The cost of a lobectomy in Ukraine typically ranges from $12,000 to $18,000. Pricing depends on the hospital, the surgeon’s experience, the complexity of the lung condition, and whether the surgery is done via open or minimally invasive (VATS) technique. In the United States, the average cost is $82,500 (per AHRQ). This means lobectomy surgery in Ukraine is about 82% less than in the U.S.
Ukrainian hospitals usually include pre-op testing, anesthesia, the surgical procedure, hospital stay, standard medications, and basic post-op care in the price. In the U.S., many of these are billed separately—surgeon, anesthesia, hospital, and pathology fees can be extra. Always confirm with your clinic what services are included in the quoted price.