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Austria, Vienna
Lobectomy in Wiener Privatklinik (WPK)
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About the clinic
Lobectomy at Wiener Privatklinik (WPK) in Vienna, Austria, is a specialized surgical procedure to remove a lobe of the lung affected by cancer or chronic disease. The clinic is recognized as one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek for 2021–2026 and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification. Patients benefit from the expertise of world-class surgeons who use robotic and minimally invasive techniques to improve recovery times.
Expert Thoracic Surgery Team
The surgery is performed by leading specialists at the Vienna International Center for Thoracic Oncology (VICTO). Univ.-Prof. Dr. Walter Klepetko heads the center and is ranked among the top 3% of scientists worldwide. His expertise in complex lung cancer surgery is central to the department. Assoc. Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dr. Mir Alireza Hoda PhD focuses on robotic and minimally invasive thoracic procedures. Additionally, OA Dr. Peter Jaksch provides expertise in treating severe lung diseases and lung transplants. Both Univ.-Prof. Dr. Klepetko and OA Dr. Jaksch are recognized on the prestigious Stanford 2024 list of top scientists.
Advanced Surgical Methods
The clinic focuses on methods that reduce physical trauma to the patient. These approaches help patients heal faster and face fewer complications compared to traditional open surgery. The surgical options include:
- Minimally invasive surgery: Surgeons use small incisions and specialized tools to remove the lung lobe.
- Robotic surgery: This method allows for high precision during delicate lung procedures.
Personalized Care and Diagnostics
Before any surgery, each case is reviewed by an interdisciplinary tumor board at the WPK Central European Academy Cancer Center. This team of experts discusses the case to create a personalized treatment plan. The clinic provides a full range of diagnostic tools, including MRI, CT, and PET-CT scans. They also use liquid biopsy for early detection and monitoring of lung conditions. This thorough planning makes sure the surgical approach matches the patient's specific health needs.
If you are looking for advanced lung surgery in Austria, you can request a consultation or leave a request on Bookimed to learn more about the treatment options.
Highlights
1871
Year of foundation
300 doctors
Highest-Rated Clinic for Lobectomy
12000 patients per year
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Wiener Privatklinik (WPK)
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Treatments prices in the clinic
Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.
Oncology
| diagnostics | Price | |
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| Consultation with an oncologist | $430 - $500 |
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hospital accreditations of quality
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek
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World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Wiener Privatklinik (WPK)
International Organization for Standardization
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International Organization for Standardization certificate for Wiener Privatklinik (WPK)
World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek
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World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Wiener Privatklinik (WPK)
ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems
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ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems certificate for Wiener Privatklinik (WPK)
World's Best Hospitals 2026 by Newsweek
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World's Best Hospitals 2026 by Newsweek certificate for Wiener Privatklinik (WPK)
World's Best Hospitals 2025 by Newsweek
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World's Best Hospitals 2025 by Newsweek certificate for Wiener Privatklinik (WPK)
Wiener Privatklinik (WPK): more details about the clinic
Austria, Vienna
The Wiener Privatklinik (WPK) is a private hospital in the university quarter of Vienna, Austria, next to the Vienna General Hospital and the Medical University of Vienna. Founded in 1871 and led since 1995 by a group of physicians, it works with more than 300 recognised doctors across over 30 specialities, and around 45 percent of its patients come from more than 20 countries. The clinic has 145 beds, seven wards and its own operating theatres, combining hospital medicine with a hotel standard of care.
Central European Cancer Center
Oncology is the clinic's central focus. The WPK Academy Central European Cancer Center brings together surgeons, oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists and pathologists, and every case is discussed by an interdisciplinary tumour board before treatment begins. Care covers the full path from diagnosis to therapy, using:
- Minimally invasive and robotic surgery
- Radiotherapy
- Immunotherapy and chemotherapy
- Heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for tumours in the abdomen
The centre is especially strong in cancers of the:
- Breast, prostate and urinary tract
- Skin
- Lung
- Digestive organs
- Head and neck
- Gynaecological organs
- Bone and soft tissue
It is led by Prof. Christoph Zielinski, and its team includes cancer surgeons such as the thoracic surgeon Prof. Walter Klepetko.
