Tongue cancer treatment at Centro Médico Teknon

Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona, Spain, treats tongue cancer with a range of options. An oncologist consultation costs around $600. Radiosurgery with CyberKnife typically runs $10,900–$16,350. Robotic-assisted tongue surgery may cost $27,000–$38,000. The clinic's advanced technology includes the Da Vinci robotic system, guided by Dr. Carlos Pollán with two decades of ENT and head and neck oncology experience.

Dr. Carlos Pollán coordinates the clinic's Head and Neck Oncology Unit. He is an expert in Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS). He trained at the Skull Base Endoscopic Surgery Unit in the USA. Dr. Pollán's 20-year focus is on complex oropharyngeal surgeries and managing dysphagia.

Diagnostic Procedures for Tongue Cancer

Teknon performs comprehensive diagnostics to plan treatment. These steps are completed within 2-4 days. Patients usually receive results within 48 hours. Available diagnostic tests include:

• Consultation with an oncologist (around $600)
• PET-CT scan with advanced Gallium 68, costing about $5,889–$7,656
• MRI and Endoscopic examination
• Biopsy and Scintigraphy (Scintigraphy costs around $225)

Surgical and Non-Surgical Treatment Options

The clinic offers several tailored approaches. This includes both minimally invasive and traditional surgery.

• Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS): This uses the Da Vinci robot. It allows surgeons to remove tumors through the mouth. This method helps preserve function and can shorten hospital stays to 2-5 days.
• Laser micro-surgery (CO₂ laser): A laser beam is used to resect limited tumors precisely. This procedure often requires just 1-2 days of hospitalization. It costs approximately $13,000–$19,500.
• CyberKnife / Gamma Knife radiosurgery: This is a non-invasive, non-surgical option. It delivers high-dose radiation to the tumor. It is an outpatient procedure with no hospital stay.
• Standard tongue cancer surgery: This traditional surgery directly removes cancerous tissue. The price is around $23,556–$29,445. It includes the surgical procedure and the hospital stay.

Centro Médico Teknon is a JCI-accredited hospital with a 4.7 patient rating. Its specialists develop individual treatment plans using the latest robotic and radiosurgery technology. For detailed cost estimates and to discuss your specific case, contact the clinic directly.