Prostate cancer Treatment in test — Page 15

Prof. Sebastian Melchior, Head of the Prostate Cancer Center, offers 14-day all-inclusive da Vinci robotic prostatectomy for around $21,821, covering surgery, hospital stay, and rehab. The JCI-accredited center is certified by German/European Cancer Societies and provides a complete treatment range. Brachytherapy may cost $7,667–$11,206 and radiotherapy runs $9,436–$23,001. An initial online consultation with an oncologist starts from $767.

Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus, a University of Duisburg-Essen teaching hospital, has 19 departments and 10 certified centers. It treats around 80,000 patients each year. Care covers obesity surgery, pancreatic surgery, cardiology, joint replacement, breast cancer, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation.

• Certified competence centers for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Pancreatic Surgery, Chest Pain Unit, Arthroplasty, and Breast Cancer – each accredited by German medical societies.
• Da Vinci robotic system, latest-generation MRI, cone-beam C-arm CT, and intensity-modulated radiation therapy on-site.
• Specialized rehabilitation covers cancer, neurological, and physiotherapeutic recovery.
• Founded in 1870 by Alfred Krupp, the hospital was one of the world's first to use an X-ray device.
• International patients receive a personal treatment plan, English-speaking coordinator, and private 1-2 bed wards with bathrooms.

European Health Center Otwock is Poland's first private hospital specializing in oncology and cardiology. It houses the country's only Interdisciplinary Cardio-oncology Department. It was also the first in Poland to receive all technological innovations from Philips Healthcare.

• Radiology department is a Philips International Reference Centre with 3-Tesla MRI and 128-slice CT.
• One of the top centers worldwide for pulmonary artery angioplasty and pump implantation.
• Urology department, accredited by the Polish Ministry of Health and EBU, performs laparoscopic onco-urological surgery.
• Offers genetic testing for prostate, breast, ovarian, and colorectal cancers, including Mammaprint and 4K-score analysis.

Clinica Universidad de Navarra holds JCI accreditation and has treated over 700,000 patients from 70 countries. The hospital specializes in oncology with prostate cancer treatment typically costing between $12,200–$19,800. The center operates a dedicated oncology unit with advanced diagnostics and personalized treatment plans.

Forty percent of international medical tourists pick Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. It treats over 400,000 patients yearly from 150 countries and holds JCI accreditation. Part of the Bangkok Dusit Medical Services group, its top specialties are cardiology and cosmetic surgery.

• Heart Center performs coronary bypass surgery without a heart-lung machine.
• Received the Prime Minister's Export Award for services to international patients.
• Digital Mammogram with Tomosynthesis offers 2D and 3D breast imaging in 10 seconds with less pain.
• 128-Slice CT scans coronary arteries in 4 seconds with 90% accuracy.
• Accredited by TEMOS and certified under ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD.

Aster CMI Hospital is part of the Aster DM Healthcare network, which spans 320 clinics across 9 countries. It leads the world in organ transplants using robotic surgery and 3D printing. The main specialties are organ transplant, cardiac surgeries, and neurosciences.

• Performed the world’s first successful multiple organ transplant on a child under 7 kg.
• One of few Indian hospitals performing robotic kidney transplants — 54 completed so far.
• First in India to perform robotic mitral valve repair. Cardiac surgeons have done over 20,000 open-heart surgeries.
• Only center in Bangalore offering cartilage surgery. Orthopedics uses 3D printing for advanced trauma cases.
• Free airport transfers and interpreters are available. Patients receive a personal coordinator.

Lippe Detmold Clinic is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in Germany, with over 150,000 patients treated annually. Its core specialties are surgery, cardiology, and orthopedics. Certified by the German Cardiac Society for heart failure and congenital heart disease care.

• Over 3,200 patients treated in cardiology each year. Two catheterization labs on site.
• TOP-15 hospital in Germany for knee and hip joint replacements, per German Health Insurance research.
• Lowest postoperative complication rate in orthopedics across North Rhine-Westphalia.
• Spine operations done endoscopically using a neuronavigation system to protect nerves.
• English-speaking coordinator helps with airport transfers, hotel booking, and interpreters.

Lippe Lemgo Clinic is a DKG-certified cancer center ranked #1 in North Rhine-Westphalia by Focus magazine. Its core specialties are oncology, oncohematology, and radiotherapy. The hospital is part of Klinikum Lippe GmbH, a network treating 150,000 patients each year.

• Performs over 150 rectal surgeries and complex pancreatic operations annually.
• Uses a latest-generation linear accelerator with IGRT and IMRT for precise radiation therapy.
• High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell transplant for lymphoma and leukemia.
• Offers organ-preserving and endoscopic tumor removal through tiny incisions or natural openings.
• An international patient department provides interpreters, transfers, and concierge services.

SALUSS Medical Group holds National Healthcare Accreditation and performs the advanced PET-CT with Gallium 68 (PSMA) scan for precise prostate cancer staging. This diagnostic package may cost around 2,350 USD. It includes the scan, airport transfers, interpreter support, and 24/7 assistance at their clinics in Antalya and Istanbul.

Bremen-Ost Clinic is recognized among top German medical facilities for high treatment success rates, handling 19,000 patients annually. Robotic prostatectomy may cost around $12,200–$19,800. The multidisciplinary hospital is part of the Gesundheit Nord-Klinikverbund Bremen network.