Turcja, Stambuł
Gursel Remzi Soybir
39 lat doświadczenia
According to cancer.net, 67% is the 5-year survival rate in stomach cancer patients after surgical treatment. In combination with surgery, a doctor can assign chemotherapy or radiotherapy regarding your case.
What factors affect stomach cancer operation cost
The gastrectomy cost is affected by:
- Surgeon’s experience. If a surgical oncologist has conducted many operations, made lots of achievements and numerous awards, a doctor can ask for a higher fee.
- Type of the method. According to a patient’s case, a doctor may provide subtotal (partial) or total gastrectomy to remove a tumor. Specialists use minimally invasive (laparoscopic, robotic) and open methods of gastrectomy.
- Country's price policy. The price of stomach cancer surgery depends on a country’s population income. For instance, surgery in Turkey is cheaper than in Germany, but the quality remains at the same high level.
- Hospital charges. Most German clinics require a prepayment for treatment. And finally, if treatment occurs cheaper, a clinic can give the rest of the money back to a patient.
*If a patient needs therapies, the cost of stomach cancer treatment can be higher. For example, advanced disease is always hard to cure and requires more expensive treatment methods.
What does gastrectomy cost include?
- Anesthesia
- stomach cancer surgery itself
- drugs
- hospital stay
- surgeon’s fee.
In some clinics, stomach cancer surgery cost includes such additional services as transfer from/to the airport, interpreter assistance, etc. Get more details about additional fees from Bookimed manager.
What countries do patients choose for gastrectomy?
Israel
Israeli surgical oncologists who perform gastrectomy completed their internships and trainings overseas (the USA, Canada, Europe). They are the members of international oncological organizations, for example, the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Germany
Most German hospitals apply advanced medical equipment which helps to carry out the most accurate diagnostics and surgery. German surgeons are involved in clinical trials to develop new treatments. Centers in Germany are certified by the German Cancer Society for high quality and safe healthcare.
Turkey
Turkish medical facilities offer reasonable costs for stomach cancer surgery. Such a procedure is 15% cheaper than in Germany and Israel. In spite of the low costs, healthcare in Turkey remains at the highest level. Most hospitals in Turkey are accredited by JCI (Joint Commission International), a global organization that evaluates clinics worldwide.
How to choose a hospital for stomach cancer surgery?
Before you choose a hospital to get stomach cancer operation, pay attention to the following things:
- Hospital’s accreditation. Every world-class hospital has lots of certificates, as JCI, given for health care quality.
- Doctors’ experience. Check a specialist’s CV. Be sure a doctor has a huge experience in your disease management, improved their skills overseas (the USA, Europe).
- Medical equipment. The hospital should have a lot of medical equipment of the latest generations.
- Patients' reviews. Check all the reviews of people who have undergone surgery in a hospital.
How to get an individual cost of gastrectomy?
- Submit a request on Bookimed and our manager will contact you in the shortest term.
- Bookimed manager will give you all the details about stomach cancer surgery and its cost. Together you will choose the most appropriate center to get this procedure.
- Then your medical documents will be sent to a chosen hospital.
- Within a couple of days, you will get a personalized cost estimate.
- If you are agree with the bill, Bookimed manager will help you to arrange a medical trip.
During your treatment, Bookimed manager will support you 24/7 till you return home.
See the best hospitals for stomach cancer surgery cost below.