VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery) Lobectomy cost in Germany (2026)
VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery) Lobectomy in Germany starts from $48,000. Based on 8 hospital prices in our database. Your exact price depends on the hospital, room and implant.
- 5 nights in hospital
- 35 days to full recovery
- 8 hospital prices
- 10 days visa processing
- 93% reported success rate
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Best hospitals for VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery) Lobectomy in Germany
How we rankRanked by accreditation, patient rating and review count, then price.
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1 Charité — Universitätsmedizin BerlinBerlin · ISO · ISO 9001 · ★ 4.6From$50,960from $50,960 -
2 Klinikum rechts der Isar (TUM)Munich · ISO · ISO 9001 · ★ 4.6From$56,110from $56,110 -
3 Bundeswehrkrankenhaus HamburgHamburg · ISO 9001From$47,840from $47,840 -
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- Prices by country, city and hospital, compared with home
- All-in trip budget: treatment, stay, food, visa
- Day-by-day timeline and recovery milestones
- Visa summary, preparation checklist and questions to ask
- Treatment (typical listed price) 94% $67,800
- Accommodation 3% $2,100
- Food 2% $1,450
- Local transport 0% $250
- Visa fees 0% $200
- Estimated total$71,800
Source: medcasts.com · prices as of May 2026
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Germany vs other countries
Typical hospital price per country, from 72 price records in the Medcasts database.
What a hospital quote usually includes
- Surgeon, anaesthesia and operating room
- About 5 nights in hospital, with nursing care
- Routine tests and medicines during the stay
- Free Medcasts coordinator, visa letter help and airport pickup arrangements
- Not included: flights and hotel after discharge
Every quote we send lists what is and isn't included, line by line.
Your recovery plan
- Days 1-3Chest drain in place; walking and breathing exercises start early.
- Days 4-7Drain removed and discharge once air leak settles. Pain controlled with tablets.
- Weeks 2-4Gradual increase in walking; avoid lifting; breathlessness improves.
- Months 2-3Most return to near-normal activity; the lung adapts slowly to the missing lobe.
Medical visa for Germany
Germany issues a Schengen short-stay (Type C, up to 90 days) or long-stay (Type D, >90 days) Medical Treatment visa through its consulates. Most cases use Type C. Appointments at German consulates in busy source markets (Dubai, Delhi, Moscow) can be booked 4-8 weeks out — start the paperwork early. Family attendants apply separately with proof of relation.
- 1Choose your hospital from your quotes
- 2We help you get the hospital's invitation letter
- 3Apply with your passport, photo and the letter
- 4Fly. Your coordinator arranges airport pickup
Visa processing time by destination
We send the hospital invitation letter within 24 hours of your decision. Check your visa
About VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery) Lobectomy
VATS lobectomy removes a lobe of the lung through small chest incisions using a camera. It is mainly used for early-stage lung cancer and some benign lung diseases limited to one lobe.
Under general anaesthesia with a tube that lets one lung be deflated, the surgeon makes two to four small cuts between the ribs and inserts a thoracoscope camera and instruments. The vessels, airway and lung tissue of one lobe are divided and removed, along with sampling of lymph nodes. Robotic-assisted VATS is a variation of the same approach.
Usually a good fit if
- Early-stage lung cancer confined to one lobe without spread to distant sites.
- A localised benign or infected lung area not controlled by medicine.
- Adequate lung function to tolerate the loss of a lobe.
- Fit for general anaesthesia.
May need to wait if
- Poor lung function that would leave too little reserve.
- Cancer involving structures that cannot be removed with a lobectomy, or spread to distant organs.
- Recent heart attack or unstable heart disease needing optimisation.
- Extensive scarring around the lung from earlier infection or surgery, where open surgery may be safer.
How to prepare
- Bring CT chest, PET scan, biopsy results and brain imaging if requested, so the stage is confirmed.
- Have lung function tests and a heart assessment; these predict whether you can safely lose a lobe.
- Stop smoking well before surgery and practise breathing exercises as taught.
- Review blood thinners and inhalers with your doctor; do not change them yourself.
- Plan to stay near the hospital until the drain is out and you are cleared to fly.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- Is VATS suitable for my tumour, or might the surgeon convert to an open operation?
- How often does your team convert VATS to open surgery?
- How many lymph nodes will be sampled, and why?
- Could a smaller segmentectomy be an option for me?
- How long will I have a chest drain, and what pain control is used?
- What follow-up scans do I need, and can they be done at home?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
- No full staging with PET and CT before surgery for cancer.
- A surgeon who rarely performs VATS lobectomy.
- No lung function testing before recommending surgery.
- No intensive care or chest drain management capability.
Questions about VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery) Lobectomy in Germany
How much does VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery) Lobectomy cost in Germany in 2026?
Prices start from $48,000, based on 8 hospital prices in Germany in our database. Your final price depends on the hospital, room type and implant; we send written quotes that list what is included.
Is VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery) Lobectomy cheaper in Germany than in other countries?
Germany ranks 9 of 9 destinations we compare for this procedure. The lowest typical price is in India at about $16,873.
How long do I need to stay in Germany?
Most patients spend about 5 nights in hospital. Full recovery takes about 35 days; your surgeon will tell you when you are fit to fly home.
How long does a medical visa for Germany take?
Schengen Medical Treatment Visa (Type C or D): processing takes about 10 days and the visa is valid for 90 days. We help with the hospital invitation letter.
Is VATS less painful than open surgery?
Usually yes, because the ribs are not spread, and recovery is often faster. Some chest wall numbness or ache can persist for weeks.
Will I be breathless afterwards?
Some breathlessness is common for weeks to months, especially with pre-existing lung disease. Exercises help.
Can I fly home?
Usually after the drain is out and a chest X-ray is clear, often one to three weeks. Confirm with the surgeon.
Will I need more treatment after surgery?
Depending on stage and pathology, chemotherapy or targeted therapy may be advised.