Prostate cancer is the most common malignant tumour in men — and, when detected in time and treated at an experienced centre, it is one of the tumours with the best cure rates. At Anadolu’s Urologic Oncology Centre, the diagnosis is refined by MRI fusion biopsy and PSMA PET-CT, while the treatment plan is drawn up by a tumour board bringing together a urologist, a radiation oncologist and a medical oncologist.
For many patients, the main concern is preserving quality of life — urinary control and erectile function. This is why the hospital uses Da Vinci robotic surgery, which spares the surrounding structures, together with high-precision irradiation techniques.
Treatment methods at Anadolu
Da Vinci robotic prostatectomy
Removal of the prostate through incisions of a few millimetres, with 3D magnification and instruments that articulate in every direction. The technique makes it possible to preserve, as far as possible, the nerves responsible for erectile function and urinary continence.
CyberKnife M6 — radiosurgery
For localised prostate cancer, there is also a non-invasive alternative: instead of surgery, 5 sessions of stereotactic irradiation with real-time tracking of the prostate’s position.
Radiotherapy (MR-Linac, Varian EDGE)
Modern image-guided accelerators allow the dose to be delivered precisely while sparing the bladder and rectum.
Hormone therapy and systemic treatment
In advanced stages, hormone therapy, chemotherapy and modern new-generation drugs are used according to the oncologist’s personalised plan.
PSMA therapy (Lutetium-177)
In metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, the Nuclear Medicine department offers PSMA radioligand therapy — targeted irradiation of tumour cells from within.
Why international patients choose Anadolu
- Affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine — shared clinical protocols with one of the largest medical centres in the United States.
- JCI, ESMO and OECI accreditations — internationally recognised quality and patient safety.
- Multidisciplinary tumour boards — your treatment plan is decided not by a single doctor but by a team of specialists.
- Support in English — a coordinator and an interpreter at every step, from your first enquiry to discharge.
- A transparent cost estimate before you travel — you know the estimated cost of treatment in advance.
- Practical assistance — our team assists with travel and, where needed, visa formalities.
Specialist doctors
İlker Tinay
Urologic Oncology
N. Yalçın İlker
Professor of Urology
Urology
Muhammed Sulukaya
UrologyHow to start your treatment
Send your records
Reports, scans and test results — via the form, by email or WhatsApp.
The doctor’s opinion
A specialist will review your case free of charge within 48 hours.
Plan and cost estimate
You will receive the treatment plan and its estimated cost — before you travel.
Arrival and treatment
Transfers, accommodation and an interpreter — everything is arranged by the hospital.
Frequently asked questions — prostate cancer
Robotic surgery or radiotherapy — which should I choose?
It depends on the stage, PSA level, Gleason score, age and any other conditions. Anadolu’s tumour board reviews both options and proposes the best one for you, explaining the benefits in your case.
How long is recovery after a Da Vinci prostatectomy?
The hospital stay is generally 2 to 3 days, and the catheter is removed after 7 to 10 days. Most patients return to their daily lives within 2 to 3 weeks.
Is erectile function preserved after surgery?
The robotic technique allows the neurovascular bundles to be preserved when oncological conditions permit. The likelihood depends on the stage of the tumour and your condition beforehand; the urologist will discuss this openly with you before the operation.
What is PSMA PET-CT and why is it important?
It is the most accurate method for detecting the spread of prostate cancer: it reveals even the smallest metastases that are invisible on conventional CT. The choice between local and systemic treatment depends on precisely this result.
How much does prostate cancer treatment cost in Turkey?
After a free review of your documents, you will receive a personalised quote. At Anadolu, the price of a robotic procedure is considerably lower, for equivalent technology, than in Western Europe — for example in Italy or Germany.
Request a treatment plan and cost estimate
Free: a specialist will review your records within 48 hours.