, and I had no doubts about the next steps. This approach to the patient was characteristic of the entire process. When asked what I specifically liked, I honestly answered — everything. From the initial trip organization through Bookimed to the staff's work at the clinic itself. It's hard to single out just one thing. The surgeon and the entire team worked very cohesively, and I didn't encounter any shortcomings. I am currently in the early stages of recovery. For those seeking precision and professionalism, I can say that the organization was at the proper level."},"order":{"diagnostic":{"id":42,"name":{"en":"Consultation with a neurosurgeon"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":408,"name":"Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)","alias":"seoul-national-university-bundang-hospital","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}]},"created_at":"2026-08-16T08:48:26.615+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":false}],"client_response":{"what_like_text":{"en":"All"}},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"When asked what I specifically liked, I honestly answered — everything."}}},{"id":5478,"user":{"id":26331,"name":"София ","country_code":"KZ","country_name":{"en":"Kazakhstan"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":0},{"name":"coordination","value":0},{"name":"doctor","value":0},{"name":"manager","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":0},{"name":"translation","value":0},{"name":"relative_price","value":0}],"text":{"en":"I have breast cancer and I went through chemotherapy in Moscow. Six sessions have passed. It was very difficult to tolerate these procedures. A doctor in Kazakhstan said that this is enough, it is necessary to switch to tableted chemistry. And Moscow offered to continue doing chemotherapy. Opinions are divided. It was necessary to find a third party. I accidentally found your site on the Internet. Ekaterina Koliko wrote very quickly. The benevolence of Katyusha was immediately arranged towards her. She asked me what I would like to go to. I said that I want to go to the Severance clinic in Korea. Katyusha approved my choice. I sent all the necessary documents and Katyusha quickly redirected everything to the clinic. They began to wait for the invitation. For some reason (and for what I already knew in the clinic), there was no invitation. I am very grateful to Katyusha that she was in touch all the time, supported me, gave me hope. We arrived in Seoul in the morning, we were met by a transfer, brought to the hotel. After lunch, they were already in the clinic, I began to take tests. Constantly with me was one of the translators. Girls translators are great fellows, these are Lida, Olesya, Sofia, Tatyana, Alena. Any question could be addressed, they always prompted. They are professionals. Always with a smile, polite, with enormous patience, and most importantly, they understand that they work with a special audience, with people who did not come to rest. Someone to find out the diagnosis, and someone to do the operation. Thank you so much to the girls. The clinic was impressive. Doctors are professionals. The equipment is super. I got the opinion of a third party, it coincided with the opinion of a doctor from Kazakhstan. I was prescribed a prescription, I bought medicines at the pharmacy and started drinking on arrival home. I also want to write about Darina, who was engaged in transfer (the transfer to the clinic was very convenient and met and carried out), the selection of the hotel was also always in touch, and if I had any questions, she quickly answered them. I want to say that I am very happy for getting to know BOOKIMED, professionals really work there, and most importantly, they are not indifferent people. I am grateful to the Almighty and all who were near me. And the words of the doctor gave me inspiration and inspired great hope, for the sake of these words it was worth a long way to go. Once again, many thanks to all."},"order":{"illness":{"id":3,"name":{"en":"Breast cancer"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":254,"name":"Severance Hospital","alias":"severance-hospital","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}]},"created_at":"2019-10-07T00:00:00.000+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":false},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"summary":{"positive":{"en":"\"I am very happy for getting to know BOOKIMED, professionals really work there, and most importantly, they are not indifferent people.\""}}},{"id":5390,"user":{"id":28699,"name":"YANA Tkachenko","country_code":"RU"},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"manager","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2}],"text":{"en":"Good day! I would like to share my impressions of being in the clinic. Thanks to the coordinators, the staff of the international clinic center, all wishes were taken into account. Special thanks to the attending physician, the procedure was perfect, the staff is very attentive, courteous. They are located in a 5-bed room, but at the same time there is no discomfort, food can be chosen taking into account personal taste preferences (Korean, European cuisine) and at the same time satisfying and varied. I can say one thing, there is no limit to my gratitude, my recommendations to friends, acquaintances only this Clinic! The prices are reasonable."},"order":{"operation":{"id":363,"name":{"en":"Mohs microsurgery"}},"illness":{"id":156,"name":{"en":"Basalioma"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":408,"name":"Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)","alias":"seoul-national-university-bundang-hospital","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}]},"created_at":"2019-09-27T09:03:50.000+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":true},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"comment_about_bookimed":{"en":"Very satisfied! Special thanks to Anna Chernova"},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"My recommendations to friends, acquaintances only this Clinic! The prices are reasonable."}}},{"id":4791,"user":{"id":49934,"name":"Aliya Esentemirov","country_code":"KZ","country_name":{"en":"Kazakhstan"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"manager","value":0},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2}],"text":{"en":"It was good, hospital was big but we could find help there and everything was okey"},"order":{"operation":{"id":37,"name":{"en":"Chemotherapy"}},"illness":{"id":51,"name":{"en":"Stomach cancer"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":254,"name":"Severance Hospital","alias":"severance-hospital","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}]},"created_at":"2019-08-12T10:58:33.000+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":true},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"summary":{"positive":{"en":"I am very pleased with the results."}}},{"id":14834,"user":{"id":586159,"name":"ZHuldiz ","country_code":"KZ","country_name":{"en":"Kazakhstan"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":3},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"nps","value":10},{"name":"manager","value":5}],"text":{"en":"A secondary opinion was needed from Prof."},"order":{"illness":{"id":145,"name":{"en":"Adenocarcinoma"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":229,"name":"Gachon University Gil Medical Center","alias":"gachon-university-gil-hospital","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}]},"created_at":"2024-04-04T08:43:55.119+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"client_response":{"preview_to_review_text":{"en":"A secondary opinion was needed from Prof."},"what_like_text":{"en":"That everything was on time and affordable"}},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"A secondary opinion was needed from Prof. Smith."}}},{"id":6326,"user":{"id":162360,"name":"Ирина ","country_code":"RU"},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":4},{"name":"comfort","value":3},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":3},{"name":"manager","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":3},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":0}],"text":{"en":"The staff is nice, but everything is on stream, as it does not take my problem seriously, as much as I would like! After my husband insistently said that it would be necessary to do so, so this, then after that we were heard."},"order":{"illness":{"id":53,"name":{"en":"Melanoma"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":262,"name":"Samsung Medical Center","alias":"samsung-medical-center","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2020-01-09T10:42:42.000+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":true},{"name":"would_recommend","value":false},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"comment_about_bookimed":{"en":"Yes"},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"\"The results were unbelievably positive!\""}}}],"meta":{"total_count":13,"total_pages":1}},"offers":{"cards":[],"metadata":{"total_count":0}},"listingTexts":{"entity_texts":{"txt_country":{"text":"

Why do patients choose the Republic of Korea for robotic da Vinci prostatectomy?

\n\n

Access advanced Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy solutions in trusted clinics [from-cost].

"},"txt_price":{"text":"

Robotic da vinci prostatectomy in the Republic of Korea typically costs from _op_253_price_from_ to _op_253_price_to_. Prices vary based on the hospital tier, surgeon expertise, and the patient’s required length of stay in Seoul, Incheon, or Goyang. In the US, this procedure costs _price_compare_US_average_ on average. Standard medical packages often include preoperative diagnostics, anesthesia, surgical fees, and a short hospital stay.

\n\n\n\n

Bookimed Expert Insight. Many leading South Korean centers offer globally competitive surgical quality at highly varied price points. Severance Hospital and Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) are prestigious options where packages typically range from $18,000 to $30,000. These facilities are Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited and frequently rank in Newsweek World's Best Hospitals. Choosing a specialized center ensures access to surgeons like Dr. Kim Hyeon Hoe, who has performed over 2,300 robotic cases.

