Prostate Cancer Treatment Clinics Abroad — Page 8

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital is South Korea’s first digital hospital featuring the BESTcare safety system. Prostate cancer patients can start with oncologist consultations around A$50. The clinic offers Da Vinci robotic prostatectomy for minimally invasive surgery, which may cost around A$33,600–38,300. Free transfers from Incheon Airport and medical interpreters support Australians travelling for treatment. It is GHA-accredited and named among Newsweek's World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023, ensuring trusted care with advanced tech.

Artemis Hospitals was the first in India to use Image Guided Radiation Therapy. The clinic holds JCI accreditation and operates a dedicated Cancer Centre. A personalised prostate program costs around A$10,100. This package includes a Gallium-68 PSMA PET/CT scan, TUR channeling, and bilateral DJ stenting. It also covers a three-day hospital stay in a two-bed ward and local transfers. Minimally invasive laparoscopic prostatectomy typically runs A$8,500–17,200. A support team of 40 people assists international patients with visas and accommodation.

Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul offers advanced prostate cancer care with JCI accreditation. Diagnostics start from around A$300 for CT scans and A$500 for MRI. Treatment options include precision radiotherapy using TrueBeam STx and Halcyon systems, typically running A$5,600–8,400 for short courses. Surgical choices range from TURP at about A$5,600 to laparoscopic prostatectomy around A$8,400, including hospital stay and anaesthesia. The hospital also provides rapid PET-CT imaging and nuclear therapies like Lu-177 PSMA for complex cases.

Biruni University Hospital is a multidisciplinary centre holding TEMOS quality certification. Professor Senem Karabulut leads the oncology team, holding a PhD in Molecular Oncology and ESMO certification. Diagnostics start with specialist consultations around A$200 and MRI scans from A$700. Radical prostatectomy typically runs A$19,700, including a PET-PSMA scan, four nights in hospital, and airport transfers. Other available treatments include Tomotherapy, usually costing A$11,800–19,800, and brachytherapy which typically runs A$14,000–16,800. The hospital serves a regular flow of Australian patients.

Professor Çağ Çal offers specialised focal ablation using Nanoknife technology at Medicana International İzmir Hospital. This non-invasive treatment uses Irreversible Electroporation to target tumours while aiming to protect urinary and sexual functions. The Nanoknife package typically costs around A$23,800. This comprehensive price covers the procedure under light anaesthesia, pre-op tests, and a 2–3 day hospital stay. It also includes local transfers and translation services. Professor Çağ Çal also provides robotic surgery options for patients requiring surgical intervention.

Gachon University Gil Medical Center in Incheon offers thorough prostate cancer diagnostics with advanced imaging like 3.0T MRI and PET-CT. Extended blood analysis starts from around A$700, while CT scans may cost between A$700–1,000. MRI of the spine cord is available at about A$2,100. This JCI-accredited cancer centre is just an hour from Incheon International Airport and provides 24/7 emergency care and telemedicine for added peace of mind.