The cost of brain tumor removal in South Korea typically ranges from $15,400 to $29,700. Prices vary depending on the tumor’s location and size, the neurosurgeon’s experience, and whether advanced technologies like intraoperative MRI or neuronavigation are used. In the United States, the average cost is $350,000 (per AANS). Brain tumor removal in South Korea is about 94% less than in the U.S.
South Korean hospitals usually include preoperative diagnostics (MRI, CT scans), the surgical procedure, anesthesia, ICU care, hospital stay (5–14 days), and follow-up visits in the price. In the U.S., costs for imaging, anesthesia, and postoperative care are often billed separately from the surgeon’s fee. Patients should confirm what’s included at each clinic, especially extras like pathology, rehabilitation, or extended ICU stays.