Urology
Starting from
$2,000
Up to $8,000 depending on centre
Typical duration
5–10 days
Including pre-operative work-up
Partner hospitals
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Effective surgical and minimally invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — from gold-standard TURP and laser enucleation (HoLEP) to the innovative UroLift procedure — delivering lasting relief from urinary obstruction symptoms without the long-term side effects feared by many patients.
Your case is matched to a centre on the basis of clinical outcome data, not marketing. We coordinate every step — from pre-operative work-up to post-treatment follow-up — with a dedicated care coordinator.
Prostate Enlargement (BPH) Treatment
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Treatment approaches
Standard Approach
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
5–10 days
Robotic-Assisted Option
Aquablation Therapy (Robotic Waterjet Ablation)
3–7 days
| Standard | Robotic-Assisted | |
|---|---|---|
| Procedure | Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) | Aquablation Therapy (Robotic Waterjet Ablation) |
| Technology | Conventional surgical instruments | Robotic-assisted surgical system with surgeon oversight |
| Availability | Hospital-dependent | Selected hospitals with robotic capability |
| Specialist | Procedure specialist | Specialist with relevant robotic experience |
| Clinical suitability | Case-dependent | Case-dependent |
| Tariff | $2,000–$8,000 | $3,800–$11,000 |
| Duration | 5–10 days | 3–7 days |
Why can robotic-assisted procedures cost more?
Robotic-assisted procedures rely on additional technology and equipment beyond the standard operating platform and clinical team. This additional technology component is generally not included in standard case pricing.
Is robotic-assisted surgery always recommended?
No. Robotic-assisted surgery is not appropriate for every procedure or patient. Availability and suitability are determined by the treating specialist, based on your imaging, clinical condition, and the treating hospital's capabilities.
Average coordinated costs across our partner centres. Final pricing depends on clinical complexity and chosen hospital.
| Country | Avg. cost | vs. cheapest |
|---|---|---|
🇮🇳 India New Delhi · Chennai · Bengaluru · Hyderabad · Mumbai · Kochi | $2,500 | —chevron_right |
🇹🇷 Turkey Istanbul | $5,000 | +100%chevron_right |
Costs are indicative estimates and vary by procedure specifics, hospital, and clinical complexity. Request a personalised estimate for your specific case.
This treatment category covers several different operations with different levels of invasiveness, recovery times, and costs. The country averages above blend all of them together — use the breakdown below for a more realistic, procedure-specific estimate.
The traditional gold-standard surgery for an enlarged prostate: a resectoscope is passed through the urethra and an electrical loop shaves away the obstructing prostate tissue piece by piece, with no external incision. It works well for small-to-moderately-enlarged glands, but the electrical current causes more bleeding and a longer catheter time than the newer laser and office-based options below.
Typical recovery · 4–6 weeks
Typically a 2–3 night hospital stay with a catheter left in for 1–3 days and continuous bladder irrigation immediately after surgery; light activity resumes within 1–2 weeks, with full recovery and unrestricted activity (including heavy lifting) by 4–6 weeks. Retrograde ejaculation (harmless, but causes infertility) occurs in roughly 65–90% of men.
India
$3,000–$6,000
Turkey
$4,500–$7,500
Thailand
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
A holmium laser is used to peel the entire enlarged inner portion of the prostate away from its outer capsule (much as a surgeon would in open removal), and the freed tissue is then cut into pieces and suctioned out. Because it removes the whole obstructing adenoma regardless of size, HoLEP is especially suited to very large prostates that might otherwise need open surgery, with less bleeding and a shorter catheter time than TURP — though it requires specialized laser equipment and a highly experienced surgeon.
Typical recovery · 2–3 weeks
Hospital stay is usually 1–2 nights, with the catheter typically removed within 24 hours (versus 1–3 days for TURP) thanks to the laser's superior bleeding control. Most patients resume light activity within a week and are fully recovered by 2–3 weeks. Retrograde ejaculation rates are similar to TURP, but transfusion and re-treatment rates are lower.
India
$3,500–$6,500
Turkey
$6,500–$13,000
Thailand
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
Small permanent implants (like tiny suture anchors) are placed through a cystoscope to pull the enlarged prostate lobes apart and hold the urethral channel open, without cutting, heating, or removing any tissue. Because nothing is cut or burned, UroLift preserves sexual and ejaculatory function better than any other option here, and can often be done in an office setting — but it works best in small-to-moderate glands without a large obstructing middle lobe, and its symptom relief is more modest with a higher chance of needing a repeat procedure later.
Typical recovery · days–2 weeks
Usually a same-day, catheter-free or short-catheter (24–48 hour) procedure done under local anesthesia or light sedation; most men return to normal activity within a few days to 2 weeks, faster than any surgical alternative. Retrograde ejaculation occurs in under 1–2% of patients, but roughly 13% of patients need a further procedure within 5 years, higher than TURP, HoLEP, or Rezūm.
India
$4,000–$6,000
Turkey
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
Thailand
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
A handheld device delivers short bursts of sterile water vapor (steam) directly into the enlarged prostate tissue; as the vapor condenses it releases thermal energy that kills the excess cells, which the body then gradually reabsorbs and shrinks over the following weeks to months. Like UroLift, it is a quick, tissue-preserving, office-based option with minimal effect on sexual function, but symptom improvement is gradual rather than immediate, and it is generally reserved for small-to-moderate prostates rather than very large glands.
Typical recovery · 2–4 weeks
Performed in a single short outpatient session under light sedation or local anesthetic, but a catheter is usually needed afterward for about 3–7 days while the initial swelling from treatment subsides — longer than UroLift's typical catheter time. Most men resume normal daily activity within 1–2 weeks, though the full symptom benefit builds gradually over 4–12 weeks as the treated tissue shrinks. New sexual or ejaculatory dysfunction is rare.
India
$3,000–$5,000
Turkey
$2,900–$5,200
Thailand
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
Cost ranges are indicative estimates for international patients and vary with implant choice, number of levels treated, surgeon, and hospital. Request a personalised quote for your specific case.
Clinical detail: AAOS OrthoInfo, Mayo Clinic Health System, Cleveland Clinic. Cost ranges cross-checked across multiple independent medical-tourism sources per country where marked; ranges flagged "pending verification" could not be independently confirmed at the time of writing.
Kochi, India
Amrita Hospital Kochi is a major teaching hospital in Kerala with extensive departments, advanced diagnostics and strong academic/research links. Established in 1998, it operates 1350 beds with 450 doctors across cardiology, oncology, haematology, neurology and orthopaedics, and holds NABH, NABL and ISO 9000:2015 accreditation, combining tertiary clinical care with medical education and research.
450+
Specialists
1,350+
Beds
Both TURP and HoLEP are highly effective surgical treatments for BPH, but they differ in scope and ideal candidates. TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate) is the traditional gold standard, best suited for prostate glands of moderate size (30–80 mL). HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation) is preferred for very large prostates (over 80 mL) that might otherwise require open surgery — it removes the entire obstructive tissue using a laser and has lower blood loss, shorter catheter time, and a durable long-term result. HoLEP requires specialized equipment and a highly skilled surgeon, which is why international centers with high caseloads can offer a quality advantage. Your urologist will assess your prostate volume, urinary flow rate, and overall health to recommend the most appropriate option.
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