How Much Does Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS) Cost in China?
Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound surgery (MRgFUS) in China typically costs from $9,000 to $12,500. The total price depends on the specific condition treated, the hospital tier, and the city. In the US, this procedure costs $17,300 on average. Fees generally include pre-surgical MRI screenings, the specialized ultrasound technology fee, surgeon fees, and short-term inpatient observation.
- Uterine fibroids. Treatment costs for non-invasive ablation typically fall at the lower end of the range.
- Neurological conditions. Essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease treatments often require advanced neuro-navigation and higher-tier MRI suites.
- Regional hubs. Prices in major medical centers like Beijing and Shanghai are often 15–20% higher than regional cities.
- Hospital tier. Grade-A public hospitals offer standardized pricing, while international departments may add premium service fees.
Bookimed Expert Insight. China is a global leader in high-intensity focused ultrasound technology. Patients can access top-tier expertise at specialized centers like Uni-asia Cancer hospital in Chengdu. Renowned specialists like Dr. Xiao Yueyong at Chinese PLA General Hospital have performed over 100,000 procedures. Choosing a university-affiliated hospital ensures access to multidisciplinary teams and the latest MRI-guided protocols.
| China | Turkey | Austria | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS) | from $9,000 | ≈ $6,500 | ≈ $9,500 |
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Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS) Overview in China
- High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) - from $4,200A non-invasive therapy with ultrasound waves to destroy harmful tissues with high precision and minimal side effects.
- Radiofrequency ablation - from $6,500The procedure uses heat to destruct problematic tissues, relieving chronic pain, and curing some types of cancer effectively.
- Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS) - from $9,000The procedure uses MRI-controlled ultrasound waves to treat tumors non-invasively, a fast, safe, and precise method.
- HIFU for prostate cancer treatment - from $2,700The procedure uses high-intensity ultrasound waves to eradicate cancer cells in the prostate, offering non-invasive, precise targeting.
- Radiofrequency ablation of the liver - from $6,000This therapy uses heat to destroy liver tumors without surgery, benefiting from less pain and quicker recovery.
- Radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping - from $8,500This therapy uses heat and 3D heart images to kill abnormal cells causing irregular beats, improving heart health.
- FUS-ablation of uterine myoma - from $3,700The procedure uses focused ultrasound waves to shrink fibroids in the uterus, offering minimal invasion and quick recovery.
Day 1
- Arrive in the country and check into your accommodation.
- Arrange for your own transfer to the clinic.
Day 2
- Have a consultation with the MRgFUS specialist.
- Undergo necessary medical tests, including MRI.
Day 3
- Receive the Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound treatment.
- The procedure lasts approximately 3 hours.
- Local anesthesia is administered for the procedure.
Day 4
- Stay in the clinic for observation post-operation.
Week 1
- Begin rehabilitation if needed, under the guidance of a specialist.
- Limited physical activities during this week.
Week 2
- Continue rehabilitation with gradual increase in activities.
- Return to work if your condition allows.
Week 3
- Resume normal activities, including sports.
- See the final results of the MRgFUS treatment.
Please note that every patient"s recovery process is unique and the above timeline is an approximate guide based on average patient experiences.
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Liao Zhengyin
Chief physician and professor. Grade 1 Expert at the Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University (ranked No. 2 in China). Completed a postdoctoral fellowship in interventional radiology at the Chinese PLA General Hospital. Leads multidisciplinary team (MDT) care for complex tumors. Expert in minimally invasive interventional oncology for liver, lung, and pancreatic cancers.
Accreditations: Council Member, WATA. Member of CACA and CMDA committees on intervention, ablation, radioactive seeds, and pain. In 2023, inaugural director member, Palliative Care Committee, Sichuan MDA. Editorial board member of the Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy. Editorial board member of the Chinese Journal of Pain Medicine.
Leads 2 provincial S&T projects and 2 NSFC projects. Has 40+ papers, with 30+ as first or corresponding author. Highest impact factor: 10.73. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cohort: TACE + lenvatinib vs TACE + sorafenib. OS 18.97 vs 10.77 months. PFS 10.6 vs 5.4 months. ORR 66.8% vs 33.3%.

Luo Xiaoping
Professor Luo Xiaoping is a nationally recognized interventional radiologist and a leading authority in Western China. He began pioneering vascular interventions in the early 1990s. He helped found the Interventional Group at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University.
He has completed over 100,000 interventional procedures, including about 4,000 complex cases. His key skills include TACE for hepatocellular carcinoma, Budd–Chiari interventions, TIPS, and single-stage bilateral stenting for hilar biliary obstruction, with success rates near 100%. He has been a master’s supervisor since 2007. He has trained many physicians, guided complex cases at more than 40 major hospitals across Western China, and helped build interventional programs. He has published 32 papers as first or corresponding author (22 CSCD core, 4 Chinese core, 6 CSCD extended).

He Weibing
Dr. He Weibing is a pioneer of argon-helium cryoablation in China with more than 20 years of frontline practice. He was a founding member of Fuda Cancer Hospital (Guangzhou). He co-founded its Minimally Invasive Tumor Treatment Center and served as Executive Deputy Director. He also helped found the Ablation Group of the China Anti-Cancer Association. He has been the primary operator in more than 10,000 procedures.
He specializes in tumor cryoablation and is proficient in 125I seed brachytherapy, with a focus on liver and lung cancers. He proposed ten argon-helium techniques. Key co-authored data include: lung cryotherapy n=508; NSCLC n=120 (CR 25.5%, PR 41.8%, 6/12/24-month survival 64%/55%/36%); pancreatic cancer n=38 (median survival 12 months). He served on editorial boards in 2008 and 2010. He has been a national trainer for Varian and Boston Scientific since 2001.

Xiao Yueyong
Professor Xiao Yueyong is Chief Physician in the Department of Radiological Diagnosis at the Chinese PLA General Hospital. He is a leading expert in minimally invasive interventional oncology. He serves as the inaugural President of WATA (2025–). He is President of the International (2020–) and Asian (2012–) Societies of Cryotherapy. He is also Deputy Head of the NHC Expert Group on tumour ablation regulations (2009–).
He has performed over 100,000 CT/MRI‑guided minimally invasive procedures. His work covers chemical ablation, RFA, MWA, cryoablation, and NanoKnife (IRE). He introduced and advanced NanoKnife ablation in China. He led the first national standards for tumour cryoablation and NanoKnife.
Honors include the National Special Contribution Award (Lifetime Honorary). He received First Prize from the Chinese Medicine Education Association (2021). He received two Second Prizes for Military Medical Achievements (2016, 2018) and two Second Prizes from the China Anti‑Cancer Association (2019, 2022). He was named Asian Ablation Master. His research record includes 13 Chinese patents. He is the principal investigator for four NSFC projects and one MOST subject. He has published over 200 papers, with over 110 as first or corresponding author and over 40 in SCI journals. He has led over 10 ablation guidelines or consensus statements.
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Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS)
This non-invasive procedure uses focused ultrasound waves under MRI guidance to treat specific medical conditions without incisions.

