Precision Diagnostics and Staging
1. Specialized Urologic Consultation
The foundation of effective prostate cancer treatment is an absolutely precise diagnosis and staging process.
Your Consultation in Istanbul:
- Advanced Diagnostics: Utilizing multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) and PSMA PET-CT scans to pinpoint the exact location and extent of the cancer within the prostate and surrounding tissues.
- Fusion Biopsy Review: Detailed pathological analysis of your biopsy results (Gleason Score) to understand the aggressiveness of the tumor.
- Multidisciplinary Board: Your case is reviewed by urologic surgeons and radiation oncologists to discuss whether surgery, radiation, or active surveillance is the most appropriate path for you.
Robotic Precision and Preservation
2. Surgical Excellence in Prostatectomy
Our surgical teams are pioneers in utilizing advanced robotic technology for safer, more effective prostate procedures.
Advanced Surgical Options:
- Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy (RARP): The gold standard for surgical treatment. Utilizing the da Vinci surgical system, the surgeon controls robotic arms to remove the prostate gland with unparalleled 3D vision and microscopic precision.
- Nerve-Sparing Techniques: Because the nerves controlling erections and urinary continence lie millimeters from the prostate, robotic precision allows our surgeons to meticulously peel these delicate nerves away from the prostate before it is removed, significantly improving functional recovery.
- Lymph Node Dissection: If the cancer is more aggressive, surrounding pelvic lymph nodes are also removed during the same robotic procedure for accurate staging.
The priority is complete cancer control coupled with an excellent functional outcome.
Regaining Control and Confidence
3. Post-Operative Care and Functional Recovery
Recovering from a prostatectomy requires dedicated care and specific rehabilitation to help you regain normal function.
Recovery Milestones:
- In-Patient Comfort: You will spend 3-5 nights in a private hospital suite. A urinary catheter will be placed during surgery and will remain in place for 7-14 days to allow the new connection between the bladder and urethra to heal.
- Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: Our specialist physiotherapists will teach you Kegel exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, which is crucial for regaining urinary continence quickly after the catheter is removed.
- Erectile Function Support: We provide comprehensive guidance and medical support (such as PDE5 inhibitors) to encourage the recovery of erectile function over the months following surgery.
Our team provides comprehensive guidance and coordinates your ongoing PSA monitoring before your return home.