Urethroscopic lithotripsy in Italy typically costs from $3,200 to $5,000. The final price depends on stone size, location, and the chosen medical facility. In the US, similar procedures cost around $11,500 on average. Patients save around 64% compared to US prices. The procedure usually includes the surgical intervention, anesthesia, and a short hospital stay.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a specialized center like Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy in Rome offers high-value expertise. This facility holds a Bookimed award for robotic surgery and operates under the Italian National Health Service. For complex cases, seeking a specialist like Dr. Alessandro Calarco is wise. He holds an international patent for improving percutaneous kidney surgery for large stones.
Why choose Italy for urethroscopic lithotripsy?
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Please note that the recovery time and process may vary from patient to patient due to individual health conditions and the size of the stone.
Dr. Caterina Lania specializes in male and female urogenital pathologies at San Raffaele Hospital, with 150+ published scientific articles.
Specializes in minimally invasive urological techniques with robotic and laparoscopic surgery expertise, focusing on kidney stones and bladder treatment at Maria Cecilia Hospital.
Dr. Calarco holds an international patent for improving percutaneous kidney surgery – a testament to his innovative approach in urology. He practices at Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy.
The doctor is a leading expert in urology and andrology, directing the Urological Research Institute in Italy. Specializing in minimally invasive and robotic surgeries, the doctor has performed over 8,000 urology and andrology surgeries and developed a unique method for correcting occlusive vein dysfunction.
Graduating from the University of Milan, the doctor holds a specialty in urology and an honorary fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. With over 1,000 published papers, the doctor is recognized as one of the most influential researchers of the past decade.
The doctor has received numerous awards, including the Hugh Hampton Young Award and the Frans Debruyne Lifetime Achievement Award.