Centro Médico Teknon
Centro Médico Teknon
Spain, Barcelona
Xavier Centeno Fornies
32 years of experience
Clinic is certified :
A throat cancer operation in Spain typically costs from $22,500 to $34,000. The final price depends on the surgical approach, tumor location, and hospital stay duration. In the United States, patients pay around $120,000 for similar surgical interventions. Spain offers savings of approximately 76%. Most Spanish hospital quotes include surgeon fees, anesthesia, and initial post-operative monitoring.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing JCI-accredited centers in Barcelona or Madrid ensures access to elite oncology teams. Clinica Universidad de Navarra is frequently ranked among the world's best hospitals for oncology. For international patients, Hospital Quiron Barcelona offers 5-star amenities like royal apartments. Many patients find higher value in Madrid's university hospitals due to their active research clinical trials. These advanced settings often provide specialized robotic platforms that improve vocal preservation outcomes.
Why choose Spain for throat cancer operation?
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| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Throat cancer operation | from $9,000 | from $30,000 | from $22,500 |
| Tongue cancer surgery | from $9,000 | from $35,000 | from $18,000 |
| Laser surgery for laryngeal cancer | from $7,000 | from $15,000 | from $12,000 |
| Intervention to laryngeal polyps with endolaryngeal microsurgery | from $2,151 | from $3,500 | from $3,800 |
| Laryngectomy | from $8,000 | from $25,000 | from $18,000 |
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-operation
Day 3 - Operation Day
Day 4 - Post-operation
Day 5 to Day 10 - Hospital Stay
Week 2 to Week 6 - Rehabilitation
Each patient"s recovery process will differ based on individual health conditions and the extent of the disease.
Dr. Xavier Centeno Fornies brings over 32 years of experience of surgical expertise, including specialized training at the Mayo Clinic. He currently leads the surgery department at Centro Médico Teknon.
The doctor is a pediatric oncologist with 37 years of experience, specializing in the treatment of blood disorders and performing procedures like bone marrow transplants and ablation therapy. The doctor is currently the Head of Paediatric Haemato-Oncology at Quironsalud Madrid University Hospital.
With a prolific academic record, the doctor has edited 14 books, contributed to 75 book chapters, and presented at over 200 conferences. The doctor is a member of several professional associations, including the Spanish Association of Paediatric Haematology and the Spanish Association of Paediatric Oncology.
The doctor treats a wide range of conditions, including leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and various hematological and autoimmune disorders.
The doctor is responsible for thoracic malignancy management and oversees thoracic cancer trials at the Oncology Department. Their research focuses on optimizing chemotherapy in early-stage disease, evaluating new therapies, exploring pharmacogenomic approaches, integrating immunotherapy for lung cancer, and investigating resistance mechanisms to tyrosine-kinase inhibitors.
Holding a medical degree and a PhD in medical oncology from UAB, the doctor is a member of several prestigious oncology societies, including ESMO, ASCO, and IASLC. They have published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on thoracic malignancies and have held teaching positions at UAB and UVicc-UCC.