Diagnosis and Early Detection
Diagnostics are gathered under one roof, so results are available quickly and without repeated appointments. Imaging includes MRI, CT, PET-CT and SPECT-CT, alongside endoscopy and molecular analysis. The clinic also offers liquid biopsy, a blood test that can detect signs of a tumour at an early stage.
Surgery and Other Specialities
Beyond oncology, the WPK covers:
- General and abdominal surgery
- Orthopaedics and traumatology
- Sports medicine
- Urology
- Gastroenterology and hepatology
- Cardiovascular medicine
- ENT
The Millesi Center at the clinic focuses on peripheral nerve surgery, using microsurgery and supermicrosurgery. An on-site radiotherapy centre is run with Amethyst, and an aeromedical centre offers pilot fitness examinations. Patients can also request an independent second opinion.
Quality and Recognition
The Wiener Privatklinik is certified to ISO 9001:2015 by Quality Austria for its quality management, patient care and safety. It has been named one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek and Statista for six years running, from 2021 to 2026, and was recognised by Deloitte as one of Austria's Best Managed Companies in 2025.
International Patients
A dedicated team supports international patients with appointments, cost estimates, translation and the organisation of their stay. Information is available in several languages, and the clinic is a short distance from the city centre and airport.
Additional services
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Accommodation
Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily
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Ivan • Lung cancer Bulgaria
Jan 24, 2019
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Angelina Ivanenko was my contact in Bookimed and even she was on vacation for the Christmas holidays she did not put on hold the communication
Very fast reaction from Bookimed in communication. Initial discussion was for an appointment in AKH and subsequently we have been forwarded to the Privatklinik. The Klinik looks very well managed. We still did not proceed with the treatment and I'm not currently able to share opinion about the Clinic itself and the treatment (will come back soon, once have treatment there). I've been in the Wiener Privatklinik for a consultation. I manage to meet the exact doctors/professors for which I was looking for a contact and did a good job. The whole story was organized and managed by Bookimed with care for the patient. Angelina Ivanenko was my contact in Bookimed and even she was on vacation for the Christmas holidays she did not put on hold the communication. For us this was very important that we are not losing time.
Ivan • Lung cancer Bulgaria
Jan 24, 2019
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Anonymous • Prostate cancer Ukraine
Jul 5, 2026
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Thank you to your organisation and to you personally, as well as to Angelica from the host organisation, for your help!
I suppose I’d give it a 4.8, really. But that wasn’t down to you. The doctor saw me an hour and a half after the scheduled time. However, the consultation was very informative. Thank you to your organisation and to you personally, as well as to Angelica from the host organisation, for your help!
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Tetyana • Metastases in the liver Ukraine
Apr 19, 2026
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The coordination was truly outstanding
I was most concerned about the communication between my oncologists and the administrators. This aspect turned out to be impeccable. The coordination was truly outstanding. I arrived when the stage had already been determined, which simplified the process. However, to fully understand the treatment method, I had to ask clarifying questions, and only one therapy option was recommended. It's still too early to talk about changes in symptoms, as I am in the early stages of recovery. My main advice for people in similar situations seeking treatment abroad is to definitely get a second opinion.
The consultation went as usual, and I received an alternative treatment option.
I expected the doctor to tell me whether I am being treated correctly and whether radiofrequency ablation was necessary. The consultation ended quickly, and I didn't have time to ask my questions.
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Anonymous • PET/CT Ukraine
May 15, 2026
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My experience has been entirely negative. The treatment prescribed did not follow the standard protocol for this condition. Under this treatment, the condition only worsened. I was given information about the most effective treatment currently used worldwide. I never received the doctor’s conclusion following the consultation, even though I asked for it several times. And on top of everything else, judging by the result, it wasn’t worth €500. A treatment that doesn’t work, with no documentation whatsoever. Just a conversation with a professor to whom you have to ask a thousand questions and figure out the treatment options for your condition yourself, because he offers nothing and explains nothing.
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The treatment recommended by the professor at the Austrian clinic was completely at odds with standard treatment protocols
I never received the discharge summary, even though I had asked for it several times
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Pelikangasse 15, 1090 Wien, Austria
updated 10/27/2026
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