Centro Médico Teknon
Centro Médico Teknon
Spain, Barcelona
Alberto Diez-Caballero Alonso
34 years of experience
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Whipple surgery in Spain typically costs from $25,000 to $45,000. The final price depends on the surgical technique used, the complexity of the tumor, and the specific hospital tier. Patients save around 70% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $117,500 on average. In Spain, fees usually include pre-operative diagnostics, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and approximately 7 to 10 days of hospitalization.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a high-volume center in Spain offers exceptional value due to concentrated expertise. Clinica Universidad de Navarra is the first JCI-accredited hospital in Spain and a leading oncology center. For complex cases, seeking world-renowned surgeons like Antonio de Lacy Fortuny, who has performed over 15,000 procedures, ensures access to pioneered minimally invasive techniques at a fraction of US prices.
Why do patients choose Spain for Whipple surgery?
Access advanced Whipple surgery solutions in trusted clinics .
| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Whipple surgery | from $18,000 | from $45,000 | from $25,000 |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for Whipple surgery upon arrival and use a flexible installment plan if needed.
Bookimed is committed to your safety. We only work with medical institutions that maintain high international standards in Whipple surgery and have the necessary licenses to serve international patients worldwide.
Bookimed offers free expert assistance. A personal medical coordinator supports you before, during, and after your treatment, solving any issues. You're never alone on your Whipple surgery journey.
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Each case is individual, recovery times may vary based on individual health conditions and the complexity of the surgery.
Dr. Xavier Centeno Fornies trained at Mayo Clinic's colorectal surgery department – bringing world-class expertise to Whipple surgery at Centro Médico Teknon.
Performed over 15,000 surgeries, including pioneering minimally invasive techniques like TaTME, now used worldwide.
General and digestive tract surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. Has held Associate Clinical Lecturer and Lecturer positions at the University of Navarre School of Medicine. Member of the Spanish Association of Surgeons, Spanish Society of Obesity Surgery, and European Association for Endoscopic Surgery.
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.