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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in China typically costs from _op_146_price_from_ to _op_146_price_to_. Total expenses depend on the choice of electrode manufacturer, unilateral versus bilateral implantation, and the specific hospital tier. Patients save around _price_percent_discount_% compared to the US, where this procedure costs _price_compare_US_average_ on average. Standard packages often include stereotactic electrode implantation, SEEG monitoring, MRI scans, and hospitalization.

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Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a \"Class A\" facility like Yanda International Hospital provides JCI-accredited safety. Medical travelers can find specialized neurosurgery packages around $43,900 at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. These deals are impressive because they bundle 15 days of hospitalization and SEEG monitoring. This level of extended post-op care is rare in Western hospitals at this price. Look for clinics led by experts like Professor Yao Yi for complex functional neurosurgery.

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