What does UroLift cost in Korea vs US?

UroLift at King Men's Clinic Busan: $4,629 all-inclusive. US cost: $12,000-$18,000 typical, $25,000+ at premium centers. UK private: £8,000-£14,000. Korea is 70-80% cheaper. Same FDA + Korea-FDA approved Teleflex UroLift implants. Even with flights and 3-day hotel ($800-$1,500), total Korea trip $5,500-$6,000 vs US $15,000+.

What about Rezum cost comparison?

Rezum at King Men's Clinic Busan: $5,370 all-inclusive. US Rezum cost: $13,000-$20,000. UK private: £8,000-£15,000. Korea is 70-75% cheaper. Same Boston Scientific Rezum vapor generator and disposable needles. Korea total trip including 5-day hotel typically $7,000-$7,500.

Is TURP cheaper in Korea even though it's surgical?

Yes — TURP at King Men's Clinic Busan: $3,889 all-inclusive including 2-3 night hospital stay. US TURP: $15,000-$25,000 (often higher than minimally invasive options due to hospital stay). UK private: £8,000-£15,000. Korea TURP is 75-85% cheaper. Korea total trip including 7-day stay typically $5,500-$6,500. Counterintuitively, TURP is Korea's cheapest BPH procedure because no expensive disposables.

BPH Treatment Cost Korea vs USA UK Australia 2025 | UroLift Price Guide for Foreigners

Q: Why is BPH treatment so much cheaper in Korea?

Three factors: (1) Direct-pay model eliminates insurance markup (US hospitals charge 3-5x more knowing insurance negotiates down), (2) Lower facility overhead (Korean clinics 30-50% cheaper to operate), (3) Lower surgeon fees (Korean specialists earn 40-60% of US peers). Same KFDA + FDA-approved devices (UroLift by Teleflex, Rezum by Boston Scientific). Quality identical — cost reflects economic differences.

Korea vs US, UK, AU, CA

BPH treatment costs across major countries, compared the King way — no spin.

King gives it to you straight. Real prices from public clinic websites, patient quotes, and insurance billing data, May 2026. Same devices, same techniques, drastically different prices. Korea wins on cost while matching quality.

	Korea (King Men's Clinic)	USA	UK Private	Australia	Canada
UroLift	$4,629	$12,000–18,000	$10,000–14,000	$9,000–13,000	$10,000–15,000
Rezum	$5,370	$13,000–20,000	$10,000–15,000	$9,500–14,000	$11,000–16,000
TURP (gold standard)	$3,889	$15,000–25,000	$10,000–18,000	$10,000–16,000	$11,000–18,000
UroLift device	Teleflex UroLift	Same	Same	Same	Same
Rezum device	Boston Scientific Rezum	Same	Same	Same	Same
FDA/CE approval	✓KFDA + FDA + CE	✓FDA	✓CE	✓TGA	✓Health Canada
Surgeon experience	5,000+ BPH (Dr. Kim)	Varies	Varies	Limited	Varies
Wait time	2-4 weeks	4-12 weeks	NHS 6-18 mo / Private 4-8 wk	3-8 months	3-12 months
Insurance coverage	Direct-pay (transparent)	Often denied UroLift	NHS yes / Private no	Medicare partial	Provincial yes (with wait)
Hidden fees	✓None	×Frequent ($2k-6k)	~Sometimes	~Sometimes	~Sometimes
Inpatient stay	Outpatient or 2 nights	Outpatient or 2 nights	Outpatient or 2 nights	Outpatient or 2 nights	Outpatient or 2 nights
Total trip (with travel)	$5,000–$7,500	$12,000–25,000	$10,000–18,000	$9,500–16,000	$10,500–18,000
vs Korea savings	—	Save $5,000-$20,000	Save $3,000-$13,000	Save $2,500-$11,000	Save $3,000-$13,000

