IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO
Discectomy in Italy costs between $12,400 and $22,000 on average. Final pricing depends on the surgical technique, such as microdiscectomy or endoscopy, and the clinic location. Patients save approximately 51% compared to the US, where the average cost is $35,000. 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.
Why do patients choose Italy for discectomy?
Access advanced Discectomy solutions in trusted clinics .
| Italy | Turkey | Austria | |
| Discectomy | from $12,384 | from $4,510 | from $15,000 |
| Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic | from $15,000 | from $1,053 | from $20,000 |
| Herniated disc surgery | from $16,000 | from $3,492 | from $20,000 |
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.
Prof. Dr. Luigi Masoni is a general surgeon with 35 years of experience. He specializes in oncology and general surgery. Dr. Masoni is known for his skill in minimally invasive colorectal, proctological, and pelvic floor surgeries. He developed a new bilio-intestinal bypass technique. He also received recognition for performing a total proctocolectomy using a three-trocar method.
Dr. Masoni is active in research and teaching. He served on the Didactic and Scientific Council at the University of Rome 'La Sapienza'. He completed specializations at both 'La Sapienza' and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. This has strengthened his international profile.
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.