Is HoLEP surgery covered by health insurance? (BPH in Gangnam)

You inquired about HoLEP surgery among prostate hyperplasia treatment methods. First, if there is no improvement despite taking medication for a long time, you can consider procedures or surgery for prostate hyperplasia.

There are various treatment methods such as HoLEP surgery, Urolift, and Rezum therapy, so it is important to choose the best treatment method for each individual patient.

Among these, HoLEP surgery uses a Holmium laser to completely separate the hyperplastic prostate tissue between the outermost membrane and the enlarged tissue and remove it from the body. HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate) is a frequently chosen surgery recently because it allows for rapid recovery and less bleeding among prostate hyperplasia surgeries.

Many patients worry about 'cost' first when they hear about surgery. This is especially true for those in professional life or families caring for elderly parents. Many people eventually decide on surgery because their urine stream is not refreshing even after taking medicine for a long time and they wake up frequently at night.

The cost of HoLEP surgery is relatively low compared to other surgeries because health insurance applies.

The total cost of HoLEP surgery is usually formed in the 2-3 million won range. Of course, if you have private insurance, some items may be coverable, so it is good to check with your insurance company in advance.

As explained earlier, HoLEP surgery, unlike conventional laser surgery that burns away tissue, completely removes the hyperplastic prostate tissue and takes it out of the body, so it can see an effect similar to open surgery. The advantage is that since the surgery is performed with an endoscope, there is almost no pain or bleeding caused by the surgery.

If you are considering choosing a treatment method for prostate hyperplasia, I recommend you consult with a urologist at a hospital where all treatment methods, including HoLEP surgery, Rezum therapy, and Waterjet robotic surgery, are possible before making a decision.

Since the size and location of prostate hyperplasia vary from person to person, it is important to choose a treatment method that fits the individual.

Also, since the appropriate treatment method can vary depending on the degree of individual symptoms, duration of illness, and presence of complications, you must choose the best method for you to be effective in treatment.

I hope my answer was helpful in researching HoLEP surgery. Thank you.