Korea (King Men's Clinic)Best King value

$3,889+

TURP

$3,889

UroLift

$4,629

Rezum

$5,370

Hidden fees

✓ None

Wait time

2-4 weeks

Total trip

$5,000-$7,500

USA

$15,000+

UroLift

$12k-$18k

Rezum

$13k-$20k

TURP

$15k-$25k

Insurance

Often denied UroLift

Total

$12k-$25k

UK Private

£8,000+

UroLift

£8k-£11k

Rezum

£8k-£12k

TURP

£8k-£14k

NHS option

6-18 mo wait

Total

$10k-$18k

Australia

A$13,500+

UroLift

A$13.5k-A$20k

TURP

A$15k-A$24k

Medicare

Partial only

Wait

3-8 months

Total

$9k-$16k

Canada

C$15,000+

UroLift

C$14k-C$21k

TURP

C$15k-C$25k

Provincial

Covered with wait

Wait

3-12 months

Total

$10k-$18k

King technique breakdowns

BPH treatment options at King Men's Clinic Yeonsan-dong, in cost detail.

Breakdown of three BPH procedures at our Busan Yeonje-gu clinic — UroLift, Rezum, TURP. All FDA + Korea-FDA approved devices. Direct comparison with home country costs.

UroLift Cost Breakdown

Teleflex implants · best sex function · 100% preserved

$4,629

₩6M all-in

Korea total

$4,629 + $1,200 trip

US average

$15,000

UK private

£8,000-£11,000

vs US savings

$9,000+

Korea advantages

Same Teleflex UroLift implants
100% sex function preserved
Outpatient, no catheter
2-3 day Busan trip total
Day 1-3 return to office work

Considerations

Prostate must be under 80g
No middle lobe enlargement
11–16% retreatment at 5 years

Ideal candidate Patients with smaller prostates (under 80g) prioritizing sexual function preservation. Most popular BPH choice at King Men's Clinic (~35% of cases). 2-3 day trip viable for weekend warriors.

Rezum Cost Breakdown

Boston Scientific water vapor · for larger prostates

$5,370

₩7M all-in

Korea total

$5,370 + $1,500 trip

US average

$16,500

UK private

£8,000-£12,000

vs US savings

$10,000+

Korea advantages

Same Boston Scientific Rezum equipment
90%+ sex function preserved
Works on larger prostates (80g+)
Treats middle lobe BPH
5-day Busan trip total

Considerations

2-3 day catheter required
Full effect takes 3 months
Not reversible (tissue destroyed)

Ideal candidate Patients with larger prostates (80g+) or middle lobe BPH. UroLift alternative when anatomy unsuitable. Premium choice for sex-function preservation at moderate-large prostate sizes.

TURP Cost Breakdown

The gold-standard route · cheapest in Korea · 94%+ effectiveness

$3,889

₩5M all-in

Korea total

$3,889 + $1,800 trip

US average

$20,000

UK private

£8,000-£14,000

vs US savings

$15,000+

Korea advantages

Cheapest BPH option in Korea ($3,889)
The gold-standard route 94%+ effectiveness
Lasts 10+ years (definitive)
Works on any prostate size
No expensive disposables required

Considerations

75%+ retrograde ejaculation
2-3 night hospital stay
7-day Busan trip needed
2-4 week recovery to work

Ideal candidate Severe BPH or very large prostates needing definitive treatment. Counterintuitively cheapest Korean option because no special device costs. International patients save most on TURP — $15,000+ vs US, $5,000+ vs UK private.

Total Trip Budget

All-in trip from major cities

$5,000+

USD total

Flight (round)

$700-$1,400

Hotel 3-7 nights

$200-$700

Food/transport

$150-$300

Companion (opt)

+$1,000-$2,000

Worth it because

Total trip $5k-$7.5k vs US $12k-$25k
Recovery in beautiful Busan
English-speaking medical team
Korea tourism during recovery

Travel considerations

Need 3-7 day commitment (procedure-dependent)
Long-haul flight
Travel insurance recommended

Ideal candidate International patients comparing total costs. From US: typical $5,500 vs US $15,000 (UroLift). From Europe: $6,000 vs UK £10,000. From Australia: $6,500 vs A$15,000.

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What King patients can expect

What's included in Korean BPH pricing.

Transparent breakdown of what your Korean BPH fee covers vs hidden Western charges. Korea publishes total all-inclusive prices — no surprise anesthesia or facility fees.

All-inclusive Korea pricing

$3,889 - $5,370 covers everything

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Korean BPH treatment cost includes: device cost (~30% of fee for UroLift/Rezum), Dr. Kim surgical fee, facility, anesthesia, antibiotics, post-op care, Day-7 wound check, Week-6 IPSS reassessment, 6-month follow-up. No surprise bills. Card descriptor: "Busan Health Clinic" for discretion.

