| Service | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lung cancer surgery | from USD 978 | from USD 8,000 | from USD 10,000 |
| Average cost of comprehensive treatment (surgery + consultations + post-operative care) | from USD 1,359 | from USD 12,000 | from USD 15,000 |
Prices in the “Ukraine” column come from MediUkraine’s partner clinics. The Czech Republic and Turkey columns show the lower bounds of prices published by clinics there (for Turkey, also the Turkish Dental Association’s recommended 2026 tariff), collected in August 2026 and converted to US dollars at the rate on the day of collection. A dash means we could not find a comparable published price. In any country, the final cost is set by the clinic after an examination.
Lung cancer surgery is not suitable for every patient: besides how far the tumour has spread, the surgeon assesses your respiratory and cardiac reserves, because after part of the organ is removed the remaining lung tissue must still allow you to breathe fully. That is why the extent of the operation, from a wedge resection to a segmentectomy or lobectomy, is planned on the basis of lung function tests and not on imaging alone.
Ukrainian thoracic surgeons make wide use of minimally invasive methods, in particular video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Less tissue trauma shortens the hospital stay and speeds up rehabilitation compared with traditional thoracotomy. Every operation includes a lymph node dissection: the removed nodes are examined so that the stage of the disease can be established precisely.
The outcome depends on the stage at diagnosis. At stage I, five-year survival reaches 80–90%, so delaying surgery costs the patient prognosis. At stages II–III, combining surgery with adjuvant chemotherapy improves the outlook.
MediUkraine refers patients to the partner clinic in Uzhhorod, provides consultation support and organises treatment in line with international cancer care protocols.
Travel. Ukrainian airspace is closed, so there are no commercial flights. Uzhhorod lies right on the border with Slovakia and close to Hungary, so patients usually arrive overland from one of these two countries, by car, bus or train.
Visas. Citizens of the EU, the United Kingdom and the United States do not need a visa for short stays in Ukraine. Rules depend on your citizenship, so check your own before booking.
Safety, plainly. Ukraine is at war. Air raid alerts occur across the country, including in Uzhhorod, and an appointment can be interrupted by one. Several governments advise against travel to Ukraine, and while that advice stands, ordinary travel and medical insurance is often void — confirm your cover with your insurer before you commit to anything.
Language. MediUkraine handles correspondence, scheduling, the written treatment plan and the quote in English. The clinic's team communicates with international patients in English.
Payment. You pay the clinic directly. Our coordination service is free of charge for you.
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Lung resection remains the gold standard of surgical treatment for early and localised lung cancer. The extent of the operation is dictated by the location and size of the tumour: the surgeon performs a lobectomy (removal of a lobe of the lung), a bilobectomy or a pneumonectomy (removal of the whole lung). The regional lymph nodes are removed together with the tissue, which clarifies the stage of the disease. Ukrainian clinics use both traditional thoracotomy and minimally invasive video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), after which rehabilitation is shorter and the risk of complications is lower.
Segmentectomy and wedge resection are chosen for patients with limited lung function or several lesions. These lung-sparing operations preserve as much respiratory function as possible, which is especially important for older people and patients with other lung diseases. The resection margins are determined by palpation during the operation and by intraoperative ultrasound.
The MediUkraine medical portal arranges treatment at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod and coordinates your communication with the clinic during diagnostics and surgery.
Rehabilitation after lung surgery determines how quickly you return to your usual activities. In the first weeks doctors focus on three tasks: preventing complications, healing the wound and restoring breathing function, as this is what determines your quality of life after discharge.
The programme includes breathing exercises that increase lung capacity and prevent congestion. A physiotherapist teaches you the right way to cough and breathe, which reduces pain and improves ventilation of the lungs. Stretching and strengthening exercises for the chest muscles, which often weaken after surgery, are added gradually, along with therapeutic exercise for general fitness.
Psychological support matters as much as physical rehabilitation: patients adjust to changes in their breathing and recover from demanding treatment. The MediUkraine team arranges rehabilitation at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod and supports you from discharge to the follow-up check.
Removal of the tumour together with the regional lymph nodes is the main treatment for localised disease. The extent of the operation is determined by the location of the tumour, its size, its histological type and your functional status. Depending on these parameters, the surgeon performs a lobectomy (removal of a lobe of the lung), a bilobectomy or a pneumonectomy (removal of the whole lung).