"},"pros_cons_mc":{"text":"

What patients like:

\n
    \n
  1. _cost_link_ The Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy cost in Republic of Korea ranges _prices_. This price is comparatively lower than the average cost in countries like the USA where the price averages around $35000.
    2. \n
  2. _doctors_link_ Patients appreciate the high level of professionalism shown by Korean doctors. Most of them hold international certificates and have performed numerous procedures.
    3. \n
  3. Service level. The service level in Korean hospitals is praised for being patient-centered and efficient. The staff is courteous, attentive, and provides timely assistance.
    4. \n
  4. Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy efficacy. Patients are satisfied with the outcome of the procedure. Modern techniques used result in quicker recovery with fewer side effects.
    5. \n
  5. Logistics. Patients appreciate the seamless logistics, including airport pickups, transportation to the clinic, and accommodation arrangements.
    6. \n
\n\n

What patients don't like:

\n
    \n
  1. Waiting time. Some patients have reported longer waiting times for the procedure due to high demand.
    2. \n
  2. Language barrier. While interpreters are provided, some patients still find it challenging to communicate effectively with the medical team.
    3. \n
  3. Post-operative care. Few patients felt that the post-operative care could be improved, particularly in terms of pain management.
    4. \n
"}},"texts":{"txt_procedure_3_clinics":{"text":"

What are the advantages and disadvantages of Da Vinci prostatectomy

\n\n\n
\n\t

The main advantages of prostatectomy robotic surgery:\n\t

\n\t\n\t\tThe erectile function is preserved in the most of cases.\n\t\n\t

\"Open
\n\t

\n\t

Open vs. Da Vinci prostatectomy\n\t

\n\t

The disadvantages of robotic prostatectomy:\n\t

\n\t\n
\n\n\n\n

What factors influence the robotic prostate surgery cost?\n

\n\n\n
\n\t

The cost of Da Vinci prostatectomy depends on:\n\t

\n\t\n
\n\n\n\n

How to choose a hospital for robotic prostatectomy?

\n\n\n
\n\t

To choose the medical center for robotic prostate removal, take into account:\n\t

\n\t\n
\n\n\n\n

How is Da Vinci robotic prostatectomy performed?

\n\n\n
\n\t

Doctors perform the Da Vinci prostatectomy through 5 incisions 1-1.5 cm in size. In the case of open prostatectomy, the incision is 12 cm. A surgeon manages the robot remotely at the special control panel.\n\t

\n\t

A computer analyzes a doctor's movements and transfers them into smooth robot's ones. It excludes trembling or wrong actions that can damage healthy tissues.\n\t

\n\t

The robotic prostate surgery lasts 2-2.5 hours on average.\n\t

\n\t

A surgeon places a catheter to withdraw the urine after surgery.\n\t

\n
\n\n\n\n

What does the robotic prostatectomy cost include?

\n\n\n
\n\t

The cost of Da Vinci prostatectomy includes:\n\t

\n\t\n\t

In most of the cases, language assistance, meals, and services are paid additionally.\n\t

\n
\n\n\n\n

How to get a personalized cost of Da Vinci prostatectomy?

\n\n\n
\n\t
    \n\t\t
  1. Compare the info about hospitals in the listing and the Da Vinci prostatectomy costs.
    2. \n\t\t
  2. Choose the best option for you and fill out a form on the Bookimed website.
    3. \n\t\t
  3. Bookimed manager will call you back to answer all questions and book a chosen hospital.
    4. \n\t\t
  4. You will receive a personalized Da Vinci prostatectomy cost according to your test results and medical records.
    5. \n\t\t
  5. Then a Bookimed manager schedules the date of operation and arranges your medical trip.
    6. \n\t\t

Bookimed services are free of charge.\n\t\t

\n\t\n
"},"guide_mc":{"text":"

Day 1

\n\n\n

Day 2

\n\n\n

Day 3

\n\n\n

Day 4-7

\n\n\n

Week 1-2

\n\n\n

Week 3-4

\n\n\n

Week 5-6

\n\n\n

Please note: The recovery timeline may vary based on individual health conditions.

"},"overview":{"text":"

Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy

This minimally invasive procedure uses robotic technology to remove the prostate gland, primarily for prostate cancer treatment.

[icon-pros]Pros: Offers enhanced precision with less blood loss and reduced pain compared to traditional surgeries. Faster recovery time, with 90% of patients returning to normal activities within 2 weeks.
[icon-cons]Cons: Requires specialized surgical expertise and can involve longer operation times than some alternatives. Limited availability in smaller healthcare facilities.
[icon-effect]Effectiveness: 95% success rate in achieving cancer-free margins in early-stage prostate cancer.
[icon-clock]Duration: 2-4 hours
[icon-run]Recovery: 2-4 weeks
[icon-thumbs]Best for: Patients with localized prostate cancer seeking precise surgery with minimal downtime.
[icon-price]Prices: [txt-country]
"}}},"faq":[{"id":"69a17fc7026b6234350bd0f2","question":"Is robotic da Vinci prostatectomy covered by the Korean National Health Insurance (NHI)?","answer":"

Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy is currently not covered by the South Korean National Health Insurance (NHI) system. While the NHI reimburses traditional open or laparoscopic methods, the robotic approach remains a non-covered item. Patients must pay out-of-pocket for the specific robotic surgical fee.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Data shows a high concentration of expertise at Severance Hospital, where surgeons like Dr. Koon Ho Rha specialize specifically in robotic-assisted oncology. While the robotic surcharge is significant, these university hospitals maximize NHI rebates for the non-robotic portions of the stay. This effectively lowers the total bill compared to private clinics.

Patient Consensus: Patients report that while the robotic component adds a premium of $3,500 to $7,000, the precision is worth the cost. Many recommend verifying eligibility through the HIRA portal to confirm the exact split between NHI and private fees.

","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69a18020026b6234350bd0f3","question":"How does robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy compare with traditional open surgery in Korea?","answer":"

Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy in Korea offers significantly higher precision than traditional open surgery. Patients benefit from 66% fewer complications and faster recovery. While oncological outcomes are comparable, the robotic approach reduces catheterization time from 14 days to just 5 days in Seoul clinics.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Korea's robotic adoption exceeds 80% for prostatectomies because top surgeons often perform 500+ cases yearly. High-volume centers like Samsung Medical Center and Severance Hospital use AI-integrated Da Vinci systems. These high repetitions correlate with surgical precision that matches the best US medical centers.

Patient Consensus: Patients prioritize robotics for minimal scarring and a short 1-week hospital stay. The emotional relief of shorter catheter use is a recurring theme for those choosing Seoul's digital hospitals.

","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69a180843f89afc1de01b882","question":"What is the expected recovery timeline after a da Vinci prostatectomy?","answer":"

Recovery after a da Vinci robotic prostatectomy generally allows patients to return to daily routines within 4 to 6 weeks. Most patients leave the hospital after 1 to 3 days, with a urinary catheter staying in place for 7 to 10 days to facilitate healing.

Bookimed Expert Insight: South Korean centers like Severance Hospital and Samsung Medical Center often implement early erectile dysfunction rehabilitation protocols. Data suggests these proactive programs help approximately 50% of patients regain function by month 4. This is significantly faster than the 6-month timeline often seen in modern Western facilities.

Patient Consensus: Expect lingering fatigue for 3 to 6 months even after physical incisions heal. Starting pelvic floor exercises on day 1 is vital for reaching 80% dryness within the first 3 months.

