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.
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Each case is individual, recovery times may vary based on individual health conditions and the complexity of the surgery.
The doctor is a distinguished general surgeon with a specialization in Oncology and General Surgery, boasting 35 years of experience. The primary focus is on minimally invasive colorectal surgeries, proctological, and pelvic floor surgery. An active researcher and prolific author, the doctor participates in numerous healthcare projects related to colorectal cancer surgeries.
Graduating with distinction in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Rome 'La Sapienza', the doctor further specialized in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery at prestigious institutions.
The doctor is a gastrointestinal oncologist with over 30 years of experience, specializing in the treatment of pancreatic diseases. Practicing at Ospedale San Raffaele in Milan, the doctor has performed over 3,600 surgeries, including distal, total, and middle pancreatectomies, as well as pancreatic resections and enucleations, with a focus on organ-preserving techniques.
The doctor is the Director of the Pancreatic Surgery and the Pancreas Translational and Clinical Unit at IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele and has international experience from institutions in Japan, Spain, Germany, and Sweden. With over 330 published articles and participation in numerous conferences, the doctor is a prominent figure in the field.
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.