How much does lung cancer surgery cost in Turkey?

A VATS (minimally invasive) lung lobectomy at an Istanbul hospital runs roughly $14,000–19,500 as an illustrative placeholder range pending Q3 2026 verified partner-hospital quotes, including surgery, anesthesia, an ICU day, 4–6 nights inpatient, pathology with lymph nodes, and surgeon follow-up — versus a typical German figure of about $42,000 for the same operation, a saving of around 60%. Not included: flights, hotel, and any adjuvant chemotherapy or PET-CT restaging, which are quoted separately once your pathology is known. These figures are placeholders pending Q3 2026 real quotes, refreshed quarterly. See the full itemized breakdown on the price index.

Last updated: 2026-07-16

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