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Lung cancer surgery in Germany: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2025

Why choose Germany for lung cancer surgery?

Accredited clinics: German hospitals are renowned for their excellence. Many of them hold KTQ certification, which ensures high standards of patient care and safety.
Latest technologies: Innovative procedures such as Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) and Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (RATS) are widely utilized. These minimally invasive options offer quicker recovery times.
High success rates: Lung cancer surgery in Germany has an efficacy rate of 85-90% for early-stage patients. The procedures also have low complication rates.
Expert surgeons: Germany's leading thoracic surgeons, often affiliated with the German Society for Thoracic Surgery, have performed thousands of successful lung cancer surgeries. They bring vast experience and expertise to each case.

Access advanced Lung cancer surgery solutions in trusted clinics from $27,035.

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How Much Does Lung cancer surgery Cost in Germany?

The cost of lung cancer surgery in Germany typically ranges from $19,800 to $31,800. Prices vary depending on the surgical method (open vs. minimally invasive VATS), the clinic, and the surgeon’s expertise. In the United States, the average cost is $77,500 (per ACS). Lung cancer surgery in Germany is about 67% less than in the U.S.

German clinics usually include the initial consultation, pre-op blood tests, post-op medication, follow-up consultations, and 24/7 patient support. English-speaking staff, meals during clinic visits, and personalized treatment plans are also standard. In the U.S., many of these services—especially post-op care and follow-ups—may be billed separately. Always confirm what’s included with your chosen clinic.

	Germany	Turkey	Austria
Lung cancer surgery	from $19,815	from $17,000	from $42,000
Lobectomy	from $25,000	from $7,150	from $30,000
Wedge Resection	from $23,312	from $8,870	-
Target therapy for lung cancer	from $4,080	from $5,000	-
Synchronous resection of the liver/lung with metastases	-	from $4,620	-

The price research is based on updated and verified costs from the Bookimed partner clinics.

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Our Lung cancer surgery Packages in Germany October 2025

Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)

Germany, Frankfurt am Main

Stefanie Veit

25 years of experience

Dr. Stefanie Veit has specialized in minimally invasive resection of thymic tumors and thoracic metastasis surgery.
Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus) is a leading hospital in Germany, pioneering innovations like 3D ultrasound and anticancer vaccines.
Included Services: Consultation with an oncologist, Consultation with a surgeon, PET/CT in lung cancer, Extended analysis of blood, Histopathology revision, Lung cancer surgery, Chemotherapy for lung cancer, Surgical intervention - 4-7 days, inpatient (hospitalization included).
Stay Info: Inpatient stay for surgical intervention is included, chemotherapy is outpatient and lasts 2-3 months.
Technique: Minimally invasive resection of thymic tumors, thoracic metastasis surgery.

Discover the Best Lung cancer surgery Clinics in Germany: 8 Verified Options and Prices

The Bookimed clinic ranking is based on data science algorithms, providing a trusted, transparent, and objective comparison. It takes into account patient demand, review scores (both positive and negative), the frequency of updates to treatment options and prices, response speed, and clinic certifications.

Medical Center in Solingen

Germany, Solingen

Phd Viola Fox

13 years of experience

Clinic is certified :

Solingen Municipal Hospital/Academic Hospital of the University of Cologne is among top clinics in Germany according to Focus magazine - one of the most widely circulated German editions. Städtisches Klinikum Solingen is a certified medical institution treating over 60,000 patients per year.

diagnostics
Biochemical blood analysis	$112
PET/CT	$2,331

Asklepios Hospital Barmbek

Germany, Hamburg

Klaus D. Diemel

accreditations :

Clinic is certified :

Asklepios Hospital Barmbek is a clinic No. 1 for foreign patients according to the Medical Travel Quality Alliance, the international organization for medical tourism.

The Hospital is a multidisciplinary medical center. It is a part of Asklepios Kliniken, the most significant German hospitals' network.

Asklepios Barmbek specializes in Oncology, Oncohematology, Surgery, and Pulmonology.

80,000 patients from Germany and other countries worldwide receive treatment annually here.

diagnostics
Biopsy	$1,094 - $1,641
Extended analysis of blood	$350 - $408
treatment
Lung cancer surgery	$23,312 - $32,637

Asklepios Altona Clinic

Germany, Hamburg

Clinic is certified :

Asklepios Klinik Altona is a university hospital of Hamburg, one of the oldest medical facilities in Northern Germany. The medical center belongs to the hospitals’ group of Asklepios Kliniken. Asklepios Altona Hamburg specializes in robotic surgery, gastroenterology, abdominal surgery, neurology, and oncology specialties.

95,000 patients get treatment annually here.

diagnostics
Gastroscopy with biopsy	$1,748 - $2,331

Nordrhein-Westfalen Clinic Complex

Germany, Duisburg

Clinic is certified :

The North Rhine-Westphalia Association includes 5 hospitals located not far from Düsseldorf (Germany).

Doctors of the network conduct treatment in 27 specialties. The strongest are oncology, robotic surgery, orthopedics, cardiology, urology, and gynecology.

The Heart Center of the Association is the largest in Germany. It is the place where pilots of civil aviation undergo heart check-ups.

Each year, more than 100,000 outpatients and 45,000 inpatients are treated in the hospitals of Association.

Price on request

Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Germany, Berlin

Christian Witt

Clinic is certified :

Charité is the most famous university hospital in the whole Europe which was founded yet in 1710. The majority of patients choosing treatment in Germany prefer this clinic because of its high popularity and good reviews. International patients are not a priority for Charité, so patients from other countries should be prepared for long terms of application processing and absence of foreign patients reception service.

Price on request

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Surgery Time - 4 hours

Stay in the country - 14 days

Rehabilitation - 30 days

Anesthesia - General anesthesia

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Klaus D. Diemel

Dr. Klaus D. Diemel is the Head of the Thoracic Surgery Department at Asklepios Klinik Barmbek, Hamburg and a Fellow of the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons. He has held senior positions at Krankenhaus Großhansdorf and Marienkrankenhaus Hamburg, and is a member of several national and international surgical and medical societies.

Stefanie Veit

25 years of experience

Dr. Stefanie Veit is an Interventional Cardiologist with 26+ years of experience and a Doctorate from Julius Maximilians University, Würzburg. She has specialty training from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles and is a member of the German Society for Thoracic Surgery. She has published many articles in international journals.

Phd Viola Fox

13 years of experience

Dr. Viola Fox is the Chief Physician at the Clinic for Haematology, Oncology, and Palliative Medicine at BKZ Solingen. This clinic is a certified interdisciplinary cancer center. Dr. Fox is a leading expert in drug therapy for tumor diseases in Germany and Europe. She has more than 15 years of experience in this field.

She is a member of the German Society of Oncology and Haemato-oncology (GDHO), the German Association of Physicians, and the American Association for Cancer Research. Dr. Fox is also active in molecular biology research. Her work supports progress in cancer treatment and molecular diagnostics.

Her main areas of expertise are chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiation therapy. Dr. Fox is known for her innovative methods and strong commitment to patient care. Her efforts have led to high recovery rates and recognition from her peers.

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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 Germany from $25,000

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 Germany from $23,312

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 Germany from $19,815