Prostatectomy Cost in United Arab Emirates

The cost of prostatectomy in the UAE typically ranges from $2,000 to $18,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Prostatectomy is surgery to remove the prostate. Radical prostatectomy, the main type for prostate cancer, removes the whole gland. In the UAE, the price depends on:

• Open, keyhole or robotic surgery
• Lymph node removal
• Stay and catheter care
• PSA follow-up

For benign enlargement, see the TURP page.

Prostate Cancer UK reports that open, keyhole and robotic operations give similar cancer control. The stay is one to five days, and a catheter stays in for one to two weeks. Leaking urine is common at first and usually improves over one to six months; erection problems are common, and men become infertile with dry orgasms. Blood transfusion is needed in fewer than 1 in 100, clots affect under 2 in 100 and infection 1 to 5 in 100. Heavy lifting should be avoided for about eight weeks, and PSA tests follow.

The choice between approaches depends on the surgeon's experience and the cancer. Pelvic floor exercises can help with leakage.

Coverage for cancer surgery depends on the insurance plan's terms and limits, and planned surgery needs prior approval under basic UAE plans.