| Turkey | Thailand | ||
| Vaporization (with GreenLight Laser) | from AUD $2,510 | from AUD $3,765 | from AUD $4,742 |
| Transurethral microwave therapy (TUMT) | from AUD $2,789 | from AUD $2,510 | from AUD $2,510 |
| Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP) | from AUD $3,068 | from AUD $3,068 | from AUD $2,580 |
Professor Dr Baris Nuhoglu has performed over 900 urological procedures and personally designs every patient treatment plan at Men's Health Clinics.
Dr Bugra Cetin is a board-certified urological surgeon and PhD in Molecular Medicine who uses precise endoscopic techniques to treat enlarged prostate cases.
Associate Professor Basri Cakiroglu is a specialist urologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with a strong focus on endourology for managing prostate issues.
Professor Ilker Tinay is a lead uro-oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in high-tech treatments for urinary conditions and prostate health.
The impact of BPH treatments in Turkey on sexual function depends on the method chosen. Modern techniques like Aquablation Therapy and Rezum preserve ejaculation in over 95% of cases. Traditional surgeries like TURP or HoLEP carry a 60–80% risk of retrograde ejaculation or dry orgasms.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish specialists at centres like Anadolu Medical Center provide Aquablation. Aquablation is a rare robotic water-jet treatment. It avoids heat damage to sexual nerves. Choosing Aquablation over traditional TURP can reduce the risk of ejaculatory changes from 80% to 5%. For those on a budget, Hisar Hospital offers TUIP packages for A$4,500. TUIP is often less invasive than a full resection.
Patient Consensus: Patients note that medications like tamsulosin often reduce semen volume. However, switching to sex-sparing alternatives or procedural treatments in Turkey typically restores normal function.
Turkey offers BPH treatments like HoLEP laser enucleation and robotic-assisted adenomectomy for large prostates. Minimally invasive options including Aquablation, Rezum water vapour therapy, and GreenLight laser vaporisation are available at JCI-accredited centres. Specialists commonly perform TURP using bipolar systems to reduce recovery times.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish urology hubs like Anadolu Medical Center and Memorial Sisli are increasingly specialising. They focus on high-volume robotic and laser procedures. Prof. Dr Murat Binbay has performed over 600 robotic operations. Others like Prof. Dr Fatih Kurtulus hold European FEBU certification. This expertise allows Turkish clinics to offer nerve-sparing Aquablation. It is a rare technique that sits between minor procedures and major surgery.
Patient Consensus: To avoid retrograde ejaculation, men often choose Aquablation or Rezum in Turkey. Those with very large prostates noted that HoLEP provided the most durable relief. This was despite a short hospital stay.
International patients choose Turkey for prostate enlargement treatment. They come for minimally invasive techniques like HoLEP and Aquablation. Accredited Istanbul clinics offer specialised care at competitive rates. Patients benefit from experienced urologists. Many hold European Board of Urology (FEBU) certification. They also benefit from virtually no waitlists.
Bookimed Expert Insight: The true advantage in Turkey is surgeon volume. Specialists like Prof. Dr Murat Binbay at Memorial Sisli have performed 600+ robotic cases. This high volume often leads to better results in complex uro-oncology procedures. The outcomes surpass those at low-volume local centres.
Patient Consensus: Men appreciate the straightforward 'one-stop' care in Turkey. Most find the experience surprisingly comfortable. They note that clinic-led transport and lodging made the entire trip stress-free.
Prostatic hyperplasia treatment in Turkey typically requires 1 to 2 nights in hospital. Recovery varies by technique. Most patients return to light activity within 5 days. Full healing takes 4 to 12 weeks. International patients usually stay in the country for 7 days before flying.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While many clinics suggest a 5-day stay, Australian patients should plan for 10 days. Data shows specialist centres like Hisar Hospital Intercontinental offer TUIP packages with a single-night stay for A$4,500. Choosing experienced surgeons like Prof. Dr Fatih Kurtuluş, who holds European Board certification, ensures smoother catheter management before the flight home.
Patient Consensus: Men note that walking begins the day after surgery. Bladder adaptation can take 3 months. Patients emphasise avoiding long-distance travel for 3 weeks if possible. They also advise managing expectations around early urinary urgency in Turkey.