","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69a18108d7a396ce390ecb42","question":"Is the single-port (SP) da Vinci platform available in Korea?","answer":"

The da Vinci Single-Port (SP) platform is widely available in South Korea, with clinical use beginning in late 2018. Major Seoul-based institutions like Severance Hospital and Samsung Medical Center are global training hubs, utilizing this technology for complex urology, gynecology, and general surgery procedures.

Bookimed Expert Insight: While many facilities offer robotic surgery, the SP system is concentrated in high-volume Seoul centers like Asan Medical Center and SNUH. Data shows these institutions serve over 1,500,000 patients annually, creating a massive experience gap. If your case involves lymph node mapping, surgeons may still recommend the multi-port da Vinci Xi for better reach.

Patient Consensus: Patients value the cosmetic benefit of a single small scar and report a faster return to work. Many emphasize confirming individual surgeon SP volumes, aiming for those with over 100 cases for optimal results.

","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69a1818d76ab12309d069112","question":"What language assistance is provided for international patients?","answer":"

Major Korean medical centers provide comprehensive language support for international robotic prostatectomy patients through dedicated international healthcare departments. Services include full-time English-speaking coordinators, on-site medical interpreters for consultations, and translated discharge instructions. Facilities like Severance Hospital and Samsung Medical Center maintain professional teams to manage clinical communication and logistics.

Bookimed Expert Insight: While top-tier centers like Severance and Seoul National University Hospital offer internal translation, some patients find that hospital-affiliated accommodations are essential. These specialized stays ensure language support continues after discharge, whereas independent rentals in Seoul often lack English-speaking staff for post-operative recovery needs.

Patient Consensus: Patients emphasize the importance of contacting the international department 1-2 months early to secure a dedicated translator. Many suggest using KakaoTalk for 24/7 direct messaging with English-speaking staff during their stay.

","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69a1821d39537e57030fcc62","question":"Which hospitals are most experienced in robotic da Vinci prostatectomy in South Korea?","answer":"

Asan Medical Center, Severance Hospital, and Samsung Medical Center are the most experienced facilities for robotic da Vinci prostatectomy in South Korea. These institutions belong to the Big 5 medical group in Seoul, maintaining high surgical volumes and performing thousands of successful robotic urologic procedures annually.

Bookimed Expert Insight: While total hospital volume is impressive, Samsung Medical Center and Severance Hospital stand out because their lead surgeons personally perform 500 to 1,500 procedures. This individual experience level often correlates with faster 3-week continence recovery compared to lower-volume centers worldwide. When choosing, prioritize clinics like Samsung that provide dedicated English-speaking coordinators to manage complex medical tourism logistics.

Patient Consensus: Patients prioritize surgeons with 500+ personal robotic cases and often seek second pathology reviews before traveling. Recovery of continence and erectile function in these top Korean centers frequently exceeds global average benchmarks.

