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Rezum (Water Vapor Therapy)

In Rezum, water vapor is delivered into the enlarged prostate tissue and the tissue shrinks over time. It is a short procedure that aims to preserve ejaculation.

HIGHLIGHTS

What stands out in this treatment

A short procedure without incisions

The vapor is delivered through the urinary channel; there is no cut in the abdomen.

Preserving ejaculation

Because no tissue is removed, ejaculation is preserved in most patients.

A chance to stop medication

As symptoms ease, stopping prostate medication can be planned with your urologist.

A plan from measurement

Prostate volume and lobe shape are measured, and vapor points are planned from them.

International patient support

Visa, transfer, accommodation and medical interpreter support.

Insurance & agreements

Transparent payment with contracted institutions and private insurers, at home and abroad.

Accommodation & rooms

Companion-friendly modern patient rooms and in-city accommodation support.

International patient services

Visa, airport transfer and 24/7 multilingual medical interpreters.

Transparent, guaranteed price

A quote prepared from your medical information; no extra charge for the treatments it covers.
OVERVIEW

Who it's for & conditions treated

Who is it for?
Men whose urinary symptoms continue despite medication, or who do not want to take it
Men with a small or medium prostate
Men for whom preserving ejaculation matters
Men who want a short procedure and a quick return to daily life
Men whose general health does not suit a longer operation
Men with realistic expectations who know the effect comes over time
Conditions treated
Small and medium prostateSymptoms not controlled by medicationSide effects of medicationWish to preserve ejaculationEnlarged middle lobePatients at high surgical risk

Our team includes Prof. Arif Demirbaş, Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Ali Karagöz and Dr. Tuğrul Türker.

TREATMENTS

About the procedure

Who this procedure is for, and why
In Rezum, short bursts of water vapor are delivered into the enlarged prostate tissue with a thin instrument passed through the urinary channel. The heat of the vapor affects the tissue; the body clears it over weeks and the urinary channel widens.
When Rezum is suitable

Rezum is considered for small and medium prostates when medication does not control symptoms well enough or causes side effects.

No tissue is removed; it is shrunk in place. That keeps the procedure short and preserves ejaculation in most patients.

The effect appears over weeks, not immediately. For a very large prostate or urinary retention, laser surgery may suit better.

Rezum, medication and laser surgery
All three ease the symptoms of prostate enlargement. They differ in what is done to the tissue and how long the effect lasts.
CriterionMedicationRezumLaser (HoLEP · ThuLEP)
What happens to the tissueMedicationTissue stays; muscle relaxes or growth slows.RezumShrunk in place with vapor.Laser (HoLEP · ThuLEP)Removed whole from its shell.
Suitable prostate sizeMedicationAny size; for mild to moderate symptoms.RezumSmall and medium.Laser (HoLEP · ThuLEP)Medium and large; no upper limit.
When the effect comesMedicationWithin weeks; for as long as it is taken.RezumOver weeks, as the tissue shrinks.Laser (HoLEP · ThuLEP)After the catheter is removed.
Effect on ejaculationMedicationSome medicines can reduce ejaculation.RezumPreserved in most patients.Laser (HoLEP · ThuLEP)Retrograde ejaculation is common.
DurationMedicationSymptoms return when the medicine stops.RezumLong-lasting; some patients may need it again years later.Laser (HoLEP · ThuLEP)The most lasting option, as the tissue is fully removed.
AnaesthesiaMedicationNot needed; no procedure.RezumLight anaesthesia or sedation.Laser (HoLEP · ThuLEP)Under anaesthesia, through the urinary channel.

The comparison describes general features; your urologist decides the right method from your examination and prostate measurement.

What happens in the procedure
The procedure is done through the urinary channel; there is no cut in the abdomen.

Delivering the vapor

A thin camera is passed through the urinary channel to the prostate. Bursts of vapor lasting a few seconds are delivered into the enlarged tissue at points planned from your measurement. The side lobes and, if needed, the middle lobe are treated.

Anaesthesia and duration

The procedure is short and done under light anaesthesia or sedation. The urologist and the anaesthetist decide together which is used.

Catheter and the first weeks

Because the tissue swells, a catheter may stay in for a few days after the procedure. In the first weeks there may be burning and frequent urination; flow improves as the tissue shrinks.

