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What's the Cost of Rectal cancer Diagnosis and Treatment in Italy?

Rectal cancer treatment cost in Italy typically includes essential procedures like a transrectal ultrasound, which ranges from $100 to $200. Primary surgical interventions such as a rectal resection run from $18,000 to $30,000, while advanced robotic surgery with the Da Vinci system costs $18,000 to $27,000. Total expenses depend on the cancer stage and surgical complexity. Patients often find 30-50% savings compared to the US, with top care centered in Milan, Rome, and Bari.

Typical Rectal Cancer Treatment Costs in Italy

  • Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS): $100 – $200
  • Colonoscopy with polyp removal: $800 – $1,500
  • Consultation with an oncologist: $200 – $300
  • Rectal resection: $18,000 – $30,000
  • Da Vinci robotic system: $18,000 – $27,000
  • Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC): $25,000 – $45,000
  • Laparoscopic mesorectumrctonomy: $18,500 – $31,500
  • CyberKnife: $30,000 – $42,000
  • Immunotherapy with Keytruda: $22,000 – $32,000
  • Histopathology revision: $200 – $400

Bookimed Expert Insight: Advanced cases requiring high surgical precision are best managed at centers like San Raffaele in Milan. They perform over 52,000 operations annually and hold IRCCS research accreditation. For patients seeking robotic-assisted technology, Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy is a recognized leader in Da Vinci surgery. Professor Michele Reni offers 30 years of expertise for complex gastro-esophageal and gastrointestinal oncological cases.

ItalyTurkeyAustria
Tomotherapyfrom $32,000from $12,000from $30,000
Rectal resectionfrom $18,000from $10,250from $21,000
NanoKnifefrom $18,000from $9,500from $25,000
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)from $25,000from $22,500from $40,000
Gastric polyps removalfrom $5,500from $990from $5,000
Data verified by Bookimed as of April 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 116 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

Best Rectal cancer Treatment Centers in Italy: 5 Verified Options and Prices

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Michele Reni

38 years of experience

Professor Michele Reni coordinates Italy's pancreatic cancer treatment guidelines and has published 180+ cancer research papers.

  • 38 years of experience specializing in digestive system cancers
  • Leads the Pancreas Center at San Raffaele Hospital
  • Chairs clinical trials for metastatic pancreatic cancer
  • Board-certified in both radiation and clinical oncology
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Antonio Braun

27 years of experience

Over 500 successful minimally invasive surgeries – Dr. Braun specializes in gastrointestinal procedures at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

  • Board-certified general surgeon with 27 years of experience of experience
  • Trained at Johns Hopkins University in hepatobiliary-pancreatic surgery
  • Member of SICOB and ACOI, leading surgical societies in Italy
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Luigi Masoni

37 years of experience

The doctor is a distinguished general surgeon with a specialization in Oncology and General Surgery, boasting 35 years of experience. The primary focus is on minimally invasive colorectal surgeries, proctological, and pelvic floor surgery. An active researcher and prolific author, the doctor participates in numerous healthcare projects related to colorectal cancer surgeries.

Graduating with distinction in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Rome 'La Sapienza', the doctor further specialized in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery at prestigious institutions.

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Riccardo Rosati

41 years of experience

The doctor is the Head of the Gastrointestinal Surgery Department at San Raffaele Research Hospital, leading a prominent high-volume center for esophageal surgery in Italy. The department specializes in open and minimally invasive surgeries of the digestive tract, focusing on foregut and large bowel diseases, treating approximately 2,000 surgical cases annually.

With a career spanning several decades, the doctor has held significant roles, including founding and directing the University Center for Research and Care of Esophagogastric Diseases. The doctor has authored over 300 publications and holds memberships in numerous prestigious surgical societies.

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