","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}}],"faqInSchema":true,"articles":[{"id":"en:robotic-prostatectomy-cost","name":"Robotic Prostatectomy Cost Breakdown","image":{"main":"https://bookimed.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/articles/affb_b.jpeg","preview":"https://bookimed.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/articles/affb_s.jpeg"},"author":{"first_name":"Anna","last_name":"Leonova","avatar":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/admin/5d24698525ec3_b.jpeg"}}],"relations":{"countries":[{"name":"Bulgaria","alias":"bulgaria","iso_code":"BG"},{"name":"China","alias":"china","iso_code":"CN"},{"name":"Czech Republic","alias":"czech-republic","iso_code":"CZ"},{"name":"Dominican Republic","alias":"dominican-republic","iso_code":"DO"},{"name":"Germany","alias":"germany","iso_code":"DE"},{"name":"Greece","alias":"greece","iso_code":"GR"},{"name":"India","alias":"india","iso_code":"IN"},{"name":"Israel","alias":"israel","iso_code":"IL"},{"name":"Italy","alias":"italy","iso_code":"IT"},{"name":"Japan","alias":"japan","iso_code":"JP"},{"name":"Poland","alias":"poland","iso_code":"PL"},{"name":"Republic of Korea","alias":"republic-of-korea","iso_code":"KR"},{"name":"Romania","alias":"romania","iso_code":"RO"},{"name":"Spain","alias":"spain","iso_code":"ES"},{"name":"Switzerland","alias":"switzerland","iso_code":"CH"},{"name":"Thailand","alias":"thailand","iso_code":"TH"},{"name":"Turkey","alias":"turkey","iso_code":"TR"},{"name":"United Arab Emirates","alias":"united-arab-emirates","iso_code":"AE"},{"name":"United Kingdom","alias":"united-kingdom","iso_code":"GB"},{"name":"United States of America","alias":"united-states","iso_code":"US"}],"cities":[{"name":"Goyang","alias":"goyang"},{"name":"Incheon","alias":"incheon"},{"name":"Seoul","alias":"seoul"}],"operations":[{"name":"Immunotherapy","alias":"immunotherapy"},{"name":"Hormone therapy","alias":"hormonal-therapy"},{"name":"Targeted therapy","alias":"targeted-therapy"},{"name":"Thyroidectomy","alias":"thyroidectomy"},{"name":"Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy","alias":"radical-prostatectomy-via-da-vinci-robotic-surgery"},{"name":"Colectomy (large bowel resection)","alias":"colectomy-large-bowel-resection"},{"name":"Da Vinci Robotic System","alias":"da-vinci-robotic-system"},{"name":"Immunotherapy for lung cancer","alias":"immunotherapy-for-lung-cancer"},{"name":"Lobectomy","alias":"lobectomy"},{"name":"Transnasal resection of tumor","alias":"transnasal-resection-of-tumor"},{"name":"Pneumonectomy","alias":"pneumonectomy"},{"name":"Immunotherapy for breast cancer","alias":"immunotherapy-for-breast-cancer"},{"name":"Nephrectomy with Da Vinci Robot","alias":"nephrectomy-with-da-vinci-robot"},{"name":"Distal Pancreatectomy","alias":"distal-pancreatectomy"},{"name":"Immunotherapy for kidney cancer","alias":"immunotherapy-for-kidney-cancer"},{"name":"Subtotal thyroidectomy","alias":"subtotal-thyroidectomy"},{"name":"Complex treatment of thyroid cancer","alias":"complex-treatment-of-thyroid-cancer"},{"name":"Wedge Resection","alias":"wedge-resection"},{"name":"Da Vinci gastroectomy ","alias":"da-vinci-gastroectomy"},{"name":"Robotic lung segmentectomy","alias":"robotic-lung-segmentectomy"},{"name":"Brain tumor removal","alias":"removal-of-the-brain-tumor"},{"name":"Brain tumor surgery","alias":"brain-tumor-surgery"},{"name":"Radiofrequency ablation","alias":"radiofrequency-ablation"},{"name":"Radioiodine therapy","alias":"radioiodine-therapy"},{"name":"Gastroectomy","alias":"gastroectomy"},{"name":"Stomach cancer surgery","alias":"gastrectomy"},{"name":"Hysterectomy (uterus removal)","alias":"hysterectomy"},{"name":" Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot","alias":"hysterectomy-with-davinci-robot"},{"name":"Hormone therapy for prostate cancer","alias":"hormone-therapy-for-prostate-cancer"},{"name":"Breast cancer surgery","alias":"operation-on-breast-cancer"},{"name":" Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)","alias":"keytruda"},{"name":"Immunotherapy for prostate cancer","alias":"immunotherapy-for-prostate-cancer"},{"name":"Craniotomy","alias":"craniotomy"},{"name":"Laparoscopic Hysterectomy","alias":"laparoscopic-hysterectomy"},{"name":"Laparoscopic prostatectomy","alias":"laparoscopic-prostatectomy"},{"name":"Prostatectomy","alias":"prostatectomy"},{"name":" Laryngectomy","alias":"laryngectomy"},{"name":"Throat cancer operation","alias":"throat-cancer-operation"},{"name":"Radiotherapy","alias":"radiotherapy"},{"name":"Radiation therapy for brain tumor","alias":"radiation-therapy-for-brain-tumor"},{"name":"Radiotherapy for throat cancer","alias":"radiotherapy-for-throat-cancer"},{"name":"Radiation therapy for stomach cancer","alias":"radiation-therapy-for-stomach-cancer"},{"name":"Radiation therapy for bowel cancer","alias":"radiation-therapy-for-bowel-cancer"},{"name":"Radiotherapy for lung cancer","alias":"radiotherapy-for-lung-cancer"},{"name":"Radiotherapy for uterine cancer","alias":"radiotherapy-for-uterine-cancer"},{"name":"Radiotherapy for breast cancer","alias":"radiotherapy-for-breast-cancer"},{"name":"Radiation therapy for esophageal carcinoma","alias":"radiation-therapy-for-esophageal-carcinoma"},{"name":"Radiation therapy for kidney cancer","alias":"radiation-therapy-for-kidney-cancer"},{"name":"Radiotherapy for prostate cancer","alias":"radiotherapy-for-prostate-cancer"},{"name":"Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer","alias":"radiation-therapy-for-colorectal-cancer"},{"name":"Radiotherapy for cervical cancer","alias":"radiotherapy-for-cervical-cancer"},{"name":"Radiation therapy for testicular cancer","alias":"radiation-therapy-for-testicular-cancer"},{"name":"Radiation therapy for ovarian cancer","alias":"radiation-therapy-for-ovarian-cancer"},{"name":"Mastectomy","alias":"mastectomy"},{"name":"Laparoscopic oophorectomy (ovary removal surgery)","alias":"laparoscopic-oophorectomy-ovary-removal-surgery"},{"name":"Lung cancer surgery","alias":"lung-cancer-surgery"},{"name":"Pancreatic cancer surgery ","alias":"pancreatic-cancer-surgery"},{"name":"Removal of colon cancer","alias":"removal-of-colon-cancer"},{"name":"Tongue cancer surgery","alias":"tongue-cancer-surgery"},{"name":"Ovarian cancer surgery","alias":"ovarian-cancer-surgery"},{"name":"Radiofrequency ablation of the liver","alias":"radiofrequency-ablation-of-the-liver"},{"name":"Radioembolization for liver cancer ","alias":"radioembolization-for-liver-cancer"},{"name":"Liver resection","alias":"liver-resection"},{"name":"Removal of liver cancer","alias":"removal-of-liver-cancer"},{"name":"Rectal resection","alias":"rectal-resection"},{"name":"Resection of large intestine","alias":"resection-of-large-intestine"},{"name":"Small intestine resection","alias":"small-intestine-surgery"},{"name":"Thyroid resection ","alias":"thyroid-resection"},{"name":"Robotic hysterectomy","alias":"robotic-hysterectomy"},{"name":"Target therapy for lung cancer","alias":"target-therapy-for-lung-cancer"},{"name":" Therapy with radioactive iodine in thyroid cancer","alias":"treatment-of-thyroid-cancer-with-radioactive-iodine"},{"name":"Removal of testicle tumor ","alias":"removal-of-tumor-of-testicle"},{"name":"Enucleation of tumor on pancreas","alias":"enucleation-of-tumor-on-pancreas"},{"name":"Nephrectomy","alias":"nephrectomy"},{"name":"Laparoscopic nephrectomy","alias":"laparoscopic-nephrectomy"},{"name":"High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU)","alias":"high-intensity-focused-ultrasound-ablation-hifu"},{"name":"Chemotherapy","alias":"chemotherapy"},{"name":"Lymphoma chemotherapy","alias":"lymphoma-chemotherapy"},{"name":"Chemotherapy for Brain Tumor","alias":"chemotherapy-for-brain-cancer"},{"name":"Chemotherapy for larynx cancer","alias":"chemotherapy-for-larynx-cancer"},{"name":"Chemotherapy for lung cancer","alias":"chemotherapy-for-lung-cancer"},{"name":"Chemotherapy for uterine cancer","alias":"chemotherapy-for-uterine-cancer"},{"name":"Chemotherapy for breast cancer","alias":"chemotherapy-for-breast-cancer"},{"name":"Chemotherapy for gallbladder cancer","alias":"chemotherapy-for-gallbladder-cancer"},{"name":"Chemotherapy for liver cancer","alias":"chemotherapy-for-liver-cancer"},{"name":"Chemotherapy for esophageal carcinoma","alias":"chemotherapy-for-esophageal-carcinoma"},{"name":"Chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer","alias":"chemotherapy-for-pancreatic-cancer"},{"name":"Chemotherapy for prostate cancer","alias":"chemotherapy-for-prostate-cancer"},{"name":"Chemotherapy for testicular cancer","alias":"chemotherapy-for-testicular-cancer"},{"name":"Chemotherapy for ovarian cancer","alias":"chemotherapy-for-ovarian-cancer"},{"name":"Chemoembolization of the liver","alias":"chemoembolization-of-the-liver"},{"name":"Esophagectomy","alias":"esophagectomy"},{"name":"Robotic radical nephrectomy","alias":"robotic-radical-nephrectomy"},{"name":"Robotic low anterior resection (LAR)","alias":"robotic-low-anterior-resection-lar"},{"name":"Transurethral resection of the bladder","alias":"transurethral-resection-of-the-bladder"},{"name":"Bladder removal","alias":"rezekcia-mocevogo-puzyra"},{"name":"Gastric polyps removal","alias":"polypectomy"},{"name":"Lumpectomy ","alias":"lumpectomy"},{"name":"Brachytherapy","alias":"brachytherapy"},{"name":"Removal of spinal cord tumor","alias":"removal-of-spinal-cord-tumor"}],"diagnostics":[{"name":"EGFR, ALK, ROS1, PG-L1","alias":"egfr-alk-ros1-pg-l1"},{"name":"Thyroid function tests (including T3, T4, TSH)","alias":"thyroid-function-tests-including-t3-t4-tsh"},{"name":" CT of thoracic, abdominal and pelvic