Urology Treatment in Turkey
Kidney, prostate and men’s health procedures, explained without embarrassment or exaggeration.
Turkey treats a wide range of urological conditions for international patients, from kidney stone treatment and prostate surgery to urinary incontinence treatment, erectile dysfunction treatment with penile implants, vasectomy and reversal, and circumcision. Most of these are well-established, high-volume procedures performed at Ministry of Health licensed hospitals with the same equipment used across Europe, at considerably lower cost. One area needs a direct, upfront note: kidney transplant is only possible in Turkey with the patient’s own eligible family donor, in line with Turkish law — Navivera does not arrange, and no licensed provider can offer, a transplant from a paid or unrelated donor. Navivera matches you with a licensed urology team and one Care Navigator handles the trip discreetly from first question to follow-up.
Procedures covered
- Kidney Stone Treatment
- Options range from shock-wave therapy to minimally invasive procedures (ureteroscopy, PCNL) depending on stone size and location.
- Prostate Surgery
- Ranges from minimally invasive procedures for benign enlargement to more extensive surgery, chosen based on your specific diagnosis.
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Surgical and non-surgical options to treat involuntary urine leakage, selected according to the type and cause of incontinence.
- Erectile Dysfunction Treatment and Penile Implants
- From medical and non-surgical treatments to penile implant surgery for cases that do not respond to other options.
- Vasectomy and Reversal
- Vasectomy is a short, low-risk procedure for permanent contraception; reversal is more involved and success depends on time elapsed and individual factors.
- Circumcision
- A routine surgical procedure performed for medical or personal reasons, for both children and adults.
- Kidney Transplant (Family Donor Only)
- Possible in Turkey only with the patient’s own eligible family donor, under Turkish law. No licensed provider can arrange a transplant from a paid or unrelated donor.
Why patients travel to Turkey for urology
Turkish urology departments authorised for international patients handle a very high volume of stone treatment, prostate surgery and men’s health procedures using the same equipment and implant brands used in Western Europe, at costs considerably below the UK or Germany, with the added benefit of a private, unhurried consultation that some patients find easier to have candidly away from home.
Who is a good candidate
Candidacy depends on the specific diagnosis: stone size and location, the degree of prostate enlargement or cancer risk, the cause of incontinence, or prior treatment history for erectile dysfunction. Most procedures on this page suit a wide range of patients once diagnosed properly; the one clear boundary is kidney transplant, which under Turkish law requires the patient’s own eligible family donor and cannot legally proceed any other way.
How pricing works, and why you will not find a price list here
Pricing depends on the specific procedure, the technology used (for example laser versus traditional lithotripsy for stones, or the specific implant for penile prosthesis), and whether hospital admission is required. We ask a urologist to review your case and send a written, itemised quote within 24 hours.
What to check before you book anywhere
Before booking, it is worth asking:
- Is the hospital authorised by the Ministry of Health to treat international patients?
- Which technique and, where relevant, which implant brand is proposed, in writing?
- What follow-up is included, and how are results shared with your doctor at home?
- For kidney transplant specifically: has the donor’s eligibility already been assessed, since this is a legal requirement, not a preference?
You can check the first question yourself: the Ministry of Health publishes its list of certified healthcare providers and facilitators on HealthTürkiye. Navivera is happy to be checked there too.
How Navivera approaches it
We only work with hospitals holding Ministry of Health authorisation for international patients. Your Care Navigator handles your case discreetly, arranges a written plan, coordinates the trip, and stays your point of contact through recovery — and is direct with you about legal limits like the kidney transplant donor requirement rather than leaving you to find out later.
A typical trip: 3 to 7 days for most procedures
- Before you flyA urologist reviews your case and existing test results and sends a written plan.
- Day 1Arrival, examination and any further tests needed, and final consultation.
- Procedure dayMost procedures on this page are same-day or short-stay; more extensive prostate or reconstructive surgery may need a longer hospital stay.
- Before flying homeA follow-up check and clear instructions, with a summary for your doctor at home.
Recovery: what to expect
- Minimally invasive proceduresMost stone treatments, vasectomy and circumcision allow a return to light activity within days.
- More extensive surgeryProstate surgery, incontinence surgery or implant surgery need a longer, procedure-specific recovery explained by your surgeon.
Urology in Turkey: frequently asked questions
Can I get a kidney transplant in Turkey without a family donor?
No. Turkish law permits kidney transplant only with the patient’s own eligible family donor. No licensed provider, including Navivera, can arrange a transplant any other way, and you should treat any offer that suggests otherwise as a serious red flag.
How long do most urology procedures take?
Most, including stone treatment, vasectomy and circumcision, are 3 to 7 day trips; more extensive prostate or reconstructive surgery may need longer.
Is treatment for erectile dysfunction or incontinence discreet?
Yes. Your Care Navigator handles your case privately, and consultations are conducted the same way any medical consultation would be at home.
Why does Navivera not show prices?
Because pricing depends on the specific technique, technology and whether hospital admission is required. We send an itemised quote within 24 hours of reviewing your case.
This page is general information prepared by Navivera to help you plan; it is not medical advice. Your diagnosis and treatment plan are decided by the treating urologist after examining you. Last reviewed: .