The cost of a lumpectomy in Germany typically ranges from $7,300 to $10,400. Prices vary depending on the hospital, the surgeon’s experience, the complexity of the tumor, and whether advanced techniques like intraoperative imaging or sentinel lymph node biopsy are used. In the United States, the average cost is $14,000 (according to ASCO). This means lumpectomy in Germany is about 36% less expensive than in the U.S.
German hospitals generally include pre-op consultations, imaging (mammography, ultrasound), the surgical procedure, anesthesia, hospital stay, pathology, and initial follow-up visits in the price. In the U.S., the listed price often covers only the surgery itself, with imaging, anesthesia, pathology, and follow-up billed separately. Always confirm exactly what’s included with your chosen clinic.