The main treatment of ovarian cancer is surgery. The volume, type and technique of intervention differ depending on various factors. These are the characteristics of the tumour, the stage of development of the malignant process, the general health of the woman and whether she wants to have children in the future. The price of ovarian cancer surgery also varies. Read about how much it costs to remove this tumour abroad, which surgeons are the best and where you can have the surgery in this MediGlobus article.
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Price of surgery for an ovarian tumour in Turkey
The cost of surgical treatment of ovarian cancer in Turkish clinics is 30% lower than in similarly developed medical centres in Western Europe, but the quality of medical services provided is practically the same. Approximate prices for different types of procedures are shown in the table below.
Procedure | Cost |
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Laparoscopic hysterectomy | from $8,900 |
Robotic Hysterectomy | from $15,000 |
The following medical centres in Turkey are considered leaders in the successful fight against malignant tumours of the urogenital system, including ovarian cancer:
Turkish doctors carefully diagnose ovarian cancer and select the best surgical approach to treat the disease. They try to completely get rid of cancer while helping the patient maintain a high quality of life. To arrange treatment abroad, please get in touch with our coordinating doctors.
Price of ovarian cancer treatment in Poland
Laparoscopic hysterectomy in Polish clinics starts at 3,800 euros. Foreign patients can undergo the operation in Krakow and KCM clinics.
University Hospital of Krakow
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The Center of Gynecologic Oncology acts within this medical institution. It is accredited by the European Society of Gynecological Oncology (ESGO) and the European Center of Gynecological Oncology. The centre has four surgical units, which are the most technologically advanced in the country. Kazimir Pitinsky, an eminent gynecologic oncologist, works here. His professional experience exceeds 30 years.
KCM Clinic
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The KCM Clinic is a private hospital with a wide range of services. It has obtained the European ISO 9001 certificate. The clinic is a part of the Polish Medical Tourism Organization. In this hospital, patients have access to modern ovarian cancer treatment methods, including advanced 3D laparoscopy, which provides a high-resolution image of the operated area. This makes it possible to perform gynaecological surgeries safely, minimizing the risk of damage to healthy organs and tissues.
What is the price of ovarian tumour removal in Germany?
By European standards, the cost of ovarian tumour resection surgery in Germany is slightly above average. Approximate prices for interventions are listed below.
Procedure | Cost |
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Laparoscopic hysterectomy | from €11,000 |
Robotic hysterectomy | from €23,000 |
The clinics that are the #1 choice among foreign patients requiring surgical treatment for gynecologic cancers are:
Price of ovarian oncology surgery in Austria
Laparoscopic hysterectomy in Austria costs about 12,000 euros. The operation can be performed at medical centres such as the Vienna Private Clinic and the Döbling Private Hospital. They have the largest oncology departments in the country with top specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer.
Wiener Privatklinik
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The Wiener Privatklinik oncology centre cooperates with leading European specialists in diagnostics, molecular genetics and cancer therapy. Dr Christian Enserer and Prof. Leo Auerbach work here. They specialize in minimally invasive surgery of malignant tumours of internal organs.
Private Clinic Döbling
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Professor Christian Kainz, an eminent Austrian gynaecologist, practices at the hospital. He is the Head of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. The doctor is one of the best specialists in laparoscopic surgery for gynaecological cancers, in particular ovarian and uterine cancer.
How much does surgery for an ovarian tumour cost in Israel?
The price of ovarian cancer surgery in Israeli medical centres varies depending on many factors, key among which are the type of intervention and the level of the clinic. The approximate cost of operative medical care for this disease is:
Procedure | Cost |
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Laparoscopic hysterectomy | from $16,000 |
Robotic hysterectomy | from $22,000 |
Cost of surgical treatment for ovarian cancer in Spain
Approximate prices for surgery to treat this disease in Spanish clinics are as follows:
Procedure | Cost |
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Laparoscopic hysterectomy | from €10,000 |
Robotic hysterectomy | from €20,000 |
Quiron Torrevieja Clinic
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There is a large Oncology Center at the clinic. Minimally invasive and robot-assisted treatment methods of malignant neoplasms of varying severity are actively applied here.
