Last updated: 2/24/2025

Discectomy in Italy: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2025

Why do patients choose Italy for discectomy?

  • Accredited clinics: JCI-certified hospitals offer exceptional care, adhering to globally recognized standards.
  • Latest technologies: Techniques such as microdiscectomy and endoscopic discectomy, using equipment like the SpineJet HydroSurgery System, ensure minimally invasive procedures and quicker recovery times.
  • High success rates: Discectomy procedures in Italy have an efficacy rate of 85-95%. This significantly improves patient outcomes and quality of life.
  • Expert surgeons: Renowned neurosurgeons, certified by leading medical institutions, have performed over 2,000 successful discectomies. Their expertise and dedication to patient care are well demonstrated.

Access advanced Discectomy solutions in trusted clinics from $9,741.

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How Much Does Discectomy Cost in Italy?

The average price of Discectomy in Italy is $23,739, the minimum price is $19,217, and the maximum price is $28,260.
The price research is based on updated and verified costs from the Bookimed partner clinics.

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Our Discectomy Packages in Italy March 2025

IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO

Italy, Milan

Alessio Lovi

21 years of experience
  • Technique: lumbar microdecompression or lumbar laminectomy spine surgery.
  • Dr. Alessio Lovi holds a European Diploma in Spine Treatment from the Spine Society of Europe.
  • IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO performs 75% of all revision orthopedic surgeries in Italy.
  • Included services: language assistance, hospitalization.
  • Hospital stay: 3 days (included in the price).
  • Accommodation: 2-night stay in a hotel (included in the price).

Maria Cecilia Hospital

Italy, Bologna

François Lechanoine

13 years of experience
  • Dr. François Lechanoine has performed over 2,500 surgeries, specializing in minimally invasive spine procedures.
  • Maria Cecilia Hospital is renowned for advanced neurosurgery treatments and hosts international medical congresses.
  • Included Services: 3 meals per day by nutritionist, apartment, preoperative tests, language assistance, 5* hotel, transfer to the hospital.
  • Stay Info: 3 days stay in the hospital, 0 days stay in the hotel, included in the price.
  • Technique: Micro-invasive removal of herniated disc with UBE technique.

Discover the Best Discectomy Clinics in Italy: 6 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.

Discectomy Overview in Italy

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Surgery Time - 2 hours
Stay in the country - 7 days
Rehabilitation - 4 days
Anesthesia - General anesthesia
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Раушан • Herniated disk
Italy
Jan 20, 2023
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I want to express my gratitude to Bookimed for their help in finding the doctor we needed. Their work is very well coordinated and organized. The doctor and staff of the San Raffaelle clinic are friendly and attentive. Especially, I would like to thank Julia, who met and accompanied us. Very responsible and nice girl. Thank you to everyone who helped us get checked out by the doctor.
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Erika • MRI of the lumbar spine
United States of America
Dec 20, 2024
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Excellent facility, efficient staff, and a highly qualified, personable and empathetic physician
Excellent facility, efficient staff, and a highly qualified, personable and empathetic physician.
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Easy to use, with great followup by Bookimed staff.
Suma • Consultation with a neurosurgeon
United Kingdom
Jan 29, 2020
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Bookimed booked everything for me was so fast and efficient the doctor was very good and reassuring, I would recommend everyone use bookimed to book they helped me out so much when I was literally stuck and didn’t know how to get the appointment.
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Our Discectomy Techniques: What Suits You Best?

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

Herniated disc surgery

This procedure involves removing the part of the disc that is pressing on the nerve, alleviating pain and discomfort.

Pros: Minimally invasive approach reduces recovery time. Effective pain relief in 85-90% of patients. Often performed as an outpatient procedure.
Cons: Potential for nerve damage or infection. 5-10% chance of disc herniation recurring. Not suitable for all cases.
Effectiveness: 85% success rate in relieving leg pain and improving function.
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Recovery: 4-6 weeks.
Best for: Patients with severe leg pain caused by lumbar disc herniation. Ideal for those unresponsive to conservative treatment.
Prices: Cost of Herniated disc surgery in Italy from $6,226

Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic

This procedure involves the surgical extraction of a herniated spinal disc, preceded by detailed diagnostic imaging to ensure precision.

Pros: Offers targeted relief with precise diagnostics, minimizing unnecessary tissue removal. Success rate of 85% in pain reduction.
Cons: Requires specialized imaging equipment and expertise, which might not be available in all facilities. Potential for longer preoperative preparation time.
Effectiveness: Over 90% success in improving leg pain caused by nerve compression.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Recovery: 4-6 weeks
Best for: Herniated lumbar discs causing leg pain and nerve compression. Ideal for patients with persistent symptoms.
Prices: Cost of Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic in Italy from $2,250