Last updated: 2/21/2025

Gamma Knife in Italy: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2025

Why do patients choose Italy for Gamma Knife treatment?

  • Accredited clinics: JCI-certified hospitals ensure top-quality care and adherence to international standards.
  • Latest technologies: The Leksell Gamma Knife Icon is a highly precise device used for treating brain and spine tumors.
  • High success rates: Gamma Knife treatment boasts an efficacy rate of 85-95% for various conditions, including meningiomas and other brain tumors.
  • Expert surgeons: Renowned specialists like Dr. Motti, with over 40 years of experience and performing 500 Gamma Knife procedures annually, provide expert care.

Access advanced Gamma Knife solutions in trusted clinics from $9,741.

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No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for Gamma Knife upon arrival and use a flexible installment plan if needed.

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How Much Does Gamma Knife Cost in Italy?

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Our Gamma Knife Packages in Italy February 2025

Maria Cecilia Hospital

Italy, Bologna

Enrico Motti

47 years of experience
  • Technique: Gamma Knife.
  • Dr. Enrico Motti coordinates the Gamma Knife Operating Unit at Maria Cecilia Hospital, specializing in advanced radiosurgery techniques.
  • Maria Cecilia Hospital is one of the few centers in Italy specializing in Gamma Knife treatments, hosting international Gamma Knife training events.
  • Included services: 3 meals per day by nutritionist, apartment, preoperative tests, medical examination for pre-operation, language assistance, 5* hotel, transfer to the hospital.
  • Hospital stay: 1 day (included in the price).
  • Accommodation: 0 days stay in a 5* hotel (included in the price).
  • Transfer: included.

Discover the Best Gamma Knife Clinics in Italy: 3 Verified Options and Prices

The Bookimed clinic ranking is based on data science algorithms, providing a trusted, transparent, and objective comparison. It takes into account patient demand, review scores (both positive and negative), the frequency of updates to treatment options and prices, response speed, and clinic certifications.

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85%
Surgery Time - 2 hours
Stay in the country - 3 days
Rehabilitation - 1 day
Anesthesia - Local anesthesia
Requests processed - 1646
Bookimed fees - $0

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Pietro Mortini

Professor Pietro Mortini MD is a highly experienced Italian neurosurgeon who specializes in neuro- and radiosurgeries with a focus on minimally invasive spine and brain operations. He is a Visiting Professor at the George Washington University, has a degree in Otorhinolaryngology and Neurosurgery from the University of Milan and University of Verona, and has patented a method of manufacturing a device for regenerating biological tissues. He also provides research in microsurgical therapy of pituitary adenomas and radiosurgery for uveal melanoma and is a member of the Italian Society of the Cranial Base.

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Enrico Motti
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Our Gamma Knife Techniques: What Suits You Best?

When considering Gamma Knife, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:

Gamma Knife for brain tumor

Gamma Knife is a non-invasive treatment that uses focused radiation therapy to target and treat brain tumors with high precision.

Pros: Offers high precision with minimal damage to surrounding tissue. Success rates can reach up to 90% for certain types of brain lesions.
Cons: Not suitable for large tumors over 3 cm. May require multiple sessions for extensive treatment.
Effectiveness: Achieves success rates of up to 90% in controlling tumor growth.
Duration: 1-3 hours.
Recovery: Not needed.
Best for: Small to medium-sized brain tumors, and patients with brain metastases or neurological disorders.
Prices: Cost of Gamma Knife for brain tumor in Italy from $4,750