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Radiofrequency ablation in Italy: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2024

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How Much Does Radiofrequency ablation Cost in Italy?

The average price of Radiofrequency ablation in Italy is $12,231, the minimum price is $6,197, and the maximum price is $20,080.
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Discover the Best Radiofrequency ablation Clinics in Italy: 4 Verified Options and Prices

Maria Cecilia Hospital
Italy, Bologna
Saverio Iacopino
29 years of experience
Clinic is certified

Founded in 1973 as the first hospital of GVM Care Research, Maria Cecilia Hospital is internationally renowned for advanced treatments in heart surgery, electrophysiology, neurosurgery, and diabetic foot care. Its research has been featured in prestigious medical journals and is recognized as one of Italy’s top medical centers. The hospital handles over 15% of cardiac surgeries in Italy, with complex cases managed by a multidisciplinary Heart Team, including cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and anesthesiologists.

Additionally, it houses the GVM Campus, which hosts international medical congresses and training events. The hospital is conveniently located 40 minutes from Bologna International Airport and offers transfer services for patients.

San Donato Hospital
Italy, Milan
Carlo Pappone
Clinic is certified

Policlinico San Donato is a leading Italian clinic for cardiology and cardiac surgery.

Doctors perform over 9,400 open and minimally invasive operations on the heart and blood vessels annually. It is the largest number in the country.

Сardiology, heart surgery, arrhythmology, and rehabilitation are the top specialities in San Donato Hospital.

Maria Cecilia Hospital
Italy, Bologna
François Lechanoine
12 years of experience
Clinic is certified

Founded in 1973 as the first hospital of GVM Care Research, Maria Cecilia Hospital is internationally renowned for advanced treatments in heart surgery, electrophysiology, neurosurgery, and diabetic foot care. Its research has been featured in prestigious medical journals and is recognized as one of Italy’s top medical centers. The hospital handles over 15% of cardiac surgeries in Italy, with complex cases managed by a multidisciplinary Heart Team, including cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and anesthesiologists.

Additionally, it houses the GVM Campus, which hosts international medical congresses and training events. The hospital is conveniently located 40 minutes from Bologna International Airport and offers transfer services for patients.

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Surgery Time - 2 hours
Stay in the country - 3 days
Rehabilitation - 1 day
Anesthesia - Local anesthesia
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Carlo Pappone

Prof. Carlo Pappone is the Head of the Operative Unit of Clinical Arithmology and the Electrophysiology Laboratory at IRCCS Policlinico San Donato in Milan and an experienced Fellow in numerous international cardiology societies. He has a specialization in Cardiology from 1990 and a PhD in Cardiovascular Diseases from 1995, and has been involved in all electrophysiology procedures. He has also developed a new epicardial ablation procedure to identify and eliminate the mechanisms that trigger sudden death in Brugada syndrome patients. He has been an invited speaker and moderator at major national and international congresses in the field of cardiology and arrhythmology, and has a total of 184 scientific articles, 30 book chapters and 184 papers with 16,814 citations and an H-Index of 50. He is also a reviewer of numerous journals and has won an Elite Reviewer Award from the Editorial Board of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) in 2006.

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Anonymous • Radiofrequency ablation
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Oct 22, 2019
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Anton • Arrhythmia
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Feb 14, 2019
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Bottom line: I recommend this service
Excellent and prompt service. They told (without insisting) which hospital and which doctor to contact. Initially I planned a survey in South Korea, but on the recommendation of the Bookimed coordinator, I went to the Italian clinic of San Donato, to Dr. Carlo Pappone, and I have no regrets. Special thanks to Anton Volvak and the representative of the clinic San Donato, Julia. Paid directly to the clinic (after all procedures), the price is the same as reported by an employee bookimed. Bottom line: I recommend this service.

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Our Radiofrequency ablation Techniques: What Suits You Best?

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

Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS)

This non-invasive procedure uses focused ultrasound waves under MRI guidance to treat specific medical conditions without incisions.

Pros: Offers precise targeting of tissues with minimal damage to surrounding areas. Reduces recovery time significantly compared to invasive surgeries. No radiation exposure involved.
Cons: Not suitable for all types of tumors or conditions. Limited accessibility due to specialized equipment requirements.
Effectiveness: Success rates of 70% to 90% in reducing tumor size or alleviating symptoms.
Duration: The procedure typically takes 3 to 4 hours.
Recovery: Recovery time is usually 24 to 48 hours.
Best for: Ideal for treating uterine fibroids, essential tremors, and pain associated with bone metastases.
Prices: Cost of Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS) in Italy from $20,000

Radiofrequency Ablation of the Liver

Radiofrequency ablation of the liver is a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat generated by radio waves to destroy cancer cells in the liver.

Pros: Offers a high success rate of 85% in small tumors. Less invasive than surgical resection, leading to a quicker recovery and fewer complications.
Cons: Limited to tumors smaller than 5 cm. May require multiple sessions for complete treatment and potentially less effective for larger tumors.
Effectiveness: 85% success rate for tumors smaller than 3 cm.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Recovery: 1-2 days
Best for: Tumors smaller than 5 cm in diameter. Particularly effective for patients with liver cancer not suitable for surgery.

Radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping

Radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping is a minimally invasive procedure using radio waves to target and treat arrhythmias with precision.

Pros: Offers precise targeting of cardiac arrhythmias with 3D imaging, reducing recurrence rates by up to 80%. Minimizes damage to surrounding tissues compared to other methods.
Cons: Requires specialized equipment and expertise, which may not be available in all medical facilities. Potential for longer procedure times compared to simpler techniques.
Effectiveness: Success rate of 70-90% in treating atrial fibrillation.
Duration: 2-4 hours.
Recovery: 1-2 weeks.
Best for: Treating complex cardiac arrhythmias in patients not responding to medication. Suitable for patients with atrial fibrillation.
Prices: Cost of Radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping in Italy from $17,500