The total cost of rectal cancer treatment in Germany depends on the specific treatment plan. Initial diagnostics, including consultations and imaging, range from $600 to $1,300. Comprehensive diagnostic and treatment planning, which may involve endoscopic procedures and oncological consultations, can cost up to $49,000. Advanced treatment options such as HIPEC, da Vinci Robotic surgery, and chemotherapy (including immunotherapy) are considered after a detailed diagnosis and may significantly influence the final cost. The treatment program is tailored to the patient"s needs following an individual assessment by the medical team.
| Germany | Turkey | Austria | |
| Tomotherapy | from $40,000 | from $7,150 | from $30,000 |
| Rectal resection | from $25,000 | from $10,250 | from $21,000 |
| NanoKnife | from $18,000 | from $9,500 | from $25,000 |
| Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) | from $35,621 | from $25,000 | from $40,000 |
| Gastric polyps removal | from $6,500 | from $1,100 | from $5,000 |
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Fahad MawloodProfessor Pfaffenbach performs over 9,000 endoscopic interventions annually as Head of the Center of Intestinal Oncology at Academic Hospital Solingen.
Prof. Thomas W Kraus has performed over 3,000 surgical interventions, specializing in complex gastrointestinal and pancreatic procedures at Nordwest Clinic.
Prof. Elke Jaeger specializes in advanced treatment methods for colorectal cancer at Nordwest Clinic. Recognized as one of Germany's top oncologists by Focus magazine.
Prof. Karl J. Oldhafer specializes in complex liver and pancreatic cancer surgeries at Asklepios Hospital Barmbek.