Hidden fees in Western pricing

Why US $12,000 UroLift becomes $18,000

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Western BPH pricing is fragmented across multiple bills: surgeon fee ($3,000-$6,000), hospital facility ($3,000-$8,000), anesthesia ($800-$2,000), device cost ($800-$1,500), pre-op labs ($200-$500), follow-up visits ($100-$200 each). Initial $12,000 quote often becomes $18,000+. Korea integrates all into single transparent price.

Important: Korean medical tourism appeals to BPH patients because: (1) US insurance often denies UroLift as "experimental" — full out-of-pocket, (2) NHS UK has 6-18 month wait times for BPH procedures, (3) Same Teleflex/Boston Scientific devices at 1/3 the price. International patients regularly save $5,000-$20,000.

The King experience, step by step

The BPH trip workflow at our Yeonje-gu clinic, step by step.

The exact 3-7 day BPH treatment trip workflow — varies by procedure choice. From WhatsApp consultation through post-op follow-up.

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Step 1 Photo

Step 1: WhatsApp + IPSS

~24 hr response

Reach Dr. Kim directly's team. Share IPSS score, prostate volume (if known), home city. Receive procedure recommendation + total quote within 24 hours. Free consultation, no deposit until you book.

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Step 2 Photo

Step 2: Trip planning

2-3 weeks ahead

Book flight to Busan + hotel near Yeonsan-dong clinic. Stay duration depends on procedure: UroLift 3 days, Rezum 5 days, TURP 7 days. Pre-pay 50% deposit by card or wire.

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Step 3 Photo

Step 3: Procedure in Busan

15-90 min by procedure

Day 1: in-person consultation + IPSS. Day 2: procedure. UroLift 30-45 min outpatient, Rezum 15-30 min outpatient, TURP 60-90 min with 2-3 night hospital stay. Same-day discharge for minimally invasive options.

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Step 4 Photo

Step 4: Home follow-up

Week 6 + 6 months

Day 7: wound check via WhatsApp + cleared to fly home. Week 6: IPSS reassessment via WhatsApp. 6-month follow-up confirms treatment success. Annual check-ins thereafter (no in-person needed).

King recovery roadmap

Cost timeline: from WhatsApp quote to home recovery.

When you pay for each part of BPH treatment journey. Korea: pay once on procedure day. US: multiple bills over months. Korea's integrated pricing eliminates surprise billing.

$0

Pre-trip: $0 consultation

WhatsApp free

Free WhatsApp consultation with English-written quote. Itemized breakdown by procedure type. No deposit until you confirm booking. Quote valid 90 days.

✓ Free quote ✓ 90-day valid ✓ No upfront fee

50%

Booking deposit: 50%

2-3 weeks pre-procedure

50% deposit confirms surgery date. Credit card, bank wire, or crypto. Locks in price and OR slot. Refundable until 7 days pre-procedure. Card descriptor: "Busan Health Clinic" for discretion.

✓ Price locked ✓ Crypto accepted 7-day refund deadline

$$$

Travel: $1,000-$2,000

Round-trip + hotel

Round-trip flight: $700-$1,400. Hotel near Seomyeon: $45-$100/night × 3-7 nights. Food/transport: $150-$300. Total travel typically $1,000-$2,000 depending on procedure stay length.

✓ Direct flights ✓ Partner hotels ✓ English staff

50%

Procedure day: 50% remaining

In-clinic, Day 2

Final 50% payment on procedure day. Total all-inclusive: $4,629 UroLift / $5,370 Rezum / $3,889 TURP. Itemized English receipts for HSA/FSA reimbursement attempts.

✓ All-inclusive ✓ HSA/FSA receipts ✓ Discreet billing

M6

Month 3 — Stable result

3 months

Full UroLift effect achieved. ~72% have significant symptom improvement. At King Men's Clinic, most men off all BPH medication. Sexual function completely retained. Annual photo check-in with Dr. Kim thereafter (no in-person visits needed).

✓ Stable result ✓ Annual follow-up only

Honest safety talk

Hidden costs that balloon Western BPH prices.