organs","alias":"ct-of-three-cavities"},{"name":"CT scan of the whole body","alias":"ct-scan-of-the-whole-body"},{"name":"Extended analysis of blood","alias":"extended-analysis-of-blood"},{"name":"Genetic screening","alias":"genetic-screening"},{"name":"CT of the chest","alias":"ct-of-the-chest"},{"name":"Thyroid ultrasound","alias":"thyroid-ultrasound"},{"name":"Colonoscopy","alias":"colonoscopy"},{"name":"Gastroscopy with biopsy","alias":"gastroscopy--biopsy"},{"name":"Biochemical blood analysis","alias":"biochemical-analysis-of-blood"},{"name":"CT (computer tomography)","alias":"ct"},{"name":"MRI of one area","alias":"mri-one-department"},{"name":"Angiography","alias":"angiography"},{"name":"Scintigraphy","alias":"scintigraphy"},{"name":"PSA test","alias":"psa-test"},{"name":"Whole-body MRI","alias":"whole-body-mri"},{"name":"Abdominal CT Scan","alias":"abdominal-ct-scan"},{"name":"Consultation of a radiologist","alias":"consultation-radiologist"},{"name":"Consultation with a thoracic surgeon","alias":"consultation-of-thoracic-surgeon"},{"name":"Consultation with creation of treatment plan ","alias":"consultation-with-creation-of-treatment-plan"},{"name":"Immunohistochemistry","alias":"immunohistochemistry"},{"name":"PET-CT with Gallium 68 (DOTA)","alias":"pet-ct-with-gallium-68dota"},{"name":"PET-CT with Gallium 68 (DOTATATE)","alias":"pet-ct-with-gallium-68dotatate"},{"name":"Carcinoembryonic antigen","alias":"carcinoembryonic-antigen"},{"name":"Cancer screening","alias":"screening-for-cancer"},{"name":"Oncological Check-up for Man","alias":"oncological-check-up-for-man"},{"name":"Oncological Check-up for Women","alias":"oncological-check-up-for-women"},{"name":"PET/CT","alias":"pet-ct"},{"name":"Comprehensive diagnosis of lymphomas","alias":"comprehensive-diagnosis-of-lymphomas"},{"name":"Colonoscopy with biopsy","alias":"colonoscopy-with-biopsy-or-removal-of-1-polyp"},{"name":" Сomplex oncology diagnostic","alias":"somplex-oncology-diagnostic"},{"name":"Flash CT scan","alias":"flash-ct-scan"},{"name":" Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)","alias":"transrectal-ultrasound-trus"},{"name":" Mammography with tomosynthesis","alias":"tomosynthesis"},{"name":" Scintigraphy","alias":"bone-gammagraphy"},{"name":"CT Colonography","alias":"virtual-colonography"},{"name":"PET-CT with Gallium 68(PSMA)","alias":"pet-ct-with-gallium-68"},{"name":"MRI of the abdominal cavity","alias":"mri-of-the-abdominal-cavity"},{"name":"Complex diagnostics of lung cancer","alias":"complex-diagnostics-of-lung-cancer"},{"name":"Chest X-Ray","alias":"chest-x-ray"},{"name":"Comprehensive diagnosis for ovarian cancer","alias":"comprehensive-diagnosis-for-ovarian-cancer"},{"name":"Comprehensive diagnosis for Liver Cancer","alias":"comprehensive-diagnosis-for-liver-cancer"},{"name":"Comprehensive diagnosis of Сolorectal Pathology","alias":"comprehensive-diagnosis-of-solorectal-pathology"},{"name":"Tumor marker CA-125","alias":"tumor-marker-ca-125"},{"name":"Tumor marker CA 15-3","alias":"tumor-marker-ca-15-3"},{"name":"Tumor marker CA 19-9","alias":"tumor-marker-ca-19-9"},{"name":"Brain MRI","alias":"brain-mri"},{"name":"Tumor Marker Blood Test","alias":"identification-of-tumor-markers"},{"name":"Diagnostic Iodine-131 scanning","alias":"diagnostic-iodine-131-scanning"},{"name":"Biopsy","alias":"biopsy"},{"name":"Mammography","alias":"mammography"},{"name":"Brain MRI with contrast (FLAIR sequence)","alias":"brain-mri-with-contrast-flair-sequence"},{"name":"Biopsy Colposcopy","alias":"biopsy-colposcopy"},{"name":" Bone marrow biopsy","alias":"lumbar-puncture-bone-marrow"},{"name":"Consultation with a neurosurgeon","alias":"consultation-neurosurgeon"},{"name":"Prostate biopsy","alias":"prostate-biopsy"}],"illnesses":[{"name":"Immunotherapy","alias":"immunotherapy"},{"name":"Lung cancer","alias":"lung-cancer"},{"name":"Pancreatic cancer ","alias":"pancreatic-cancer"},{"name":"Thyroid cancer","alias":"thyroid-cancer"},{"name":"Liver cancer","alias":"liver-cancer"},{"name":"Rectal cancer","alias":"rectal-cancer"},{"name":"Ovarian cancer","alias":"ovarian-cancer"},{"name":"Prostate cancer","alias":"prostate-cancer"},{"name":"Adenocarcinoma","alias":"adenocarcinoma"},{"name":"Colon cancer","alias":"colon-cancer"},{"name":"Varicocele","alias":"varicocele"},{"name":"Prostatitis","alias":"prostatitis"},{"name":"Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)","alias":"bph"},{"name":"Urolithiasis","alias":"urolithiasis"},{"name":"Cystitis","alias":"cystitis"},{"name":"Polycystic kidney disease","alias":"multicystic-kidneys"},{"name":"Hydrocele","alias":"hydrocle"},{"name":"Urethral stricture","alias":"urethral-stricture"},{"name":"Kidney cyst","alias":"kidney-cyst"},{"name":"Benign testicular tumor","alias":"benign-testicular-tumor"},{"name":"Urinary Incontinence","alias":"urinary-incontinence"},{"name":"Esophageal cancer","alias":"esophageal-cancer"},{"name":"Larynx cancer","alias":"larynx-cancer"},{"name":"Breast cancer","alias":"breast-cancer"},{"name":"Cervical cancer","alias":"cervical-cancer"},{"name":"Stomach cancer","alias":"stomach-cancer"},{"name":"Melanoma","alias":"melanoma"},{"name":"Astrocytoma","alias":"astrocytoma"},{"name":"Gallbladder cancer","alias":"gallbladder-cancer"},{"name":"Phimosis","alias":"phimosis"},{"name":"Tongue cancer","alias":"cancer-of-the-tongue"},{"name":"Bone cancer","alias":"bone-cancer"},{"name":"Sarcoma","alias":"sarcoma"},{"name":"Bladder cancer","alias":"bladder-cancer"},{"name":"Brain Cancer","alias":"brain-cancer"},{"name":"Uterine cancer","alias":"cancer-of-the-uterus"},{"name":"Basalioma","alias":"basalioma"},{"name":"Kidney cancer","alias":"kidney-cancer"},{"name":"Testicular cancer","alias":"testicular-cancer"},{"name":"Leiomyosarkoma","alias":"leiomyosarkom"},{"name":"Meningioma","alias":"meningoblastoma"},{"name":"Small intestine cancer","alias":"small-intestine-cancer"},{"name":"Lymphangioma","alias":"lymphangioma"},{"name":"Sigmoid adenocarcinoma","alias":"sigmoid-adenocarcinoma"},{"name":"Leukoplakia of the bladder","alias":"leukoplakia-of-the-bladder"},{"name":"Osteosarcoma","alias":"osteosarcoma"},{"name":"Chondrosarcoma","alias":"chondrosarcoma"},{"name":"Tonsil cancer","alias":"tonsil-cancer"},{"name":"Glioblastoma","alias":"glioblastoma"},{"name":"Thymoma","alias":"thymoma"},{"name":"Gastric metaplasia","alias":"gastric-metaplasia"},{"name":"Prostatic hyperplasia","alias":"prostatic-hyperplasia"},{"name":"Nasopharyngeal cancer","alias":"cancer-of-the-nasopharynx"},{"name":"Chordoma","alias":"chordoma"},{"name":"Glioma","alias":"glioma"},{"name":"Сarcinomatosis","alias":"sarcinomatosis"},{"name":"Medulloblastoma","alias":"medulloblastoma"},{"name":"Peyronie's disease","alias":"peyronie-s-disease"},{"name":"Colon cancer stage 4","alias":"colon-cancer-stage-4"},{"name":"Liver cancer stage 2","alias":"liver-cancer-stage-2"},{"name":"Liver cancer stage 3","alias":"liver-cancer-stage-3"},{"name":"Liver cancer stage 4","alias":"liver-cancer-stage-4"},{"name":"Stomach cancer stage 2","alias":"stomach-cancer-stage-2"},{"name":"Lung cancer stage 4","alias":"stage-4-lung-cancer"},{"name":"Metastases in the liver","alias":"metastases-in-the-liver"},{"name":"Azoospermia","alias":"azoospermia"},{"name":"Adrenal tumor","alias":"adrenal-tumor"},{"name":"Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors","alias":"pancreatic-neuroendocrine-tumors"}],"illnessKinds":[{"name":"Oncology","alias":"oncology"},{"name":"Urology","alias":"urology"}],"illness_kinds":[{"name":"Oncology","alias":"oncology"},{"name":"Urology","alias":"urology"}]},"popularSearches":[{"name":"Immunotherapy","alias":"immunotherapy","type":"operation","id":283},{"name":" Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)","alias":"keytruda","type":"operation","id":491},{"name":"Chemotherapy","alias":"chemotherapy","type":"operation","id":37},{"name":"Bone marrow transplantation","alias":"bone-marrow-transplantation","type":"operation","id":141},{"name":"Radiofrequency ablation","alias":"radiofrequency-ablation","type":"operation","id":116},{"name":"MRI of one area","alias":"mri-one-department","type":"diagnostic","id":6},{"name":"Colonoscopy","alias":"colonoscopy","type":"diagnostic","id":9},{"name":"PET/CT","alias":"pet-ct","type":"diagnostic","id":1},{"name":"Consultation with an oncologist","alias":"consultation-of-oncologist","type":"diagnostic","id":102},{"name":"Consultation with creation of treatment plan ","alias":"consultation-with-creation-of-treatment-plan","type":"diagnostic","id":457},{"name":"Breast cancer","alias":"breast-cancer","type":"illness","id":3},{"name":"Prostate cancer","alias":"prostate-cancer","type":"illness","id":97},{"name":"Lung cancer","alias":"lung-cancer","type":"illness","id":4},{"name":"Pancreatic cancer ","alias":"pancreatic-cancer","type":"illness","id":7},{"name":"Stomach cancer","alias":"stomach-cancer","type":"illness","id":51}],"operationPrices":{"operation_prices":{"114":{"operation":{"name":"Prostatectomy","alias":"prostatectomy","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":28000,"max_amount":52000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":4000,"max_amount":10000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":23,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":9500,"max_amount":17000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"KR":{"amount":15000,"max_amount":31500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":16500,"max_amount":24500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":17800,"max_amount":22200,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"TH":false,"KR":true,"AT":false,"ES":true},"description":"

