Thyroid cancer treatment at Centro Médico Teknon

Treatment for thyroid cancer at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona, Spain includes advanced diagnostics, surgical removal, and full support. Patient consultations typically cost around $600, while diagnostic scans like a specialized PET-CT may range from $5,889 to $7,656. Surgical procedures generally start around $18,845. The department is led by Dr. Jose Maria Raventos, a surgeon with _doctor_3433_years_ of experience and fellowship training from the Mayo Clinic in the USA.

Diagnostics for Thyroid Cancer

The clinic provides comprehensive evaluations. This helps confirm the diagnosis and plan the right treatment.

• Consultation with an oncologist provides an initial medical review.
• Scintigraphy is a nuclear medicine scan to assess thyroid function.
• PET-CT with Gallium 68 offers detailed imaging to locate cancer cells.

Surgical Treatment Options

Two main surgical procedures are available. Both are performed by experienced endocrine surgeons like Dr. Raventos.

• Thyroidectomy removes the entire thyroid gland. It uses intraoperative nerve monitoring to protect vocal cord function. Hospital stay is typically 1-2 nights.
• Subtotal thyroidectomy removes only part of the gland. This can help preserve some thyroid function. The hospital stay is similar.

Surgical Package Details

The surgical package cost typically runs between $18,845 and $21,200. It covers most in-hospital needs for patient convenience.

• Hospital stay for 1-2 nights.
• Fees for the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Use of the operating room and nursing care.
• Pathology and histological analysis of removed tissue.
• Post-operative monitoring.

The JCI-accredited clinic offers a full pathway from diagnosis to surgery. Their international team can help coordinate your care. You can learn more about available appointment times directly from the clinic.