| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Prostatectomy | from $4,800 | from $17,000 | from $12,000 |
| Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) | from $4,100 | from $5,500 | from $4,000 |
| Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy | from $17,000 | from $20,000 | from $10,000 |
| Laparoscopic prostatectomy | from $7,500 | from $18,000 | from $14,000 |
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Fahad MawloodSpecialists at Anadolu perform prostatectomy (removal of the prostate) in case of cancer.
The operation is carried out under general anesthesia. It can take up to 4 hours.
The urine catheter is placed for 1-2 weeks to withdraw the liquid.
After surgery, a patient stays in the Hospital for 3-5 days.
The cost of prostatectomy usually includes:
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul, Turkiye, accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) for meeting high standards of treatment quality and safety.
The hospital specializes in oncology, hematology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and bariatric procedures, including gastric sleeve, bypass, and balloon. It also offers comprehensive health check-ups.
Annually, over 500,000 patients seek medical care at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. Patients from Europe, America, Africa, CIS, and the Balkans choose the hospital for specialized and high-quality treatment.
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Please note that each patient"s recovery process is different and may vary from this guide.
Dr. Baris Nuhoglu is a renowned specialist in Urooncology, Endourology, and Pediatric Urology. His career includes roles such as Head of Urology at various institutions, numerous professional memberships, and an extensive list of publications. He is trained in various operations, including High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU), Nephrectomy, and Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy among others.
Dr. Bugra Cetin, MD, PhD, is a board-certified urologist. He specializes in penile prosthesis surgery, genital reconstruction, and male sexual health. He has performed hundreds of penile implant and reconstructive procedures. His patients report high satisfaction and safety rates.
Dr. Cetin uses advanced surgical techniques to treat erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, and premature ejaculation. He is skilled in inflatable and malleable implants, plaque excision, grafting, and penile denervation. He also performs urooncologic, endourologic, and reconstructive surgeries. He has achieved excellent results in complex cases.
Dr. Cetin is accredited by IICPI and holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine. He is an active member of ISSM, ESSM, EAU, and the Turkish Association of Urology. His memberships show his dedication to excellence and innovation in urology.
Assoc. Prof. Basri Çakıroğlu, M.D., is a urologist with expertise in endourology, pediatric urology, urooncology, andrology, and infertility. He graduated from 19 Mayıs University School of Medicine in 1994. He completed his residency at Taksim Teaching and Research Hospital in 2002.
Dr. Çakıroğlu has published many articles in both international and local medical journals. He has worked at several leading health centers, including Samsun Ayvacik and Carsamba Health Centers, and Giresun Şebinkarahisar State Hospital.
Dr. Mustafa Solak is a medical oncologist with expertise in breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head-neck, and gastrointestinal cancers. He graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital. He then pursued a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.
Dr. Solak has managed many complex cancer cases. He has contributed to clinical advancements at respected centers, including the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has also worked at Hitit University Corum Training Hospital and Medical Park Hospital. His experience shows a strong commitment to cancer care and research.
Written by Anna Leonova
When considering Prostatectomy, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:
This minimally invasive procedure uses robotic technology to remove the prostate gland, primarily for prostate cancer treatment.
This prostate surgery involves removing parts of the prostate gland to treat urinary problems due to an enlarged prostate.
It is a minimally invasive procedure for removing the prostate gland, often used in prostate cancer treatment.
There are such types of surgical treatment for prostate cancer:
The prostatectomy cost depends on its type. The open prostate removal is usually the cheapest one.
The prostatectomy includes such steps:
It includes medical survey, urine and blood tests, X-ray, ECG, Ultrasound, CT.
A patient is under general anesthesia. Depending on the prostate surgery type, a doctor makes incisions and removes the gland. The duration of the procedure is 2-4 hours. Then a patient stays in a hospital for 3-5 days. After prostatectomy a doctor places the catheter to withdraw the urine. It is taken off in 7-14 days.
Its duration depends on the prostatectomy type. A patient needs to keep diet, take antibiotics and painkillers. In 7 days after the surgery, a doctor removes stitches. In 1 month a patient can return to work, in 2 months — to physical activity.
The cost of prostatectomy is affected by the following factors:
The cost of prostatectomy usually include:
In most of the cases, such services as a transfer, language assistance (if necessary), extra-consultations with a doctor are paid additionally.
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