The operation involves removing the prostate gland to treat prostate cancer, resulting in reduced tumor spread.

"},"253":{"operation":{"name":"Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy","alias":"radical-prostatectomy-via-da-vinci-robotic-surgery","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":28000,"max_amount":45000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":10000,"max_amount":18000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":13,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":25000,"max_amount":33000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"KR":{"amount":17000,"max_amount":20500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":4,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":17500,"max_amount":24000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":15000,"max_amount":15500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":4,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"UA":false,"FR":false,"GB":false,"US":false,"IL":true,"TR":true,"MX":true,"DE":true,"CA":false,"AE":false,"TH":true,"PL":false,"KR":true,"CZ":true,"AT":false,"ES":true,"IT":true,"CN":false,"AU":false,"IN":true,"MY":false,"VN":false,"BR":false,"GR":true,"RO":true},"description":"

The operation is a minimally invasive technique for prostate removal, using a robot for precision and reduced recovery time.

"},"269":{"operation":{"name":"Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)","alias":"transurethral-resection-of-the-prostate-turp","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":8500,"max_amount":14500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":2800,"max_amount":9000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":14,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":9400,"max_amount":0,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from","price_source":"offer","scope":"country"},"KR":{"amount":4500,"max_amount":9200,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":5800,"max_amount":9000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":6700,"max_amount":11100,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"TH":true,"KR":true,"AT":false,"ES":true},"description":"

The operation removes parts of the prostate via the urethra, easing urine flow. It\"s less invasive and offers quicker recovery.

"},"691":{"operation":{"name":"Laparoscopic prostatectomy","alias":"laparoscopic-prostatectomy","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":28000,"max_amount":42000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":5500,"max_amount":7500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":5,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":9500,"max_amount":13500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"KR":{"amount":8000,"max_amount":21000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":3,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":13500,"max_amount":19500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":18400,"max_amount":21600,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"TH":false,"KR":true,"AT":false,"ES":true},"description":"

The procedure removes the prostate gland via small surgical openings. It\"s minimally invasive, offering quicker recovery.

