TURBT (Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour) cost in South Korea (2026)
TURBT (Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour) in South Korea costs $5,800 to $13,400. That is the range across 8 hospital prices in our database; the typical price is $9,300. Your exact price depends on the hospital, room and implant.
- 2 nights in hospital
- 14 days to full recovery
- 8 hospital prices
- 5 days visa processing
- 92% reported success rate
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Based on 8 hospital prices in South Korea.
Best hospitals for TURBT (Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour) in South Korea
How we rankRanked by accreditation, patient rating and review count, then price.
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1 Asan Medical CenterSeoul · ISO 9001 · JCI · KOIHA · ★ 4.8From$6,790$6,790 – $13,580 21 doctors listed JCI accredited -
2 From$5,700$5,700 – $11,400 -
3 Gachon University Gil HospitalIncheonFrom$5,830$5,830 – $11,670 12 doctors listed -
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5 From$6,120$6,120 – $12,230
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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) 79% $9,300
- Accommodation 11% $1,350
- Food 8% $900
- Local transport 2% $200
- Visa fees 1% $100
- Estimated total$11,900
Source: medcasts.com · prices as of May 2026
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South Korea 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 place; urine may be pink. Drink plenty of fluids.
- Week 1-2Catheter is out; mild burning and blood in the urine can occur. Avoid heavy lifting.
- Weeks 2-4Pathology review decides on further treatment; the bladder wall heals.
- Month 3First check cystoscopy to look for recurrence.
Medical visa for South Korea
South Korea issues the C-3-3 Medical Treatment visa — 90 days, single or multiple entry, issued through Korean consulates or via designated medical-tourism facilitators (KTO-certified agencies). For oncology or complex surgery requiring >90 days, the G-1-10 category offers longer stays. One family attendant visa (C-3-3-1) per patient is standard.
- 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 TURBT (Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour)
TURBT removes bladder tumours through the urethra using a camera instrument, with no external cut. It confirms the diagnosis, shows how deep the tumour goes, and can treat early non-invasive bladder cancer.
Under spinal or general anaesthesia, a rigid cystoscope is passed through the urethra and the bladder is filled with fluid. The surgeon removes the tumour with an electrical loop, either in pieces or as a single block (en bloc), and takes samples including muscle to judge depth. Some units use blue-light or narrow-band imaging to spot flat tumours.
Usually a good fit if
- Visible bladder tumour on cystoscopy or imaging.
- Blood in the urine that needs diagnosis.
- Suspected non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer that can be removed endoscopically.
- Fit for spinal or general anaesthesia.
May need to wait if
- Active urinary infection that needs treatment first.
- Bleeding disorder or blood thinners not yet managed by your doctor.
- Urethral narrowing that prevents instrument passage, which may require preliminary treatment.
- Tumour already known to be very advanced, where a different plan may be better.
How to prepare
- Bring cystoscopy findings, urine cytology and CT urogram or ultrasound so the team knows the tumour size and number.
- Review blood thinners and aspirin with your doctor; do not stop them yourself.
- Have a urine culture; infection must be treated before surgery.
- Fast as instructed for spinal or general anaesthesia.
- Plan to stay close for the first days, as bleeding or catheter issues can occur.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- Will the sample include bladder muscle, and will a second look be needed?
- Will a single chemotherapy dose be put in the bladder right after surgery?
- Do you use blue light or narrow-band imaging to find small tumours?
- How will the grade and stage guide further treatment such as BCG?
- How often will check cystoscopies be needed, and can they be done near home?
- What bleeding or retention signs need urgent contact?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
- Tumour removed without any bladder muscle sampled when deeper disease is possible.
- No pathology review with stage and grade.
- No plan for follow-up cystoscopy schedule.
- No catheter or bleeding care plan given.
Questions about TURBT (Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour) in South Korea
How much does TURBT (Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour) cost in South Korea in 2026?
Between $5,800 and $13,400 at most hospitals, with a typical price of $9,300. This is based on 8 hospital prices in South Korea in our database. Your final price depends on the hospital, room type and implant; we send written quotes that list what is included.
Is TURBT (Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour) cheaper in South Korea than in other countries?
South Korea ranks 5 of 9 destinations we compare for this procedure. The lowest typical price is in India at about $5,250.
How long do I need to stay in South Korea?
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 South Korea take?
C-3-3 Medical Treatment Visa: processing takes about 5 days and the visa is valid for 90 days. We help with the hospital invitation letter.
Will I need a catheter?
Yes, usually for one to three days, longer if bleeding or a large resection.
Is blood in the urine normal?
Light pink urine is common for a couple of weeks. Passing clots or being unable to urinate needs urgent attention.
Does TURBT cure bladder cancer?
For low-risk non-invasive tumours it may remove everything, but recurrence is common, so regular cystoscopy is required.
Can the tumour be too deep for TURBT?
Yes. If muscle is involved, further treatment such as removal of the bladder or chemoradiotherapy may be discussed.