San Raffaele
Lung cancer surgery in Italy typically costs from $30,000 to $50,000. The final price depends on the surgical approach, the medical facility tier, and the city. In the US, similar procedures cost around $77,500 on average. Patients save around 48% compared to the US. These costs typically include the surgical intervention, anesthesia, and initial post-operative monitoring.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing research-focused centers like San Raffaele in Milan offers access to high-volume expertise. This hospital performs over 8,400 operations annually. For advanced technology, Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy in Rome is recognized for robotic excellence. These institutions combine JCI-level standards with academic research. This ensures patients receive modern surgical protocols at a lower cost than in North America.
Why do patients choose Italy for lung cancer surgery?
Access advanced Lung cancer surgery solutions in trusted clinics .
| Italy | Turkey | Austria | |
| Lung cancer surgery | from $30,000 | from $9,000 | from $42,000 |
| Lobectomy | from $25,000 | from $7,300 | from $30,000 |
| Wedge Resection | from $13,800 | from $7,300 | - |
| Target therapy for lung cancer | from $8,200 | from $5,000 | - |
| Synchronous resection of the liver/lung with metastases | from $36,500 | from $17,800 | - |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for Lung cancer surgery upon arrival and use a flexible installment plan if needed.
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Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
Day 3 - Surgery
Day 4 - Post-Operation
Day 5 - Hospital Stay
Week 1-2 - Rehabilitation
Week 3-6 - Rehabilitation
Please note, recovery times and procedures may vary depending on individual health conditions and the specifics of the surgery.
Associate Professor of Thoracic Surgery specializing in mini-invasive techniques – currently heads the Mini-Invasive Thoracic Surgery Unit at San Raffaele.
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.
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 is a surgical procedure that removes one lobe of the lung to treat lung cancer or other lung diseases.
A pulmonary surgery that involves removing a specific segment of the lung affected by disease, often used to treat localized lung cancer.
A surgical procedure that removes a small, wedge-shaped part of the lung containing a tumor or abnormal tissue.