The approach may be traditional open thoracotomy or minimally invasive video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). The choice depends on the size and location of the tumour, your anatomy and the technical capabilities of the clinic. After VATS there is less tissue trauma, recovery is shorter and complications occur less often.
MediUkraine collects your test results, arranges consultations with specialists and plans treatment at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod around your needs and circumstances.
Lung cancer surgery in Ukraine stands out for the balance between the cost and the quality of medical care. The cost of the operation at Ukrainian specialised centres is 25–40% of the prices at clinics in Western Europe, and operations are performed by experienced thoracic surgeons. The difference in price comes from lower operating costs and lower pay for medical staff, not from simplified protocols.
Ukrainian specialised centres have modern diagnostic and surgical equipment, including systems for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). The wait for an operation in Ukraine is usually 2–4 weeks, whereas in Western European countries it can stretch to several months. For people with lung cancer this difference often shapes the prognosis.
MediUkraine organises the whole process: from a remote consultation with the surgeon to the paperwork and rehabilitation planning. We work with the partner clinic in Uzhhorod, so you receive care according to international protocols.
Patient safety is a priority for Ukrainian cancer centres that follow international protocols. Operations are performed with proven instruments and minimally invasive techniques where possible, which lowers the risk of complications and shortens rehabilitation. Every operation is accompanied by a mandatory pre-operative work-up, anaesthetic monitoring and monitoring of vital signs.
Cancer surgery requires strict hygiene and infection-control standards in the operating theatre, and the staff regularly update their qualifications.
MediUkraine works with the partner clinic in Uzhhorod, which shows consistent treatment results. The platform's managers make sure the clinic has the required level of expertise and monitor the quality of services at every stage of lung cancer surgery.
📍 Uzhhorod, Ukraine
A multidisciplinary hospital in Uzhhorod, part of a network of medical facilities in western Ukraine: an outpatient clinic, a surgical centre covering 15 specialties and a 30-bed inpatient unit. Its 52 doctors include professors and PhDs; many operations are done as day surgery, with discharge after 1–2 days.
Lung cancer surgery is the removal of the affected part of the organ together with the tumour, and it is the main method of treating malignant lung tumours. Different operations are chosen depending on the stage of the disease: from removing a segment (segmentectomy) to removing the whole lung (pneumonectomy). The aim is the same: to remove the tumour and block the routes of its further spread.
The operation costs noticeably less in Ukraine than at clinics in Europe, while the quality meets international standards. The price depends on the type of operation, the complexity of the case, the anaesthesia and the extent of post-operative care. You can receive diagnostics, surgery and rehabilitation as one package for an amount agreed in advance, with no hidden charges.
See an oncologist or a pulmonologist if you have a persistent cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing up blood, sudden weight loss or chronic fatigue. In the early stages lung cancer may cause no symptoms, so preventive check-ups are especially important for smokers and people who work in hazardous conditions.
Before the operation you have a full work-up: a CT scan, bronchoscopy, blood tests, an ECG and a consultation with the anaesthetist. You are advised to stop smoking, avoid stress and keep a regular sleep pattern. You must not eat on the day of the operation. The surgeon explains the course of the operation and the rehabilitation plan in advance.
During pregnancy the operation is performed only in exceptional cases, when the mother's life is at risk. If you have other medical conditions, the decision is made individually, after careful preparation and risk assessment.
The main indications are a localised tumour, no distant metastases and satisfactory lung and heart function. Surgery is recommended when the tumour can realistically be removed completely and this offers a chance of long-term survival.
In the early stages surgery remains the main method, and it usually cannot be replaced by other approaches. The outcome depends on the stage at diagnosis, the histological type of the tumour, your general health and how promptly the operation is performed. At stages I–II, removing the tumour gives five-year survival in 60–80% of patients. At stages III–IV the prognosis is less favourable, and surgery alone is often not enough.
A combined approach brings together surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, which noticeably improves results even in advanced disease. A full recovery is possible, but it requires early detection and a prompt start to treatment. The MediUkraine team will help you arrange diagnostics and surgery for lung cancer at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod, using minimally invasive techniques where appropriate and an individual approach to each patient.
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