Bladder Cancer Treatment Clinics Abroad — Page 8

Medicana Sivas Hospital provides a full logistical support package, covering free Istanbul–Sivas return flights, airport transfers, and hotel bookings. Transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT) typically costs around A$6,500, including intracavitary injection and 3–5 nights in hospital. A cystectomy with ileal loop is around A$8,200, while a neobladder reconstruction is around A$14,000. All packages cover pre-op tests, anaesthesia, nursing, and accommodation for an accompanying person. Professor Dr Gokhan Gokce has practised as a urology specialist since 1992.

Manipal Hospitals in Bangalore is a JCI, ISO 9001, and NABH accredited centre offering wide-ranging cancer care. Their multidisciplinary oncology department treats bladder cancer along with many other cancers. With 600 beds and 56 specialties, the hospital handles over 2 million patients yearly. International patients benefit from dedicated coordinators, airport transfers, and accommodation support. This large hospital ranks among India’s top 10 and is known as one of the best in Bangalore, providing comprehensive care throughout the treatment journey.

Severance Hospital in Seoul is JCI-accredited and offers advanced bladder cancer treatments including robotic surgery with the Da Vinci system and radiosurgery. Diagnostics start from around A$60 for a specialist consultation, with MRI scans typically running A$1,300–1,600 and PET/CT scans around A$1,600. The hospital has strong ties with Anderson Cancer Center and Johns Hopkins University, providing access to high-quality care. Dr Won Sik Ham leads bladder cancer treatment with surgical and oncological skills.

Apollo Hospital Indraprastha is South Asia’s largest medical network, equipped with TrueBeam STx radiotherapy and da Vinci robotic surgery systems. It handles over 1,000,000 international patients yearly and holds JCI accreditation. Complex bladder cancer diagnostics include advanced imaging like PET-MRI, which may cost around A$1,600. Dr Kumar Ramesh leads bladder cancer care with strong ties to urology societies, ensuring expert surgical management. The centre has English-speaking staff and ranks among the world’s best hospitals according to Newsweek.

Fortis Gurgaon is a NABH and NABL accredited cancer centre offering robotic and minimally invasive bladder cancer surgery using the Da Vinci system. Surgery usually involves 1-2 days in hospital and faster recovery. Advanced radiotherapy options like IMRT, IGRT, and VMAT precisely target tumours, preserving healthy tissue. Diagnostics include MRI, CT, PET-CT, and biopsy. The centre supports international patients with personal coordinators, airport transfers, interpreters, and onsite rehab facilities to aid recovery.

Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon is a JCI-accredited multispecialty centre with a dedicated oncology and urology research unit. Since 2010, the hospital has offered robotic surgeries for bladder cancer, providing advanced treatment options. The facility has 45 operation theatres and 1250 beds, supporting complex cases. It's just 18 km from Indira Gandhi International Airport, with nearby metro and affordable hotels from around A$26 to A$51 per night, making travel and stay easier for Australians.