Urology Treatment in Istanbul for International Patients
Prof. Dr. Basri Çakıroğlu, Professor of Urology and robotic surgeon, treats patients from the United Kingdom, Europe, the Gulf, the Balkans and the CIS at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital in Istanbul. Most cases — HoLEP laser prostate surgery, laser kidney stone removal, robotic prostatectomy and male fertility microsurgery — are planned remotely from your reports and completed within a single short visit.
How it works
Step 1
Send your reports
Share your MRI, CT, ultrasound, PSA, semen analysis or biopsy reports by WhatsApp or e-mail. No appointment is needed for this first review.
Step 2
Remote evaluation
Prof. Dr. Çakıroğlu reviews your case and, when useful, arranges a short video consultation. You receive a written plan: recommended treatment, length of stay and medications to stop.
Step 3
Travel planning
Once the plan is clear, you book flights and accommodation. Our coordinator advises on hotels near the hospital and can arrange airport transfer on request.
Step 4
Treatment in Istanbul
Consultation, pre-operative tests and surgery take place at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, a JCI-accredited private hospital on the Asian side of Istanbul with 24-hour intensive care.
Step 5
Follow-up from home
Your first check is completed before departure. Pathology and discharge reports are sent electronically; later tests can be done locally and shared with us, with video consultations whenever needed.
Typical length of stay in Istanbul
Includes consultation, pre-operative tests, surgery, hospital nights and the check-up before you fly. Individual plans may differ.
| Procedure | Stay | |
|---|---|---|
| HoLEP laser prostate surgery | 4–5 days | Details |
| Kidney stone laser treatment (RIRS / URS) | 3 days | Details |
| Mini-PCNL for large kidney stones | 4–5 days | Details |
| Robotic radical prostatectomy | 10–12 days | Details |
| Robotic partial nephrectomy | 7–10 days | Details |
| Microsurgical varicocele repair | 3–4 days | Details |
| Penile implant surgery | 4–5 days | Details |
| MRI + fusion prostate biopsy | 2–3 days | Details |
| TOT sling for stress incontinence | 3 days | Details |
The hospital
- Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Ümraniye — Asian side of Istanbul, 35 min from Sabiha Gökçen Airport
- JCI-accredited private hospital with 24-hour intensive care and on-site imaging (MRI, CT)
- daVinci surgical robot, holmium laser and current-generation flexible endoscopy
- Single rooms with companion bed; halal and special-diet meals available
The surgeon
- Professor of Urology, Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine
- Head of the Urology Clinic at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital since 2010
- More than 30 years of clinical practice; over 10,000 surgical procedures
- Focus: HoLEP laser prostate surgery, daVinci robotic uro-oncology, endourological stone surgery, andrology microsurgery
Treatments for international patients
Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery
Keyhole, highly precise, minimal pain, and rapid recovery surgical procedures utilizing the state-of-the-art daVinci surgical robot.
Prostate Diseases & Laser Therapies
Advanced minimally invasive therapies for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) including HoLEP, ThuFLEP, and Rezum.
Urologic Oncology
Comprehensive surgical treatment of prostate, kidney, bladder, testicular, and adrenal cancers using a multidisciplinary approach.
Kidney & Urinary Tract Stones
Laser-assisted disintegration of stones inside the kidney without any surgical incision, reducing recovery time to a single day.
Andrology & Men's Health
Microsurgical and innovative clinical treatments for erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, varicocele, and male infertility.
Female Urology & Urinary Incontinence
Comfortable and durable surgical correction for female urinary leakage and pelvic organ prolapse.
Patient guides
HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery in Turkey: What International Patients Should Know
HoLEP is the size-independent, low-bleeding gold standard for enlarged prostate. Here is how the procedure, hospital stay, recovery and travel planning work for patients coming to Istanbul from abroad.
OncologyRobotic Prostatectomy in Istanbul: A Guide for Patients Considering Treatment in Turkey
Nerve-sparing daVinci robotic prostatectomy for localised prostate cancer: who benefits, how continence and erectile function are protected, what the hospital stay looks like and how follow-up works when you live abroad.
Stone DiseaseKidney Stone Laser Treatment (RIRS) in Turkey: Incision-Free Surgery and a 3-Day Stay
Which stones pass on their own, which need treatment, and how flexible ureteroscopy with holmium laser (RIRS) removes kidney stones without any incision — with a typical stay of only three days in Istanbul.
AndrologyMicrosurgical Varicocele Repair in Istanbul: Improving Male Fertility Without a Long Stay
Varicocele is the most common correctable cause of male infertility. Learn who benefits from repair, why the microsurgical subinguinal technique is the gold standard, and how a day-case operation fits into a short trip to Istanbul.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a visa to come to Turkey for treatment?
- Citizens of many countries enter Turkey visa-free or with an e-Visa obtained online in minutes. Check the official e-Visa website for your nationality; we provide an invitation letter on request for visa applications.
- Is there an English-speaking coordinator?
- Yes. An English-speaking patient coordinator handles communication before, during and after your visit; Arabic and Russian interpretation can be arranged at the hospital.
- Can my companion stay with me in the hospital?
- Yes. Rooms at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital accommodate one companion, and hotels within a few minutes of the hospital are available for the rest of the stay.
- How soon after surgery can I fly?
- It depends on the procedure: typically 2–3 days after stone or varicocele surgery, 3–4 days after HoLEP and about 10 days after robotic prostatectomy (after catheter removal). Your discharge plan states the earliest safe date.
- How do I get a cost estimate?
- After the remote review of your reports you receive a personalised treatment plan and the hospital provides a written estimate covering surgery, anaesthesia and hospital stay. Contact us by WhatsApp or e-mail to start.
Start with a free review of your reports
Send your reports by WhatsApp or e-mail. You will receive a written assessment and a treatment plan before you make any travel arrangements.