Will surgery affect continence or erectile function?

Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery in Istanbul

Medically reviewed by Assoc. Prof. Kerem Aydın · robotic urologic oncology
Reviewed 02 Jul 2026 · next review Jan 2027

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Reviewed by Assoc. Prof. Kerem Aydın
02 Jul 2026 · consent verified

In short

Robotic prostatectomy at JCI hospitals costs $12,500–17,000 — about 40–50% less than Germany. Scheduled 3–7 days after review. A free 72h second opinion covers surgery vs. radiotherapy vs. surveillance.

Robotic radical prostatectomy at JCI-accredited Istanbul hospitals costs $12,500–17,000 — roughly 40–50% less than typical German prices for the same protocol. Surgery is typically scheduled 3–7 days after case review. A free 72-hour tumor-board second opinion tells you whether surgery, radiotherapy, or active surveillance fits your case.

What it costs

UPDATED Q3 2026PLACEHOLDER — PENDING Q3 2026 QUOTES

Robotic radical prostatectomy

$12,500–17,000

Germany typical $28,000 · −48%

Includes robotic surgery, anesthesia, 2–3 nights inpatient, pathology, catheter management, follow-up. Ranges come from partner-hospital quotes, updated quarterly.

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What it costs

Q3 2026

Robotic prostatectomy

$12,500–17,000

Germany: $28,000 · placeholder

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When surgery is indicated

One of several standard options for localized disease, alongside radiotherapy and active surveillance for very low-risk cases. Robotic approach allows nerve-sparing when the tumor permits it.

Surgery is one of several standard options for localized prostate cancer, alongside radiotherapy and, for very low-risk disease, active surveillance. The robotic (da Vinci) approach allows nerve-sparing technique when the tumor's location and grade permit it, aiming to preserve continence and function.

Surgery is typically appropriate when

Localized, organ-confined disease · patient fit for surgery and general anesthesia · patient preference for definitive local treatment

The board may advise an alternative when

Very low-risk, low-volume disease (surveillance candidate) · locally advanced disease better suited to radiotherapy + hormone therapy · significant surgical risk factors

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The operation

Robotic prostatectomyRobotic radical prostatectomy

da Vinci, nerve-sparing when feasible · 2–3 h · 2–3 nights

Prostate removed via robotic system through small incisions. Nerve-sparing when the tumor allows. Catheter stays 1–2 weeks post-discharge.The prostate is removed using a robotic surgical system controlled by the surgeon, through several small incisions. Nerve bundles are spared when the tumor's location and grade allow it, to preserve continence and erectile function. A catheter stays in place for 1–2 weeks after discharge.

Typical timeline

Arrival → surgery

Inpatient

Fit to fly home

Robotic prostatectomy

2–4 days

2–3 nights

day 8–10

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Who operates

Assoc. Prof. Kerem Aydın

Robotic urologic oncology · 14 yrs · 830 cases

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Hospital options

Two states of the same component — before and after your personal quote.

state 1 · pre-quote (anonymized)

Hospital AJCI

$9,200–11,800

Hospital BJCI

$8,500–10,400

Hospital C

$10,900–12,600

Names revealed with your personal quote

state 2 · post-quote (named)

Pera Oncology Center

JCI ACCREDITED · 2024

Named in your quote[placeholder name]

Your itemized quote$14,200

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Fair questionsFair questions about prostate surgery

It can, at least temporarily — nerve-sparing reduces but doesn't eliminate the risk. The board discusses this trade-off before you decide.

It can, at least temporarily — nerve-sparing technique reduces but does not eliminate this risk, and recovery of function varies by patient and by how much nerve tissue could safely be spared given the tumor. The tumor board discusses this trade-off with you before you decide, not after.

Every cancer case is individual. Assessments are based on the reports you provide and do not replace in-person examination. Survival statistics are population-level data, not personal predictions.

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