IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO
From $11,900. Final pricing depends on the surgical technique, such as microdiscectomy or endoscopy, and the clinic location. Patients save approximately 55% compared to the US, where the average cost is $26,500. Standard Italian medical packages typically include the surgical procedure, initial neurosurgical evaluation, and necessary preoperative diagnostics.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing specialized IRCCS research hospitals in Milan provides elite-tier care at mid-range prices. IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio performs 75% of Italy's revision surgeries, ensuring high expertise. For premium value, Maria Cecilia Hospital in Bologna is JCI-accredited and offers comprehensive packages. These typically run about $21,150 and include two nights of hospitalization plus all required pre-op testing.
| Italy | Turkey | Austria | |
| Discectomy | from $11,900 | from $4,500 | ≈ $8,200 |
| Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic | from $10,500 | from $5,000 | ≈ $9,500 |
| Herniated disc surgery | from $9,500 | from $5,000 | ≈ $9,500 |
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-operation
Day 3 - Discectomy
Day 4 to 7 - Post-operation
Week 1 to 2 - Rehabilitation
Week 3 to 4 - Recovery
Week 5 onwards
Note: The above schedule is a general guide. Each patient"s recovery process may vary based on individual health conditions.
1,600+ spine surgeries as lead surgeon – Dr. Lechanoine specializes in minimally invasive techniques like UBE (Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy).
Over 4,500 complex spinal surgeries performed – Dr. Borghesi leads the Neurosurgery Unit at Maria Cecilia Hospital.
15,000 operations performed – Dr. Zini specializes in orthopedic and trauma surgery at Maria Cecilia Hospital, where he leads the Orthopedics Unit.
Dr. Luigi Masoni is a general surgeon at Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy in Rome. He specializes in oncological surgery and minimally invasive colorectal procedures. Dr. Masoni created a new laparoscopic bilio-intestinal bypass technique. He also developed a three-trocar method for total proctocolectomy.
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:
This procedure involves removing the part of the disc that is pressing on the nerve, alleviating pain and discomfort.
This procedure involves the surgical extraction of a herniated spinal disc, preceded by detailed diagnostic imaging to ensure precision.