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How Much Does Lung cancer surgery Cost in China?

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Lung cancer surgery-from $17,000from $42,000
Wedge Resection-from $7,300-
Target therapy for lung cancer-from $5,000-
Synchronous resection of the liver/lung with metastases-from $4,158-
Lung segmentectomy-from $10,152-
Data verified by Bookimed as of April 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 93 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

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Lung cancer surgery Overview in China

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patients recommend -
85%
Surgery Time - 4 hours
Stay in the country - 14 days
Rehabilitation - 30 days
Anesthesia - General anesthesia
Requests processed - 46119
Bookimed fees - $0

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Zhang Jin Nong

40 years of experience

Professor Zhang Jin Nong is Director of Respiratory and Cardiovascular Medicine and a national expert in infectious diseases. He has over 40 years of clinical experience. In 2020, he was honored as a Hubei Provincial Advanced Individual for COVID-19 control.

His clinical focus includes respiratory diseases, complex internal medicine, infectious diseases, and advanced lung cancer treatment. He is skilled in fiberoptic bronchoscopy, invasive and noninvasive ventilation, management of sleep-disordered breathing, and pulmonary function testing.

He serves on the Infectious Diseases Committee of the China Medicine Education Association. He is Deputy Director of the Sleep Medicine Branch of the Chinese Stroke Association. He is also Deputy Director of the Infectious Diseases Group of the Emergency Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association.

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Niu Lizhi

30 years of experience

Professor Niu Lizhi is a renowned Chinese cancer doctor, President of Fuda Cancer Hospital, and expert in minimally invasive cryosurgery. He has performed over 10,000 cryosurgeries and 500 NanoKnife procedures, and is the author of over 100 papers in surgical oncology, cryosurgery, and NanoKnife. He is Vice-President of the Asian Society of Cryosurgery and the International Society of Cryosurgery, and a member of the Chinese Medication Association, the China Anti-Cancer Association, the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, and the Chinese Society of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine.

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Updated: 10/24/2025
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Our Lung cancer surgery Techniques: What Suits You Best?

When considering Lung cancer surgery, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:

Lobectomy

Lobectomy is a surgical procedure that removes one lobe of the lung to treat lung cancer or other lung diseases.

Pros: Lobectomy is less invasive than pneumonectomy and preserves more lung function. It has a high success rate of around 85% for early-stage lung cancer.
Cons: It may not be suitable for patients with widespread lung damage or tumors in multiple lobes. Recovery can be longer compared to wedge resection.
Effectiveness: 85%
Duration: 2-4 hours
Recovery: 4-6 weeks
Best for: Early-stage lung cancer, localized tumors, and non-small cell lung cancer in patients.
Prices: Cost of Lobectomy in China from $7,300

Lung segmentectomy

A pulmonary surgery that involves removing a specific segment of the lung affected by disease, often used to treat localized lung cancer.

Pros: Preserves more lung function compared to lobectomy. Less invasive than pneumonectomy, with fewer complications. Allows for targeted tumor excision, minimizing healthy tissue removal.
Cons: May not be suitable for large or multiple tumors. Slightly higher recurrence risk compared to lobectomy at 10%.
Effectiveness: Success rate is approximately 85-90% for early-stage lung cancer.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Recovery: 2-4 weeks
Best for: Patients with small, localized tumors, especially in early-stage lung cancer.
Prices: Cost of Lung segmentectomy in China from $10,152

Wedge Resection

A surgical procedure that removes a small, wedge-shaped part of the lung containing a tumor or abnormal tissue.

Pros: Less invasive than lobectomy or pneumonectomy, preserving more lung function. Typically results in a shorter hospital stay, with only 1-3 days required.
Cons: Higher recurrence rates compared to lobectomy, with approximately 10% more cases. Not suitable for larger tumors or those near major blood vessels.
Effectiveness: 95% success rate in removing small, localized tumors.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Recovery: 1-2 weeks
Best for: Small, early-stage lung tumors, particularly in patients with limited lung function.
Prices: Cost of Wedge Resection in China from $7,300

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