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How Much Does Breast cancer surgery Cost in Italy?

Breast cancer surgery in Italy typically costs from $8,000 to $15,000. Final prices depend on the surgical technique, tumor complexity, and the clinic's research status. In the United States, patients pay around $45,000 on average for similar care. Italy offers significant savings of approximately 74%. Standard packages usually include the surgical procedure, anesthesia, and a multi-day hospital stay.

  • Lumpectomy: $7,000 to $12,000 for breast-conserving surgery removing the tumor and margins.
  • Intrabeam: $6,500 to $10,500 for targeted intraoperative radiation therapy during the operation.
  • Gland therapy: $8,500 to $16,500 for specialized hormonal or glandular-focused cancer treatments.
  • Regional variations: Facilities in Milan and Rome often charge 15-20% more than clinics in Turin.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a research hospital like San Raffaele in Milan offers exceptional value for complex cases. Their packages, priced around $23,250, include world-renowned experts like Dr. Oreste Gentilini. Dr. Gentilini has performed over 5,000 breast surgeries with a focus on preservation techniques. These premium options often bundle VIP transfers and extended seven-day hotel stays for recovery. This provides a high-end experience at a fraction of US private healthcare costs.

Key Benefits

Why choose Italy for breast cancer surgery?

  • Accredited clinics: Italy's leading hospitals are JCI-accredited. This ensures high standards of care and patient safety.
  • Innovative methods: Italian clinics employ cutting-edge methods such as oncoplastic surgery and sentinel lymph node biopsy. They also use innovative devices like the MarginProbe system for real-time margin assessment.
  • High success rates: Breast cancer surgery in Italy shows an efficacy rate of 85-90% for early-stage breast cancer patients. The post-operative outcomes are excellent.
  • Expert surgeons: Renowned specialists, including Prof. Gentilini, have performed over 5,000 breast surgeries. They specialize in hereditary breast neoplasms and complex cases such as pregnancy-associated breast cancer.

Access advanced Breast cancer surgery solutions in trusted clinics from $23,152.

ItalyTurkeyAustria
Breast cancer surgeryfrom $8,000from $6,010from $15,000
Mastectomyfrom $9,000from $4,500from $10,000
Lumpectomy from $7,000from $2,700from $8,500
Intrabeamfrom $6,500from $4,000from $9,500
Gland therapy for breast cancerfrom $8,500from $9,000from $12,500
Data verified by Bookimed as of April 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 185 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

Breast cancer surgery Packages in Italy — April 2026

Procedure type
Breast Cancer Surgery by Prof. Gentilini with 5,000+ Procedures — Transfer & Translation Included

San Raffaele

Italy, Milan

Oreste Gentilini

27 years of experience

San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, Italy performs breast quadrantectomy with sentinel lymph node biopsy and immediate oncoplastic reshaping under full general anesthesia. Led by Professor Oreste Gentilini — Head of the Breast Unit with 25+ years’ experience and Chairman of the international SOUND trial — the procedure preserves breast shape and axillary nodes while planning subsequent individualized radiotherapy sessions. As a Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare (IRCCS) with 1,500+ scientists producing over 1,160 annual publications, the clinic specializes in hereditary breast neoplasms and pregnancy cancer cases. The $23,152 package covers pre-op diagnostics, quadrantectomy, sentinel biopsy, oncoplastic reshaping, all surgical materials, post-op care, companion accommodation, VIP airport transfers, and recovery stays of 3 days inpatient + 7 days hotel.

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Discover the Best Breast cancer surgery Clinics in Italy: 4 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.
San Donato Hospital

San Donato Hospital

Italy, Milan
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MRI of one area$304.8 - $539.26
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Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy

Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy

Italy, Rome

Luigi Masoni

37 years of experience
Clinic is certified :
3.4
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Santa Caterina da Siena

Santa Caterina da Siena

Italy, Turin

Egle Muti

38 years of experience
Clinic is certified :
3.55 reviews
Price on request
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Breast cancer surgery Overview in Italy

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patients recommend -
85%
Surgery Time - 4 hours
Stay in the country - 10 days
Rehabilitation - 30 days
Anesthesia - General anesthesia
Requests processed - 46119
Verified patient reviews - 20
Bookimed fees - $0

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Oreste Gentilini

27 years of experience

Over 5,000 breast cancer surgeries performed – Dr. Gentilini specializes in breast-conserving techniques at San Raffaele Hospital.

