Robotic Prostatectomy

Under general anaesthesia, six small ports are inserted into the lower abdomen and the patient is placed in steep Trendelenburg position. The da Vinci robotic arms are docked and the surgeon operates from a console, dissecting the bladder away from the prostate, dividing the dorsal venous complex, and removing the prostate, seminal vesicles and surrounding fascia. The neurovascular bundles are preserved when oncologically safe. The bladder neck is reconstructed and a vesico-urethral anastomosis is created over a urinary catheter. Pelvic lymph nodes are sampled if indicated.

1. 1Multidisciplinary review of biopsy histology, multiparametric MRI and (if indicated) PSMA-PET staging.
2. 2Pre-operative bloods, ECG, group-and-save and anaesthetic assessment.
3. 3Pelvic-floor exercises started 4-6 weeks before surgery to aid post-operative continence.
4. 4Bowel preparation per local protocol; stop anticoagulants and antiplatelets as advised.
5. 5Informed consent covering potential incontinence, erectile dysfunction and need for adjuvant therapy.

1. 1Day 0-1: Most patients are discharged within 24-48 hours of surgery.
2. 2Days 1-7: Home with urethral catheter; light walking encouraged; no heavy lifting.
3. 3Day 7-14: Catheter removal in clinic and first wound check.
4. 4Weeks 2-6: Gradual return to office work; continue pelvic-floor exercises.
5. 5Weeks 6-12: First post-operative PSA and continence assessment.
6. 6Months 3-12: Continence usually returns by 3-6 months; erectile function recovery is monitored with phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors and rehabilitation as needed.

At clinics listed on xcuro, prices for robotic prostatectomy are: Turkey $11,000 (1 clinic). Final prices depend on your case and are confirmed in writing after a free consultation.

There is no single best country; it depends on the surgeon, the clinic and how far you are willing to travel. Among clinics listed on xcuro, prices start lowest in Turkey (from $11,000), which also has the most clinics (1). Compare surgeons' credentials and independent ratings before price.

Typically $38,813, according to MDsave, 2026.

Plan on about 7 days, from arrival to the flight home. Your surgeon will confirm when it is safe to travel.

Most U.S. health plans do not pay for elective surgery abroad, and cosmetic procedures are not covered at all. The CDC also warns that care for complications after surgery abroad may not be covered, so check your plan before you book.