| Service | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of malignant skin tumours | from USD 122 | from USD 600 | from USD 850 |
| Combined treatment + consultation with a dermato-oncologist | from USD 142 | from USD 1,000 | from USD 1,200 |
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.
Surgery is recommended when dermatoscopy or a biopsy has confirmed skin cancer or given good reason to suspect it. The extent of the operation is planned by a dermato-oncologist together with the surgeon: it depends on the type of tumour (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma) and on how deeply the skin is affected. MediUkraine arranges treatment at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod, where these tumours are treated.
The main method is excision of the tumour with an adequate margin of healthy tissue. This margin removes tumour cells at the edge of the wound and lowers the likelihood of recurrence. If needed, the skin defect is closed with a reconstructive technique. Less invasive options, laser therapy and cryotherapy, are used in the early stages or for superficial lesions.
The removed tissue is examined by pathologists, who establish the stage of the disease, the type of tumour and the depth of invasion. Depending on their report, the doctor may recommend immunotherapy, chemotherapy or radiotherapy as additional treatment.
MediUkraine guides you through the whole journey: it arranges a consultation with a dermato-oncologist and agrees the treatment plan for your case with the clinic.
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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Surgical excision remains the standard of treatment. The tumour is removed with controlled margins of healthy tissue, which is what makes the operation radical. The tissue is sent for histological examination to determine the type of tumour and the depth of invasion. This approach is suitable for almost any location and remains the main one for melanoma and basal cell carcinoma.
Mohs micrographic surgery is a technique in which the margins are checked during the operation itself, by examining each removed layer under a microscope. It is especially valuable for large tumours, recurrent tumours and lesions on the face, where it is important to preserve as much healthy tissue as possible.
Combined methods, laser therapy, cryotherapy and topical chemotherapy, are used for superficial lesions, in the early stages or as an addition to surgery. The choice depends on the type, size and location of the tumour and on your general condition. MediUkraine will arrange the right specialists for your case at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod.
The recovery period depends on the extent of the operation, the type of tumour and the treatment method. For the first 1–2 weeks the operated area needs special care: the wound must not get wet, and you should avoid physical exertion and direct sun. The doctor gives advice on dressings and antiseptics to prevent infection.
During scar formation, 3–6 weeks after the operation, you may feel tightness of the skin, redness or mild pain around the suture. Healing is helped by silicone products, scar massage under specialist supervision and UV protection of at least SPF 50+. Physical activity is resumed gradually, as the doctor advises.
After that you need regular visits to a dermato-oncologist, who monitors healing and detects any recurrence in time. MediUkraine arranges follow-up with experienced specialists at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod at every stage of recovery.
Surgery to remove a malignant skin tumour has one aim: to remove the tumour completely and stop the cancer from spreading. It is performed under local or general anaesthesia depending on the size and location of the tumour. The surgeon removes the affected area of skin together with a margin of healthy tissue (usually 5–10 mm for melanoma in situ and thin melanomas, wider for thicker tumours, and less for basal cell carcinoma). The removed tissue goes for histopathological examination, which determines the stage of the cancer and the further treatment approach.
Conventional surgical excision, Mohs micrographic surgery (for basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma of the face) and, in selected cases, laser ablation are used. The micrographic technique reduces the amount of healthy tissue removed thanks to checking the margins under a microscope during the operation, which is especially important on the face and in cosmetically sensitive areas.
MediUkraine arranges treatment at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod, which operates according to current protocols and confirms the quality of its work through margin control and the histology report.
Removal of malignant skin tumours in Ukraine costs noticeably less than at clinics in Europe or the USA, with the same standards of care. The price depends on the size and location of the tumour, but on average it is 40–60% lower than abroad. The reason is lower operating costs, staff pay and clinic overheads, not weaker qualifications of the specialists.
Ukrainian dermato-oncologists use all the established techniques: surgical removal with histological analysis, Mohs micrographic surgery, laser therapy and cryotherapy.
MediUkraine will arrange treatment at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod, agree the date of the operation and support you at every stage. We take care of the organisational matters so you can focus on recovery. The clinic gives you the exact amount after the examination and the histology report, as they determine the extent of the operation.
Removal of malignant skin tumours is an area of cancer surgery that requires a specialised approach and adherence to international treatment protocols.
MediUkraine's partner clinic in Uzhhorod operates on melanoma, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin according to the principles of wide local excision with margin control. The staff are qualified dermato-oncologists with experience of histopathological verification. The operating theatres meet asepsis and antisepsis requirements and have equipment for intraoperative monitoring.
The pre-operative work-up includes dermatoscopy, biopsy and staging of the disease. MediUkraine coordinates the whole cycle of diagnosis and treatment, ensuring communication between specialists and monitoring the quality of medical services. Rehabilitation and further cancer monitoring follow national and international clinical guidelines.
📍 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.
Malignant skin tumours are growths whose cells multiply uncontrollably and can invade neighbouring tissues or spread to other parts of the body. The main types are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Histological examination shows which type you have.
The price depends on the size, depth and type of the tumour and on the method chosen: laser, radiofrequency or surgical. On average the procedure costs from USD 122, which is less than at clinics in Europe. The clinic gives you the final amount after the examination and dermatoscopy.
See a dermato-oncologist as soon as you notice a new mole, ulcer, lump or patch that changes colour, shape or size, or if a lesion bleeds or itches. Any skin change that does not heal for more than two weeks needs a specialist consultation.
Before the procedure the doctor performs an examination, dermatoscopy and, if needed, a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. You are advised to avoid tanning, not to apply creams or ointments to the area and to tell the doctor about all the medicines you take. The operation usually needs no special preparation and is performed as an outpatient procedure.
If the tumour is slow-growing and not life-threatening, the operation may be postponed until after childbirth or the end of breastfeeding. When there is a risk of progression, as with suspected melanoma, the operation is not delayed: it is performed under local anaesthesia, with minimal effect on the baby.
The main indications are a confirmed malignant lesion or suspected skin cancer, rapid growth of a mole, a change in its colour or outline, or the appearance of cracks, ulcers, bleeding or pain.
Yes, a full recovery is possible, especially with early diagnosis. The prognosis depends on the type of tumour, the stage of the disease and the depth of invasion into the skin. Melanoma, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin at early stages (I–II) have high five-year survival rates, from 85 to 95%. Excision with adequate resection margins provides radical treatment without recurrence in most cases.
The key to success is seeing an oncologist in good time and full histological verification of the diagnosis. If there are no metastases in the regional lymph nodes or distant organs, the chances of recovery are good. The medical team draws up an individual treatment plan that takes into account the histological type and the depth of invasion. MediUkraine will arrange treatment with an oncologist at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod, as well as long-term follow-up.
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