Most US/UK clinics quote "procedure only" then add bills. We publish total all-inclusive prices at King Men's Clinic Busan Seomyeon. Honest breakdown of why $12,000 US UroLift quotes become $18,000+ at checkout.

King's honest numbers

Western healthcare pricing is fragmented across multiple billers — surgeon, hospital, anesthesia, device, lab, follow-up. Korea integrates all into single transparent price. Below is what 20 years of practice has taught us about what foreign patients actually pay vs initially quoted.

70-85%

Korea savings

$3,889

Korea TURP

$20,000

US TURP average

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US "facility fee" trap: Many US BPH clinics quote $8,000-$12,000 then add $3,000-$6,000 facility fee at checkout. Real total often $15,000-$20,000. Always ask: "Is this the total I will pay?" Korea $4,629 = $4,629 final, no surprises.
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Anaesthetic surprise billing (US): Out-of-network anesthesiologists in US sometimes bill $800-$2,500 after BPH procedure separately. Korea: sedation included in single fee.
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UroLift insurance denial (US): Many US insurance plans deny UroLift as "experimental" despite FDA approval. Full out-of-pocket $12,000-$18,000. Korea direct-pay $4,629 — no insurance battles.
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NHS waitlist trap (UK): NHS technically covers BPH treatment but waitlists 6-18 months in many regions. UK private avoids wait but costs £8,000-£14,000. Korea: 2-4 week scheduling at $4,629 = save £3k-£8k + avoid wait.
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Pre-op work-up fees: US/UK clinics require extensive pre-op testing ($200-$500). Korea: standard IPSS + ultrasound included in $4,629. Bring home country records if available.
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Korea total cost = published price: $4,629 UroLift / $5,370 Rezum / $3,889 TURP includes: device, surgeon, facility, anesthesia, antibiotics, Day-7 check, Week-6 IPSS, 6-month follow-up. Nothing hidden.
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Same device manufacturers globally: Teleflex UroLift, Boston Scientific Rezum, Olympus TURP equipment are imported by Korean medical device distributors at standard global wholesale prices. Korea device cost = US device cost. Difference is in markup and facility fees.
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HSA/FSA reimbursement: US patients: BPH procedures qualify for HSA/FSA reimbursement. Itemized English receipts provided. Many patients save additional 25-30% via HSA tax savings.

What men ask King

What men ask before flying to Busan for BPH treatment.

Typical savings: US patients save $7,000-$20,000 (UroLift $15k US vs $4,629 + $1,500 travel = $5,944). UK private save £3,000-£8,000. Australian patients save A$3,000-A$10,000. Canadian patients save C$5,000-C$13,000. Savings vary by procedure type — TURP has largest savings vs US, UroLift has moderate savings.

Identical. Same Teleflex factory in Pleasanton, California. Same FDA + KFDA approvals. Same lifetime device warranty. Imported by Korean medical device distributors at standard global wholesale prices ($800-$1,200 per device). The cost difference is in surgeon fees, facility overhead, and lack of insurance markup — NOT device quality.

Counterintuitive. TURP uses standard urology equipment (resectoscope, electrocautery) with no per-case device cost. UroLift requires 4-6 single-use implants at $800-$1,200 each wholesale cost. Korea TURP $3,889 < UroLift $4,629 < Rezum $5,370. In US, TURP is more expensive due to hospital facility fees for 2-3 night stay.

Direct insurance billing not available for Korean medical tourism. However: HSA/FSA reimbursement often successful (BPH procedures are qualified medical expenses). Itemized English receipts provided. Some employer plans reimburse "medically necessary" abroad procedures. Korea total cost often less than US insurance deductibles + copays + coinsurance.

That depends on procedure: UroLift 3-4 days (Day 1 arrival + consultation, Day 2 procedure, Day 3-4 recovery + fly home). Rezum 5 days (catheter 2-3 days required). TURP 7-8 days (2-3 night hospital + recovery). Many patients add Korea tourism after recovery (Haeundae, Busan food, Seoul day trip).

Yeonsan-dong partner hotels within 10-min taxi to King Men's Clinic clinic: Lotte Hotel Busan ($85-$120/night, premium), L7 Haeundae ($75-$110/night, beachfront), Hotel Pullman Ambassador ($60-$95/night, business), various AirBnBs ($45-$70/night). Pre-arrange via King Men's Clinic for partner rates.