TREATMENT TIMELINE

From day one to discharge

The timeline below is an average and varies by patient, diagnosis and clinical status. Exact timing and all included services are detailed in your personalized treatment offer.
Assessment
You share your symptoms, medications, PSA result and prostate volume. The urologist makes a first check of suitability.
Examination and tests
Examination, ultrasound prostate measurement, urine flow and residual urine tests are done. If needed, the lobe shape is checked with cystoscopy.
Procedure day
Vapor therapy is done under light anaesthesia or sedation. A catheter is placed if needed.
First days
The catheter is removed within a few days. Burning and frequent urination are expected and gradually ease.
Follow-up
The tissue shrinks over weeks, and the flow check is repeated in that time. After you return home, follow-up continues remotely.
Every treatment offer is presented in full detail — accommodation, transfer, interpreter and follow-up included — clearly stating what is covered.
HOW IT WORKS

A completely carefree treatment journey

1
Online application
Fill the form or message us on WhatsApp; share your file in seconds.
2
Free evaluation
Our specialists review your file and reply within 24 hours.
3
Personalized plan
Treatment steps, timeline and transparent cost are clarified.
4
Welcome & treatment
Airport pickup, accommodation and treatment — coordinated end to end.
BY THE NUMBERS

Our center in numbers

50+
countries of patients served
7/24
medical interpreter support
24 h
file review turnaround
WHY DORUK

What sets us apart here

Method by size
Rezum, HoLEP, ThuLEP and TURP are offered by one team; the method is chosen from your prostate measurement.
Aim to preserve ejaculation
Because tissue is shrunk rather than removed, ejaculation is preserved in most patients.
Remote first assessment
You share your tests; you travel only after you have a plan and a quote.
INFO & BLOG

About diagnosis, treatment and recovery

How does Rezum work?
When does it start to work?
Is ejaculation preserved?
My prostate is large; is Rezum right for me?
Will I need a catheter?
Can I stop my medication?
Is the treatment lasting?
Is cancer ruled out first?
When can I return to daily life?
I am coming from abroad; how does the process work?
TEAM

Specialist physicians

Your urologist and team
Urology

Prof. Arif Demirbaş

He has published work on endoscopic and percutaneous surgery of kidney stones, prostate diseases and pediatric urology.

  • Endoscopic and percutaneous stone surgery
  • Prostate diseases
  • Pediatric urology
  • Academic work and education
Urology

Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Ali Karagöz

In urology, he works on urinary system stone disease, endoscopic and laparoscopic interventions, andrology and sexual health.

  • Urinary system stone disease
  • Endoscopic and laparoscopic urology
  • Andrology and sexual health
  • Urodynamics and functional urology
Urology

Dr. Tuğrul Türker

He works on laparoscopic and robotic surgery in urology, prostate surgery with holmium laser and stone treatment with flexible ureterorenoscopy.

  • Laparoscopic and robotic surgery
  • Prostate surgery with HoLEP
  • Stone surgery with flexible ureterorenoscopy
  • Academic publication and thesis work
PRICING

Transparent treatment pricing

How your price is set
Your first consultation is free; your medical information and tests are reviewed. After the review, your personalized price covering all planned treatment and diagnostic steps is sent to you.
PRICE GUARANTEE

Our quote is a binding commitment

The quote prepared and shared based on the medical information you provide is guaranteed: for every treatment it covers, the hospital charges no extra fees.

Written, binding quote
Your quote is prepared from your medical information and shared in writing.
No surprise charges
For the treatments the quote covers, the hospital requests no extra charge.
All covered treatments included
Every planned treatment is included in the guaranteed price.
PATIENT STORIES

Recovery journeys in their own words

Patient stories

Nerve-sparing technique in prostate surgery

A stone-free day without a stent

Presenting with blood in the urine, diagnosis came early and treatment was planned organ-sparing.

Early diagnosis in bladder cancer

After years on medication, ThuLEP was performed and night-time urination decreased.

ThuLEP for benign enlargement

Kidney-sparing surgery for a renal tumour

All patient stories
PATIENT VOICES

What our patients say

Before surgery it was clearly explained to me what would be done to preserve function.

Mustafa
Türkiye · Urology

It was a consultation I could ask my men’s-health questions in, without being rushed.

Yousef
Kuwait · Urology

I was discharged on the fourth day after surgery and back at work a week later.

Rashad
Azerbaijan · Urology
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the consultation paid?
How do I apply from abroad?
Visa and transfer support?
How is post-care follow-up?

Free evaluation for Rezum (Water Vapor Therapy)

Our international team replies within 24 hours. Visa, transfer and accommodation included.

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