  • Heads the Breast Unit at San Raffaele Hospital
  • Expert in preserving breasts and lymph nodes
  • Focuses on high genetic risk cases
  • Author of 100+ papers on breast cancer treatment
  • Fellowship-trained at NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital
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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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Shakiha • Meningioma
Oman
Aug 27, 2021
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بصراحة أود شكر الفريق الطبي باكمله في مستشفى سان رفائييل قسم جراحة المخ والاعصاب بقيادة الخبير البروفيسور دكتور مورتيني شكر هو من أعماق قلبي على عدة امور : مستشفى في قمة الدقة والاتقان والتنظيم وفريق طبي متميز اضافة الى ان هذا الدكتور من التواضع والخبرة والاسلوب الراقي لا اجد الكلمات المعبرة لشكره والثناء عليه هو وفريقه المساعد من الجراحين وطبيبة التخدير ووالى اصغر موظف وعامل في هذا المستشفى الانساني واتمنى لهم التوفيق والنجاح في انقاذ ارواح الناس وعلاجهم وشفائهم
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راضي عن هذه المنصة والدعم تمام الرضا وان شاء الله انصح جميع الذين يعانون من اي مرض يستطيع هذا المستشفى او المنصة تقديم المساعدة لهبالتواصل معهم على الفور واشكر دكتور يونس على اسلوبه الراقي ودعمه اللامحدود
San RaffaelePietro Mortini
Евгения • Stomach cancer surgery
Italy
Nov 7, 2018
Verified review.
"I declare with all responsibility that the San Rafael clinic in Milan is the best
The professionalism of the doctors, the newest equipment, the care of the clinic staff are among the best in Europe. The treatment and operations in Russia and Germany have been carried out, I declare with all responsibility that the San Rafael clinic in Milan is the best. After treating my father’s stomach cancer, I visited the neurologist and gastroenterologist and myself. Thank you so much to the coordinator, the doctors from the international department of the clinic. More in the world of such doctors. THANK YOU!
San Raffaele
Anonymous • Consultation with an oncologist
Russian Federation
Jan 2, 2020
Verified review.
We received a remote consultation at the San Rafael Clinic, for us this format was not suitable, because the second opinion is for those who either confirm the diagnosis or ask for another alternative treatment, we were told that after the consultation, continue the same, although we were treated and there was no result, as a result, after a remote consultation, we were not assigned anything, plus all communication was extended for a couple of months, because the clinic’s response rate was very low. We could not get any concrete answer, so this consultation was useless for us.
San Raffaele
Anonymous • Biopsy
Russian Federation
Feb 25, 2019
Verified review.
"Just returned from there
Just returned from there. Everything was top notch, and doctors, and the organization of the stay. It took 2 days from the first call to the bookmarked to my arrival in Milan. The next morning, consult a doctor. All questions were solved almost instantly, the results of all analyzes and studies were ready the next day. And constantly in touch with the coordinator Catherine and care worker Alexander. In my trips to the clinic, I was accompanied by a super translator Yulya Sukhneva. Thanks to the clear and professional work of Julia, Kati and Alexander, my stay was very short, I saved money on the hotel. The hotel, by the way, was excellent, up to the clinic, 200 meters. Yes, and more, the prices for consultations and analyzes are quite comparable with those in Moscow. I spent much less money than I thought at first. Thank you all!
San Raffaele
HALYNA NIKOLAIEVA • Melanoma
Ukraine
Jun 10, 2019
Verified review.
Thanks her
The doctor caused confidence and showed high professionalism, understood all the details and documents. She appointed the newest treatment. Satisfied with the service, Katerina Bonko was constantly in touch, showed attention and care. Thanks her.
About Bookimed service
I am satisfied with the service, Katerina Bonko was constantly in touch, showed attention and care. Thanks her.
San Raffaele
Anonymous • Consultation with an oncologist
Ukraine
Jun 29, 2022
Verified review.
- We were confirmed the same diagnosis that we received in Ukraine
We were confirmed the same diagnosis that we received in Ukraine. It was decided to continue treatment in Ukraine.
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San Raffaele
Anonymous • Consultation with an oncologist
Italy
Jan 22, 2022
Verified review.
I would not hesitate to recommend Bookimed for enabling to have the required treatment
The Hospital handled my appointment and the paperwork promptly and efficiently. My outpatient contact with the Consultant was very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend Bookimed for enabling to have the required treatment.
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Our Breast cancer surgery Techniques: What Suits You Best?

When considering Breast 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:

Mastectomy

It is a surgical procedure to remove one or both breasts, partially or completely, to treat or prevent breast cancer.

Pros: Mastectomy significantly reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence by up to 90%. It is suitable for large tumors or multiple tumors in the same breast.
Cons: Longer recovery period compared to lumpectomy, and potential loss of sensation in the breast area. It may require additional reconstructive surgery.
Effectiveness: 90% reduction in breast cancer recurrence risk.
Duration: 2-3 hours.
Recovery: 4-6 weeks.
Best for: Large or multiple tumors, genetic predisposition to breast cancer, and when breast-conserving surgery is not an option.

Lumpectomy

Breast-conserving surgery involves removing a breast tumor and a small margin of surrounding tissue to treat breast cancer.

Pros: Preserves most of the breast, maintaining its appearance and sensation. Offers a 5-year survival rate of 93% when combined with radiation therapy.
Cons: May require additional surgeries if cancer cells are detected at the margins. Higher risk of local recurrence compared to mastectomy.
Effectiveness: Achieves a 5-year survival rate of approximately 93% with adjuvant therapy.
Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Recovery: 1 to 3 weeks
Best for: Early-stage breast cancer and tumors less than 5 centimeters.

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