Nephrectomy in Turkey typically costs from AUD $14,140 to AUD $24,038, depending on whether the surgeon uses open, laparoscopic, or robotic techniques. In Australia, similar procedures cost around AUD $34,360 on average, meaning patients save approximately 44%. Most Turkish packages include the surgical fees, hospital stay, anaesthesia, and airport transfers as standard.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing specialized centres often provides better value than general hospitals. Men's Health Clinics, for example, offers all-inclusive packages for approximately A$16,800. This includes a 10-night hotel stay for a comfortable recovery. For complex cases, Anadolu Medical Center is accredited by OECI and often ranks among the top global hospitals for oncology. They provide robotic radical nephrectomy for about A$33,600, including hospitalisation and transfers.
| Turkey | Thailand | South Korea | |
| Nephrectomy | from AUD $14,140 | from AUD $16,968 | from AUD $12,726 |
| Nephrectomy with Da Vinci Robot | from AUD $14,140 | from AUD $21,210 | from AUD $22,624 |
| Kidney-sparing surgery | from AUD $19,061 | from AUD $11,312 | - |
The doctor is an Urological Oncologist specializing in Minimal Invasive Surgery, Neo-Bladder Reconstruction, and Urological Cancer at Anadolu Medical Center. With a Bachelor Degree from Istanbul University and a Residency in Urology from Marmara University, the doctor has been recognized with several awards, including the Science Encouragement Award for Residency Students in 2008 and the Young Academic Presentation Award in 2012.
The doctor is an Executive Board Member of the Association of Urooncology and Secretary of the Bladder Tumours Research Group. Additionally, the doctor is a member of the International Bladder Cancer Network, European Association of Urology, and the American College of Surgeons.
Dr Bugra Cetin is a board-certified urological surgeon and PhD holder who specialises in minimally invasive laparoscopic nephrectomies at Uroaesthetic.
The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine at 19 Mayıs University in 1994 and completed a residency at Taksim Teaching and Research Hospital in 2002. The doctor has contributed to numerous international and local journals, showcasing expertise in the fields of endourology, pediatric urology, urooncology, andrology, and infertility. The doctor has worked at various health centers and hospitals, including the T.R. Ministry of Health Samsun Ayvacik Health Center, Samsun Carsamba Health Center, Taksim Training and Research Hospital, and Giresun Şebinkarahisar State Hospital.
When considering Nephrectomy, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:
Renal resection involves removing part of the kidney to treat conditions like tumors while preserving kidney function.
This procedure involves the robotic-assisted removal of a kidney using the Da Vinci surgical system for precision and minimally invasive operation.