Glioblastoma treatment at Centro Médico Teknon

Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona, Spain provides comprehensive care for glioblastoma. Diagnostics start from $225, a neurosurgical consultation is around $595, and a maximal safe resection surgery typically costs between $25,000 and $35,000. The neuro-oncology team is led by Dr. Gerardo Conesa Bertran, a neurosurgeon with 39 years of experience who has performed over 1,100 complex brain tumor procedures.

Experienced Neuro-Oncology Team

Dr. Gerardo Conesa Bertran directs the Institute of Neurosurgery. He trained in the USA and France. His practice focuses on complex brain tumor surgery. He is a member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies. The team also includes neuro-oncologists like Dr. Carme Balana.

Advanced Diagnostics & Planning

Precise diagnosis is critical for glioblastoma treatment planning. The clinic uses a full range of advanced imaging and tests.

• Scintigraphy: May cost around $225.
• Consultation: A specialist consultation typically runs between $565 and $625.
• Pre-surgical Diagnostics: A comprehensive package including MRI and PET-CT is around $2,000-$2,900.
• Other tests include neurological assessments and blood tests.

Surgical & Non-Surgical Treatments

Treatment often starts with surgery to remove as much tumor as safely possible. This is followed by additional therapies.

• Maximal Safe Resection: This surgery uses neuronavigation and fluorescence guidance. It aims to remove the tumor while protecting brain function. The package includes a 5-7 day hospital stay and typically costs $25,000-$35,000.
• Radiotherapy: Post-operative radiation involves 15-20 daily sessions. This treatment may cost around $18,000-$20,000.
• Chemotherapy: Following the standard Stupp protocol, each course of temozolomide may cost $2,500-$4,000.

Centro Médico Teknon is a JCI-accredited facility. It uses technologies like the Da Vinci surgical system and Novalis radiosurgery. Their patient coordinators assist with logistics in multiple languages. Contact the clinic for a detailed consultation and personalized treatment plan.