HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate) cost in Germany (2026)
HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate) in Germany starts from $12,900. Based on 8 hospital prices in our database. Your exact price depends on the hospital, room and implant.
- 2 nights in hospital
- 14 days to full recovery
- 8 hospital prices
- 10 days visa processing
- 95% reported success rate
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Best hospitals for HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate) in Germany
How we rankRanked by accreditation, patient rating and review count, then price.
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1 Charité — Universitätsmedizin BerlinBerlin · ISO · ISO 9001 · ★ 4.6From$12,960from $12,960 -
2 Klinikum rechts der Isar (TUM)Munich · ISO · ISO 9001 · ★ 4.6From$15,300from $15,300 -
3 Bürgerhospital Frankfurt am MainFrankfurt · ISO 9001From$12,780from $12,780 -
4 Bundeswehrkrankenhaus HamburgHamburg · ISO 9001From$13,580from $13,580 -
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- Prices by country, city and hospital, compared with home
- All-in trip budget: treatment, stay, food, visa
- Day-by-day timeline and recovery milestones
- Visa summary, preparation checklist and questions to ask
- Treatment (typical listed price) 87% $22,200
- Accommodation 7% $1,800
- Food 5% $1,250
- Local transport 1% $200
- Visa fees 1% $200
- Estimated total$25,600
Source: medcasts.com · prices as of May 2026
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Germany vs other countries
Typical hospital price per country, from 72 price records in the Medcasts database.
What a hospital quote usually includes
- Surgeon, anaesthesia and operating room
- About 2 nights in hospital, with nursing care
- Routine tests and medicines during the stay
- Free Medcasts coordinator, visa letter help and airport pickup arrangements
- Not included: flights and hotel after discharge
Every quote we send lists what is and isn't included, line by line.
Your recovery plan
- Days 1–2Catheter in, light pink urine. You stand and walk soon after waking.
- Weeks 1–2Burning, urgency and occasional leaks are common as the area heals.
- Weeks 3–4Most men return to desk work; avoid heavy lifting and straining.
- Months 2–3Continence and stream improve; sex resumes once the surgeon agrees.
Medical visa for Germany
Germany issues a Schengen short-stay (Type C, up to 90 days) or long-stay (Type D, >90 days) Medical Treatment visa through its consulates. Most cases use Type C. Appointments at German consulates in busy source markets (Dubai, Delhi, Moscow) can be booked 4-8 weeks out — start the paperwork early. Family attendants apply separately with proof of relation.
- 1Choose your hospital from your quotes
- 2We help you get the hospital's invitation letter
- 3Apply with your passport, photo and the letter
- 4Fly. Your coordinator arranges airport pickup
Visa processing time by destination
We send the hospital invitation letter within 24 hours of your decision. Check your visa
About HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate)
HoLEP uses a holmium laser to peel out the inner, obstructing part of the prostate through the urethra. It treats benign prostate enlargement of almost any size.
The surgeon cuts the enlarged prostate tissue away from its outer capsule in whole lobes, using the laser through a resectoscope. The lobes are pushed into the bladder and broken into small pieces by a morcellator, then removed and sent for pathology. Spinal or general anaesthesia is used, and the operation lasts about one to two hours depending on the gland's size.
Usually a good fit if
- Bothersome urinary symptoms from BPH not controlled by medicines.
- Urinary retention, bladder stones or recurrent infections related to an enlarged prostate.
- A large prostate, where HoLEP offers an alternative to open prostatectomy.
- Men on blood thinners who need a procedure with low bleeding risk.
May need to wait if
- Suspected prostate cancer needs investigation before treatment.
- Active urine infection must be treated first.
- Urethral stricture may need correcting before or at the time of surgery.
- Medical risks from anaesthesia need optimising.
How to prepare
- Bring your prostate size (ultrasound), PSA, flow test and urine culture; any infection should be cleared first.
- Tell your doctor about blood thinners, aspirin and prostate drugs; changes only on the doctor's instruction.
- Expect blood tests and an anaesthetic review, especially with heart or lung disease.
- Discuss the likely dry ejaculation and short-term urgency or leakage before the operation.
- Plan to stay within reach of the hospital until the catheter is out and you pass urine well.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- Is my prostate size and shape suitable for HoLEP, and would you recommend it over TURP?
- How many HoLEP procedures have you completed, and how long is the learning-curve for your team?
- How long will I need a catheter and how long in hospital?
- What are the risks of temporary leakage, dry ejaculation, stricture and bleeding?
- Will the removed tissue go for pathology, and how will I receive results?
- Who can review me and the PSA back home?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
- The surgeon performs few HoLEP cases and cannot describe their experience.
- Claims that there is no chance of sexual side effects or leakage.
- No testing to exclude prostate cancer beforehand.
- No follow-up plan for the pathology result and symptoms.
Questions about HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate) in Germany
How much does HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate) cost in Germany in 2026?
Prices start from $12,900, based on 8 hospital prices in Germany in our database. Your final price depends on the hospital, room type and implant; we send written quotes that list what is included.
Is HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate) cheaper in Germany than in other countries?
Germany ranks 9 of 9 destinations we compare for this procedure. The lowest typical price is in India at about $5,438.
How long do I need to stay in Germany?
Most patients spend about 2 nights in hospital. Full recovery takes about 14 days; your surgeon will tell you when you are fit to fly home.
How long does a medical visa for Germany take?
Schengen Medical Treatment Visa (Type C or D): processing takes about 10 days and the visa is valid for 90 days. We help with the hospital invitation letter.
What is the biggest benefit of HoLEP?
It removes the whole obstructing prostate tissue, giving long-lasting relief and a low chance of retreatment, even for large prostates.
Will I leak urine?
Temporary urgency or leaking is common for weeks. Pelvic floor exercises help, and most men recover control; ask your surgeon about persistent leakage.
Will it affect sex?
Dry ejaculation is very common, because semen goes into the bladder. Erections are usually unaffected.
Can I have HoLEP if I take blood thinners?
Bleeding is usually low, so HoLEP is often considered. Medicine changes must be agreed with your doctor.