The cost of liver resection in South Korea typically ranges from $11,500 to $15,400. Prices can vary depending on the hospital, the surgeon’s experience, whether the resection is open or laparoscopic, and the complexity of the liver condition. In the United States, the average cost is $142,500 (according to the American College of Surgeons). This means liver resection in South Korea is about 91% less expensive than in the U.S.
South Korean hospitals usually include pre-op lab tests, imaging (CT, MRI), anesthesia, surgery, up to 7 days of hospitalization, medications, and routine follow-up. In the U.S., the listed price often covers only the surgeon’s fee, with hospital stay, anesthesia, and post-op care billed separately. Always confirm exactly what’s included in your quoted package.
Why do patients choose the Republic of Korea for liver resection?
Access advanced Liver resection solutions in trusted clinics .
| Republic of Korea | Turkey | Austria | |
| Liver resection | from $11,500 | from $13,000 | from $35,000 |
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Fahad MawloodDay 1: Arrival
Day 2: Pre-Operation Consultations
Day 3: Additional Procedures
Day 4: Liver Resection
Day 5-14: Post-Operation
Week 2-6: Rehabilitation
Week 6-12: Advanced Rehabilitation
Please note that the above timeline is a general guide and individual cases may vary.
Liver resection, also known as hepatectomy, involves surgically removing a portion of the liver to treat liver tumors or other liver-related conditions.
Currency | South Korean Won (you also can pay for services in dollars) |
Best period for the trip | April, May & June or September, October & November. |
Language | Korean (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
Visa | none required for stays under 90 days or less |
Time difference with Europe | 9 hours |
Time difference with the USA | 9 hours |
Capital | Seoul |
Medical tourism center | Seoul |
Popular resorts | Gangwon-do, Gyeongju, Boseong, Jeju |
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