San Raffaele
Whipple surgery in Italy typically costs from $35,000 to $55,000. The final price depends on the hospital tier, surgeon expertise, and the specific surgical technique used. Patients save around 62% compared to the US average of $117,500. Standard Italian medical packages include the surgical procedure, anesthesia, a five-day hospital stay, and initial follow-up care.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a research hospital like San Raffaele in Milan offers exceptional value for complex oncology. This facility performs over 52,000 operations annually and holds prestigious IRCCS research designation. For those seeking advanced technology, Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy in Rome is recognized for robotic excellence. These high-volume centers provide university-level expertise at costs significantly lower than comparable US specialized cancer institutes.
Why do patients choose Italy for Whipple surgery?
Access advanced Whipple surgery solutions in trusted clinics .
| Italy | Turkey | Austria | |
| Whipple surgery | from $35,000 | from $23,000 | from $45,000 |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for Whipple surgery upon arrival and use a flexible installment plan if needed.
Bookimed is committed to your safety. We only work with medical institutions that maintain high international standards in Whipple surgery and have the necessary licenses to serve international patients worldwide.
Bookimed offers free expert assistance. A personal medical coordinator supports you before, during, and after your treatment, solving any issues. You're never alone on your Whipple surgery journey.
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Each case is individual, recovery times may vary based on individual health conditions and the complexity of the surgery.
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.
Professor Massimo Falconi is a gastrointestinal oncologist with over 30 years of experience specializing in pancreatic diseases. He practices at Ospedale San Raffaele in Milan and has led 3,600 surgeries, including distal, total, middle pancreatectomies , pancreatic resections, and enucleations. He is the Director of the Pancreatic Surgery and the Pancreas Translational and Clinical Unit at IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele with international experience in Japan, Spain, Germany, and Sweden. Prof. Falconi has written over 330 articles and taken part in 350+ Italian and 220+ international conferences, and is a member of several organizations.
Whipple surgery, also known as pancreaticoduodenectomy, is a complex procedure that removes parts of the pancreas, small intestine, and bile duct to treat pancreatic cancer.