"}}},"cityPrices":{"operation_prices":{"253":{"operation":{"id":253,"name":"Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy","alias":"radical-prostatectomy-via-da-vinci-robotic-surgery"},"city_price":[{"amount":17000,"max_amount":0,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from","price_source":"tariff","scope":"city","city":{"id":327,"name":"Incheon","alias":"incheon","profile":{"city_id":327,"city_type":"City in northwestern Republic of Korea","access":["Incheon Airport (ICN), 48 km west of Seoul"],"sources":["https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incheon","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incheon_International_Airport"],"status":"ok","checked_at":"2026-11-03"}}},{"amount":18000,"max_amount":0,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":3,"price_kind":"from","price_source":"tariff","scope":"city","city":{"id":328,"name":"Seoul","alias":"seoul","profile":{"city_id":328,"city_type":"Capital of Republic of Korea","access":["Incheon Airport (ICN), 48 km west of Seoul","Gimpo Airport (GMP), 15 km west of central Seoul"],"sources":["https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seoul","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incheon_International_Airport","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimpo_International_Airport"],"status":"ok","checked_at":"2026-11-03"}}}]}}},"videoReviews":[{"id":"b8c75ace-4f1f-46d8-9887-d9e0b74bfdb6","link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1096293607?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479","description":"My companion and I were treated with such kindness — I have nothing but admiration for the entire team.","userName":"Amanda","user_name":"Amanda","preview":"https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/2030326588-92c5121ee6fb5bedb09b0cf12abe66667acab73d0dea713b5168e6353daa6b76-d?mw=600&mh=1067&q=70","updated_at":"2025-06-26T10:47:55.613+00:00","clinicName":"Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital","clinic":{"name":"Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital","alias":"lokman-hekim-istanbul"},"clinicUrl":"/clinic/lokman-hekim-istanbul/","relations":{"operations":[{"name":"Mastectomy","alias":"mastectomy"},{"name":"Sarcoma surgery","alias":"removal-of-ewing-s-sarcoma"}]}},{"id":"b7a1e6f5-3dff-4271-a473-718866134d6d","link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1096286146?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479","description":"Stay strong, stay informed, and never underestimate the power of cutting-edge treatments and a solid support system.","userName":"Randolph","user_name":"Randolph","preview":"https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/2030316574-2e75554b099788479c44c329a4e0921804438f5ec01b95cf5caf584c386aeb01-d?mw=600&mh=1067&q=70","updated_at":"2025-06-26T11:53:30.932+00:00","clinicName":"Confraternitaet & Goldenes Kreuz Private Clinic","clinic":{"name":"Confraternitaet & Goldenes Kreuz Private Clinic","alias":"private-clinic-confraternitat-josefstadt"},"clinicUrl":"/clinic/private-clinic-confraternitat-josefstadt/","relations":{"operations":[{"name":"Radioembolization for liver cancer ","alias":"radioembolization-for-liver-cancer"},{"name":"Radiofrequency ablation","alias":"radiofrequency-ablation"}]}}],"hasVideoReviewsByContext":true,"responsibleDoctor":{"id":290,"alias":"yesim-yildirim","name":"Yesim Yildirim","photo":"doctor/699da18e34fa6","advisory_text":"20 years of experience\nMedical oncologist, ESMO certified","advisoryText":"20 years of experience\nMedical oncologist, ESMO certified","specialities":[{"id":"onc.001","name":"Clinical oncologist","illness_kind_id":10}]},"updatedAt":"2026-11-13T01:20:08.610Z","activeCountries":["KR","TR","AT","ES","TH"],"operationIndicators":{"details":{"anesthesia":"general","days_in_clinic":2,"days_in_country":7,"rehabilitation_days":1,"satisfied_percent":78,"treatment_duration_hours":3},"illness_kind_details":{"requests_processed":46119}},"direction":{"id":10,"name":"Oncology","alias":"oncology","name_forms":{"base_form":"Oncology","form_4":"oncologist","form_6":"oncologists","form_11":"oncologists"}},"illness_kind":{"id":10,"name":{"en":"Oncology"}},"parsed_details":{"procedure_type":"surgery","fields":{"anesthesia":["general"],"back_to_work_days":{"min":14,"max":28,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Desk work resumes about 2-4 weeks after surgery; physical work needs about 6-8 weeks."},"complication_rate_pct":{"min":3,"max":5,"unit":"percent","qualifier":"Major (grade III+) complications within 30-90 days, e.g. bleeding, organ injury, hernia. Minor events excluded."},"contraindications":["Uncontrolled bleeding disorder or inability to stop anticoagulation safely","Unfit for general anesthesia or steep head-down positioning","Metastatic or locally advanced disease where surgery is not appropriate","Limited life expectancy","Active uncontrolled infection","Relative: prior pelvic surgery/radiotherapy, severe obesity, large prostate, adhesions"],"days_in_clinic":{"min":1,"max":2,"unit":"nights","qualifier":"Typical hospital stay after uncomplicated robotic radical prostatectomy; catheter remains after discharge."},"diagnostic_duration_minutes":null,"diagnostic_preparation":null,"diagnostic_referral_needed":null,"diagnostic_result_time_hours":null,"exercise_resume_weeks":{"min":4,"max":8,"unit":"weeks","qualifier":"Walking encouraged early; avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for about 4-6 weeks or until surgeon clearance."},"final_result_months":{"min":6,"max":24,"unit":"months","qualifier":"Time for urinary continence and erectile function to reach their eventual level; cancer outcome assessed with serial PSA."},"fly_home_after_days":{"min":14,"max":28,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Catheter out at 1-2 weeks; short flights then fine. Long-haul often delayed to 3-4 weeks (thrombosis risk)."},"follow_up_visits":[{"purpose":"other","requirement":"routine","after":{"min":7,"max":14,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Catheter removal, often with wound check, timing varies by surgeon."}},{"purpose":"result_review","requirement":"routine","after":{"min":14,"max":28,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Review of final pathology and discussion of further treatment."}},{"purpose":"assessment","requirement":"routine","after":{"min":42,"max":120,"unit":"days","qualifier":"First PSA check, usually about 6-12 weeks after surgery, with continence and erectile function review."}}],"indications":["Clinically localized prostate cancer","Selected high-risk or locally advanced cancer within multimodal treatment","Intermediate-risk or higher-risk disease where active surveillance is not appropriate"],"main_risks":["Urinary incontinence (stress), usually improving over months","Erectile dysfunction","Bleeding and need for transfusion (uncommon)","Infection or urinary tract infection","Anastomotic urine leak or bladder neck/urethral stricture","Lymphocele or lymph node dissection-related complications","Deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism","Inguinal hernia or port-site hernia","Rectal or ureteric injury (rare)","Reduced penile length, climacturia, infertility","Conversion to open surgery (uncommon)"],"pain":"Mild to moderate pain in the first days, usually controlled with oral analgesia; shoulder or abdominal discomfort from gas and catheter discomfort are common.","preparation":["Biopsy-confirmed diagnosis with staging (MRI, PSMA PET or bone imaging)","Preoperative medical assessment and bloodwork","Medication review with the surgical and anesthesia team","Fasting before anesthesia as instructed","Pelvic floor muscle training before surgery","Discussion of continence, sexual function and nerve-sparing expectations","Smoking cessation and arrangements for help at home","Urine culture and treatment of urinary infection before surgery","Informed consent, including possible open conversion and adjuvant treatment","Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis and perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis"],"recovery_timeline":[{"phase":"Hospital stay (day 0-2)","description":"Early mobilization, pain control, drain management if used, discharge with urinary catheter.","restrictions":["No driving","Avoid straining"]},{"phase":"Weeks 1-2","description":"Rest at home with catheter, short walks, catheter typically removed around day 7-14.","restrictions":["No heavy lifting","Avoid strenuous activity"]},{"phase":"Weeks 2-6","description":"Gradual return to desk work and daily activity; start pelvic floor exercises; early urinary leakage common.","restrictions":["Avoid lifting over about 5-10 kg","No vigorous exercise or cycling until cleared"]},{"phase":"Months 2-12","description":"Progressive continence and erectile function recovery, PSA monitoring.","restrictions":[]}],"rehabilitation_days":{"min":14,"max":28,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Light daily activities resume in 2-4 weeks; catheter stays 1-2 weeks; heavy lifting restricted for 4-6 weeks."},"result_longevity":"Aims at long-term cancer control; durability depends on stage, grade and margins, and is monitored with regular PSA testing.","revision_rate_pct":{"min":1,"max":4,"unit":"percent","qualifier":"Unplanned repeat procedure within 90 days to 1-2 years, e.g. bleeding, hernia, or stricture. Planned procedures excluded."},"scars":"Several small keyhole incisions (about 1-2 cm) on the abdomen plus one slightly larger port or specimen extraction incision near the navel; usually fade well.","sessions_or_stages":{"sessions":{"min":1,"max":1,"unit":"visits","qualifier":"Single operation."},"stages":[{"code":"surgery","label":"Robotic radical prostatectomy, with or without pelvic lymph node dissection","after":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Performed on the day of the procedure."}}],"qualifier":"One surgical session; follow-up visits are not counted as treatment."},"success":{"metric":"Cancer-specific survival (localized prostate cancer treated with radical prostatectomy)","value":99,"unit":"percent","horizon":"5 years","evidence_status":"proven","population":"Men with clinically localized prostate cancer treated with primary radical prostatectomy"},"techniques":[{"name":"Nerve-sparing robotic radical prostatectomy","suits_whom":"Men with localized disease and good baseline erectile function where cancer control allows preservation of neurovascular bundles.","recovery":"Similar overall recovery; erectile function may recover over 12-24 months."},{"name":"Non-nerve-sparing robotic radical prostatectomy","suits_whom":"Men with higher-risk or locally extensive tumors near the neurovascular bundles.","recovery":"Similar surgical recovery; lower chance of erectile function recovery."},{"name":"With pelvic lymph node dissection","suits_whom":"Intermediate- or high-risk disease with meaningful risk of nodal spread.","recovery":"Slightly higher risk of lymphocele and swelling; recovery otherwise similar."}],"treatment_conditions":["inpatient"],"treatment_duration_hours":{"min":2,"max":4,"unit":"hours","qualifier":"Operating time for one robotic radical prostatectomy; longer with extended lymph node dissection."},"initial_assessment_documents":["Prostate biopsy pathology report with Gleason score","Recent and previous PSA results","Prostate MRI report and images","PSMA PET or bone scan report (if available)","List of blood thinners","Prior pelvic or prostate surgery reports (if available)"],"travel_trips":{"min":1,"max":1,"one_trip_possible":true,"qualifier":"Single operation; hospital stay 1-2 nights, then stay nearby until catheter removal at 7-14 days. Total stay about 2-4 weeks."