St. Stamford Modern Cancer Hospital Guangzhou
| Malaysia | Turkey | Austria | |
| Lung cancer surgery | from $9,500 | from $9,000 | from $42,000 |
| Lobectomy | from $8,800 | from $21,840 | from $30,000 |
| Wedge Resection | from $6,800 | from $9,600 | - |
| Target therapy for lung cancer | from $4,200 | from $5,000 | - |
| Synchronous resection of the liver/lung with metastases | from $22,000 | from $17,800 | - |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for Lung cancer surgery upon arrival and use a flexible installment plan if needed.
Bookimed is committed to your safety. We only work with medical institutions that maintain high international standards in Lung cancer surgery and have the necessary licenses to serve international patients worldwide.
Bookimed offers free expert assistance. A personal medical coordinator supports you before, during, and after your treatment, solving any issues. You're never alone on your Lung cancer surgery journey.
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
Day 3 - Surgery
Day 4 - Post-Operation
Day 5 - Hospital Stay
Week 1-2 - Rehabilitation
Week 3-6 - Rehabilitation
Please note, recovery times and procedures may vary depending on individual health conditions and the specifics of the surgery.
When considering Lung cancer surgery, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:
Lobectomy is a surgical procedure that removes one lobe of the lung to treat lung cancer or other lung diseases.
A pulmonary surgery that involves removing a specific segment of the lung affected by disease, often used to treat localized lung cancer.
A surgical procedure that removes a small, wedge-shaped part of the lung containing a tumor or abnormal tissue.
In Malaysia, there are hotels of different price ranges and service levels. Most tourists choose 4 and 5-star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.
Malaysia is characterized by consistent weather all year round. However, the best period to visit this country is in December, February, and March — the most favorable time to avoid the heavier rainy season and the great peak of the tourist season around Christmas, New Year’s, and Chinese New Year.
Patients from the USA and Europe do not need a visa to travel to Malaysia but their stay is limited — 90 days. If your treatment requires more time, contact the Malaysian embassy in your native country to arrange long-stay visa requirements.
Visas for travel to Malaysia require a number of documents. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. List of documents includes:
| Currency | the Malaysian Ringgit or MYR (USD is also accepted) |
| Best period for the trip | December-February |
| Language | Malay |
| Visa | required, excluding patients from the US and Europe |
| Time difference with Europe | 6 hours |
| Time difference with the US | 12 hours |
| Capital | Kuala Lumpur |
| Medical tourism center | Kuala Lumpur |
| Popular resorts | Bunga Raya, Pangkor Laut, Shangri-la |
Medical care in Malaysia is developing by leaps. Hospitals’ services are monitored by the Ministry of Health that improves the quality of health care in the country and promotes it nationally and internationally.
About 400 medical facilities accept local and intercontinental patients in the country. Private hospitals are accredited according to the Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia. 88% of Malaysian medical centers have ISO accreditation and 16 private hospitals out of 200 are JCI-accredited (compare, Germany has only 1 JCI-accredited facility).
Malaysia is a well-known medical tourism country due to excellent healthcare facilities and highly-skilled doctors. 90% of Malaysian specialists were trained in the UK, USA, and Australia.