University Hospital of Navarra
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The Uniclinic performs robotic surgery to remove malignant tumours of the ovaries and uterus. The oncogynecologist with more than 30 years of experience, Dr Juan Luis Alcázar Zambrano, is practising here.
What operations are performed for ovarian cancer?
Surgery is a key way to fight ovarian cancer. It is used for women with early and advanced stages of the disease and for patients whose cancer has returned after previous treatment.
During surgery, general anaesthesia is administered. The tumour is then removed laparoscopically (through 3-4 incisions on the abdomen up to 1 cm in length) or laparotomically (with a vertical incision from the navel to the bikini line). Minimally invasive surgery is about 20-30% more expensive than open surgery.
Resection of the tumour using the da Vinci robotic system is also possible. This intervention includes less blood loss and stress for the body but costs more than conventional laparoscopy. The risks of complications after robotic tumour removal are minimal.
There are several types of surgical interventions for this disease. In most cases, the surgery involves the removal of the body and cervix, as well as the fallopian tubes and ovaries. These are total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. If the cancer is found early and in only one ovary, some young women who want to have children later in life may have only one ovary and fallopian tube removed.
The choice of a particular operation is mainly determined by the severity of the pathology. Among the main options for surgical treatment of malignant neoplasia of the ovary are:
Unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy | Surgical removal of one ovary and one fallopian tube. It is indicated in the initial stages of the disease. The operation lasts about an hour and a half. It is usually performed with a minimally invasive method through several punctures. |
Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy | Removal of both ovaries and both fallopian tubes. The intervention is usually combined with a partial or complete hysterectomy – resection of the uterus and its cervix. It lasts 1-3 hours and is performed under general anaesthesia. Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy is also often performed for breast cancer. |
Radical abdominal hysterectomy | The surgery involves fully removing the cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and surrounding tissues. This procedure is performed using a low transverse incision or a vertical incision in the peritoneum. It lasts 2 to 3 hours. |
Omentectomy | Removal of the affected ovary and fallopian tube along with the omentum, the thin fold of abdominal tissue covering the stomach, the colon, and other abdominal organs. Lymph nodes may also be removed during this intervention. Such a procedure is called a lymphadenectomy. |
Colectomy | If cancer has spread to the intestine, it may be necessary to remove part of it. A stoma (colostomy or ileostomy) may be created to allow the intestine to function normally at a later date. |
Reviews of ovarian cancer surgery abroad
Clinic: Liv Istinye Hospital
Procedure: Hysterectomy
Patient’s age: 63 years
Patient from: Bangladesh
Tania: “I was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer after my ob-gyn sent me for a CT scan for abdominal pain. An ovarian cyst was the first suspicion, but after the cancer marker test came back a more grim alternative was suggested. I was very scared of what will happen to me and my family, but my daughters reacted quickly and found an excellent hospital. I underwent a full hysterectomy and chemo treatment. It was hard to endure, but it helped to stop the spread of cancer and allowed me to spend more time with my grandchildren, for which I’m eternally grateful.”
Resume
The first-line treatment for ovarian cancer is surgery. The type of intervention is determined by the characteristics of the tumour, the woman’s health status, her age, and her desire to have children in the future. The main types of surgery for this pathology are unilateral and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (removal of one or both ovaries along with one or both tubes), hysterectomy (resection of the cervix) and omentectomy (removal of the ovary along with the omentum, the thin fold of abdominal tissue covering the stomach, the colon and other organs of the abdomen).
The cost of laparoscopic surgery to remove ovarian cancer abroad starts at €3,900 (for Polish clinics) and $8,900 (for Turkish hospitals). In other European countries, such as Spain, Germany or Austria, as well as in Israel, the price of intervention is 10-40% higher. This is due to the economic criteria of the development of a particular region, rather than the quality of medical care.
For surgery for ovarian cancer patients usually choose medical centres such as Medicana, Koç, Liv Istinye, KCM, Krakow Clinic, Vivantes, Assuta Vienna Private Hospital, Rambam, Ichilov, Döbling Private Hospital, Quiron Torrevieja, Uniclinic Köln, Düsseldorf and Navarra.
You can sign up for ovarian cancer surgery in the most suitable foreign clinics by contacting our coordinators. We will help you in choosing a medical centre based on your criteria and organize a trip for treatment as soon as possible.