},"clinic_checks":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"C1","text":"Check the qualifications of the medical team who will treat you","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/going-abroad-for-treatment/treatment-abroad-checklist/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"Have you checked the qualifications of the medical team treating you?","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"C2","text":"Check that you can ask the treating team questions about your treatment","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/going-abroad-for-treatment/treatment-abroad-checklist/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"Have you been able to ask them questions about your treatment?","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"C3","text":"Check how your aftercare will be coordinated before you commit","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/going-abroad-for-treatment/treatment-abroad-checklist/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"Ensure you're clear about how your aftercare will be coordinated.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"C4","text":"Check that you understand the possible complications and side effects of the treatment","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/going-abroad-for-treatment/treatment-abroad-checklist/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"Make sure you understand the possible complications and side effects that could arise from your treatment.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"C5","text":"Check the facilities and standards at the clinic or hospital where you will be treated","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/going-abroad-for-treatment/treatment-abroad-checklist/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"Are you satisfied with the facilities and standards at the clinic or hospital where you'll be treated?","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-12","next_check_at":"2027-11-12","version":1},"red_flags":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"F1","text":"A cost that does not show which services it includes needs clarifying before booking","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.cdc.gov/yellow-book/hcp/health-care-abroad/medical-tourism.html","host":"cdc.gov","quote":"Medical tourists should ensure that they understand which services are included as part of the cost for their procedures.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":403}},{"id":"F2","text":"An advert or information that guarantees complete success should raise concerns","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://travelaware.campaign.gov.uk/surgery-abroad-cut-out-the-risk/","host":"travelaware.campaign.gov.uk","quote":"Any advert or information that guarantees complete success should raise concerns.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"F3","text":"Forceful persuasion or cheap, time-limited offers pushing you into a quick decision","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://travelaware.campaign.gov.uk/surgery-abroad-cut-out-the-risk/","host":"travelaware.campaign.gov.uk","quote":"Don’t be pressured into quick decisions either through forceful persuasion or cheap, time limited offers.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-12","next_check_at":"2027-11-12","version":1},"warning_signs":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"W1","text":"Painful blood in your urine after surgery","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/your-visit/patient-information-leaflets/discharge-information-following-a-robotic-assisted-laparoscopic-prostatectomy/","host":"gloshospitals.nhs.uk","quote":"Blood in your urine should not be painful, and should improve within 2 to 3 days.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"W2","text":"Bright red urine that does not clear","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://www.christie.nhs.uk/your-treatment-and-care/services/urology/post-operative-care-after-a-robotic-assisted-laparoscopic-prostatectomy-ralp","host":"christie.nhs.uk","quote":"Should your urine look bright red and does not clear, you should call The Christie Hotline.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"W3","text":"Large clots passing down the catheter","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/patient-information/robotic-radical-prostatectomy-frequently-asked-questions/","host":"cuh.nhs.uk","quote":"This is only of concern if you can see large clots or solid pieces of debris passing down the catheter.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-12","next_check_at":"2027-11-12","version":1},"take_home":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"T1","text":"It provides results from prostate tissue removed during surgery for follow-up care","document":"pathology report","source":{"url":"https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/patient-information/robotic-radical-prostatectomy/","host":"cuh.nhs.uk","quote":"A doctor will report on the results of the prostate tissue taken at the time of surgery.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"T2","text":"It records planned catheter removal follow-up after surgery","document":"catheter appointment letter","source":{"url":"https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/patient-information-pages/discharge-information-people-after-robotic-prostatectomy","host":"uclh.nhs.uk","quote":"Home Trial WithOut Catheter (TWOC) appointment letter – we’ll only arrange this if we are going to remove your catheter at the hospital.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"T3","text":"It provides instructions when catheter removal occurs at home","document":"catheter information sheet","source":{"url":"https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/patient-information-pages/discharge-information-people-after-robotic-prostatectomy","host":"uclh.nhs.uk","quote":"TWOC information sheet – we’ll only give you this if we have asked you to remove your catheter at home.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"T4","text":"Ask for written details of the procedure before you leave the hospital","document":"written procedure details","source":{"url":"https://rcseng.ac.uk/patient-care/cosmetic-surgery/after-surgery/","host":"rcseng.ac.uk","quote":"After your surgery, before you leave the hospital, ask for written information about the procedure you've had.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"T5","text":"Home doctor needs the clinic's follow-up recommendations in a written discharge summary","document":"discharge summary","source":{"url":"https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/about-us/individual-patient-commissioning/ipc-folder/advice-on-accessing-treatment-abroad","host":"sbuhb.nhs.wales","quote":"When you have treatment abroad, you must ask the treatment provider for their follow-up recommendations documented within a written discharge summary in English.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"T6","text":"Ask for copies of all prescriptions before you leave","document":"prescription copies","source":{"url":"https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/news/699/travelling-abroad-for-treatment","host":"travelhealthpro.org.uk","quote":"Remember to ask for copies of all your treatment records, including prescriptions, scans and x-rays before you leave.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-12","next_check_at":"2027-11-12","version":1},"alternatives":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"A1","text":"Your cancer is small and causes no symptoms","name":"Active surveillance","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/treatment/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"If your cancer is small and not causing any symptoms, it may just be monitored at first.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200},"operation_id":null},{"id":"A2","text":"You want to slow cancer and ease symptoms, not cure it","name":"Hormone therapy for prostate cancer","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/treatment/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"Hormone therapy alone does not cure prostate cancer, but it can slow it down and help symptoms.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200},"operation_id":698},{"id":"A3","text":"Your prostate cancer is early stage","name":"Radiotherapy for prostate cancer","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/treatment/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"Hormone therapy with radiotherapy aims to cure early prostate cancer.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200},"operation_id":695}],"checked_at":"2026-11-12","next_check_at":"2027-11-12","version":1},"technique_details":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"nerve-sparing-robotic-radical","name":"Nerve-sparing robotic radical prostatectomy","how_it_works":{"text":"The surgeon preserves some or all nerves when possible","source":{"url":"https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/patient-information-pages/robotic-prostatectomy","host":"uclh.nhs.uk","quote":"Permanent erection problems depend on whether the surgeon can save all or parts of your nerves.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},"recovery_daily":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"}},{"id":"non-nerve-sparing-robotic-radical","name":"Non-nerve-sparing robotic radical prostatectomy","how_it_works":{"text":"The surgeon does not preserve some or all nerves","source":{"url":"https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/patient-information-pages/robotic-prostatectomy","host":"uclh.nhs.uk","quote":"Permanent erection problems depend on whether the surgeon can save all or parts of your nerves.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},"recovery_daily":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"}},{"id":"with-pelvic-lymph-node-dissection","name":"With pelvic lymph node dissection","how_it_works":{"text":"Lymph nodes that drain the prostate are removed during surgery","source":{"url":"https://www.ucsfhealth.org/care/treatments/radical-prostatectomy","host":"ucsfhealth.org","quote":"In addition to removing the prostate gland, we may remove the lymph nodes draining the prostate.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},"recovery_daily":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-12","next_check_at":"2027-11-12","version":1}}},"hrefLanguages":[{"rel":"alternate","hreflang":"ru","language":"ru","href":"https://ru.bookimed.com/clinics/country=republic-of-korea/procedure=prostatektonomii-s-pomoschu-robota-davinchi/"}],"offerFilters":{"offer_count":0,"country_filter":[{"id":46,"name":"Turkey","alias":"turkey","iso_code":"TR"},{"id":1,"name":"Israel","alias":"israel","iso_code":"IL"},{"id":50,"name":"Czech Republic","alias":"czech-republic","iso_code":"CZ"},{"id":17,"name":"Poland","alias":"poland","iso_code":"PL"},{"id":34,"name":"Spain","alias":"spain","iso_code":"ES"}],"price_filter":{"from":0,"to":0,"avg":0}},"offersBlock":{},"illnessesByOperation":[{"id":16,"alias":"prostatitis","name":"Prostatitis"},{"id":97,"alias":"prostate-cancer","name":"Prostate cancer"},{"id":108,"alias":"bph","name":"Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)"},{"id":145,"alias":"adenocarcinoma","name":"Adenocarcinoma"}],"rendersOffersList":false,"fewClinics":false,"topCountriesCount":0}