In Turkey, robotic da Vinci prostatectomy typically costs from AUD $24,253 to AUD $27,106. Prices depend on the specific surgical technique, the extent of lymph node removal, and the hospital's infrastructure in hubs like Istanbul and Izmir. Patients save around 25% by travelling to Turkey from Australia, where this procedure costs AUD $34,240 on average. Most Turkish packages include 4 days of hospitalisation, VIP transfers, and preoperative tests.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a surgeon with high procedural volumes is the best way to ensure value. Specialists like Dr Volkan Tugcu or Dr Ilker Tinay have performed over 900 urological surgeries each. Some clinics, like Men's Health Clinics, offer premium packages for approximately A$28,000 that include 10 days in a 5-star hotel. This allows for a comfortable recovery period rarely included in standard Australian private healthcare quotes.
| Turkey | Thailand | South Korea | |
| Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy | from AUD $24,253 | from AUD $21,400 | from AUD $30,827 |
Professor Baris Nuhoglu has performed approximately 1,100 urological procedures, with a distinct focus on robotic-assisted surgery at Men's Health Clinics.
Dr. Ilker Tinay is an urological oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He sits on the Executive Board of the Association of Urooncology. Dr. Tinay specializes in minimally invasive surgery and neo-bladder reconstruction. He works at Anadolu, a Top 10 global hospital according to MTQUA. The center is also affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
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.
The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine at Hacettepe University and completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.
Specializing in oncology, the doctor has extensive experience in treating various cancers, including breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head and neck, and gastrointestinal cancers.
The doctor has worked at prestigious institutions such as The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.