Three options: (1) Return to Busan — Dr. Kim manages complication, (2) See local urologist — bring Korean medical records (English), (3) Manufacturer support — Teleflex/Boston Scientific provide direct device support globally. BPH complication rate 2-5% similar to global standards. Travel insurance recommended.

Most home country urologists will provide follow-up care given Korean medical records (in English). Bring records to first home-country appointment. Some urologists are reluctant for medico-legal reasons — call ahead. Telehealth follow-up with Dr. Kim available via WhatsApp at no additional cost.

Welcome and often recommended. Partner can attend consultations if desired. Hotels accommodate couples. Partner cannot be in procedure room. Many couples make BPH trip "well-being check" — combining men's health with Korea tourism. Partner travel +$700-$1,400 additional.

50% deposit at booking, 50% on procedure day. Credit card, bank wire, or cryptocurrency accepted. Your card statement shows "Busan Health Clinic" — not "BPH" or procedure name. Many privacy-conscious patients prefer crypto. Itemized English receipts for HSA/FSA reimbursement.

Three factors: (1) Direct-pay model eliminates insurance markup (US hospitals charge 3-5x more knowing insurance negotiates down), (2) Lower facility overhead (Korean clinics 30-50% cheaper to operate), (3) Lower surgeon fees (Korean specialists earn 40-60% of US peers). Same FDA + Korea-FDA approved devices, same surgical training, same outcomes.

Absolutely. Common combinations: BPH treatment + ED treatment (PDE5i, ESWT), BPH treatment + prostate cancer screening, BPH treatment + general urology check-up. All combinations covered during 3-7 day Busan trip depending on BPH procedure choice.

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BPH Treatment Cost: Korea vs USA, UK, Australia — 2025 Price Guide for Foreign Patients

Honest BPH pricing from Dr. Kim in Yeonsan-dong, Busan.

BPH treatment costs across major countries, compared the King way — no spin.

BPH treatment options at King Men's Clinic Yeonsan-dong, in cost detail.

UroLift Cost Breakdown

Rezum Cost Breakdown

TURP Cost Breakdown

Total Trip Budget

Is Busan BPH treatment worth flying for you?

Is medical tourism right for you?

What's included in Korean BPH pricing.

The BPH trip workflow at our Yeonje-gu clinic, step by step.

Step 1: WhatsApp + IPSS

Step 2: Trip planning

Step 3: Procedure in Busan

Step 4: Home follow-up

Cost timeline: from WhatsApp quote to home recovery.

Pre-trip: $0 consultation

Booking deposit: 50%

Travel: $1,000-$2,000

Procedure day: 50% remaining

Month 3 — Stable result

Hidden costs that balloon Western BPH prices.

King's honest numbers

Hear from men who chose Busan over US BPH prices.

What men ask before flying to Busan for BPH treatment.

Related procedures at our Busan Seomyeon clinic.

Message Dr. Kim in Yeonsan-dong, Busan for full BPH quote.

BPH Treatment Cost: Korea vs USA, UK, Australia — 2025 Price Guide for Foreign Patients

Honest BPH pricing from Dr. Kim in Yeonsan-dong, Busan.

BPH treatment costs across major countries, compared the King way — no spin.

BPH treatment options at King Men's Clinic Yeonsan-dong, in cost detail.

UroLift Cost Breakdown

Rezum Cost Breakdown

TURP Cost Breakdown

Total Trip Budget

Is Busan BPH treatment worth flying for you?

Is medical tourism right for you?

What's included in Korean BPH pricing.

The BPH trip workflow at our Yeonje-gu clinic, step by step.

Step 1: WhatsApp + IPSS

Step 2: Trip planning

Step 3: Procedure in Busan

Step 4: Home follow-up

Cost timeline: from WhatsApp quote to home recovery.

Pre-trip: $0 consultation

Booking deposit: 50%

Travel: $1,000-$2,000

Procedure day: 50% remaining

Month 3 — Stable result

Hidden costs that balloon Western BPH prices.

King's honest numbers

Hear from men who chose Busan over US BPH prices.

What men ask before flying to Busan for BPH treatment.

Related procedures at our Busan Seomyeon clinic.

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