Brain tumor removal in China typically costs from $14,000 to $26,000. Prices depend on tumor complexity, surgical technique, and the chosen medical facility. In the US, similar procedures cost around $85,000 on average. Patients save around 76% compared to US rates. Estimates generally include the neurosurgical procedure, diagnostic imaging, and standard hospital stay.
Bookimed Expert Insight: China offers high-volume expertise with facilities like Xiamen Humanity Hospital treating 1,000,000 patients annually. This massive scale often leads to more standardized surgical protocols. For international patients, tertiary hospitals in Xiamen provide comprehensive care across 47 departments. Choosing a non-profit tertiary center ensures access to advanced clinical trials and drug research. This environment provides high-tier medical infrastructure at a fraction of Western costs.
| China | Turkey | Austria | |
| Brain tumor removal | ≈ $14,000 | from $12,000 | ≈ $18,000 |
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Li Guiyuan, MD, is Chief Physician in the Department of Medical Oncology at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. He has practiced oncology since 1996 and has more than 20 years of experience. He earned a master’s degree in Oncology from Nanjing University in 2003. He has worked in the hospital’s Oncology Department since then.
His clinical work includes chemotherapy for lung, breast, ovarian, and gastrointestinal cancers. He also provides targeted and anti‑angiogenic therapies for malignant tumours. He manages malignant pleural and peritoneal effusions and bone metastases with multimodal care, including immunotherapy.
He has authored more than 10 basic and clinical papers, including “Tumour Hypoxia and Its Therapeutic Strategies” and “Establishment of Tumour Model with B16 Melanoma Cell Line of C57BL/6 Mice in ICR Mice.” He received the Medical Achievement Award from the General Logistics Department of the PLA for “Research and Application of Early‑diagnosis and Prediction Model for Metastasis of Non‑small‑cell Lung Cancer.” He co‑authored “Evidence‑based Oncology Treatment” and “Handbook of Modern Evidence‑based Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer.” He has also taken part in key projects of the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
Involves the surgical excision of abnormal growths within the brain to alleviate symptoms and prevent further complications.