Samsung Medical Center
Lung cancer treatment cost in the Republic of Korea typically includes essential diagnostics like PET/CT scans which run $1,000 to $1,600. Primary surgical interventions such as a lobectomy range from $15,400 to $28,800, while a pneumonectomy costs $30,900 to $39,700. Total expenses depend on the cancer stage, surgical approach, and clinic tier. Patients often find 30-50% savings compared to the US. Top cities for these treatments include Seoul and Incheon.
Typical Lung Cancer Treatment Costs in Republic of Korea
Bookimed Expert Insight: Patients seeking high-precision treatment should prioritize centers with advanced technology. Samsung Medical Center is best for complex cases. They utilize Novalis and Da Vinci systems for over 45,000 annual operations. For those focused on safety, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) uses the BESTcare system to minimize errors. International patients benefit from Seoul's top-tier infrastructure at JCI-accredited facilities like Severance Hospital.
| Republic of Korea | Turkey | Austria | |
| Proton-beam therapy | from $22,000 | from $70,000 | from $80,000 |
| Pneumonectomy | from $30,850 | from $12,080 | from $50,000 |
| Lung cancer surgery | from $17,900 | from $17,000 | from $42,000 |
| Lobectomy | from $15,435 | from $7,150 | from $30,000 |
| Da Vinci Robotic System | from $12,000 | from $9,500 | from $22,000 |
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Dr. Choi Yong Soo is a dedicated thoracic surgeon at Samsung Medical Center, specializing in lung cancer treatments.
Head of the Oncology Department at Severance Hospital – specializes in chemotherapy for lung cancer with access to the newest clinical drugs.
Written by Mariia Mytrofankina