# How much does lung cancer surgery cost in Turkey?

Source: https://oncologyistanbul.com/answers/how-much-does-lung-cancer-surgery-cost-in-turkey
Last updated: 2026-07-16

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.

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