Laparoscopic Myomectomy Cost in Germany

The cost of laparoscopic myomectomy in Germany typically ranges from $2,500 to $22,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Laparoscopic myomectomy removes fibroids from the womb through keyhole surgery while keeping the womb, often for women who want to become pregnant. In Germany, the total depends on:

• Number, size and position of fibroids: which affect operating time.
• Keyhole or open surgery: large or many fibroids may need open surgery.
• Hospital stay: usually short after keyhole surgery.
• Pre-operative treatment: medicines to shrink fibroids may be used.

The NHS explains that myomectomy removes fibroids while keeping the womb. Alternatives include uterine artery embolisation, hysterectomy and medicines, and the choice depends on the size, number and position of fibroids and pregnancy plans.

The British Society of Interventional Radiology notes that if future pregnancy is important, surgery may be preferred over embolisation.

Recovery after keyhole surgery is usually quicker than after open surgery.

Doctors usually advise waiting some months before trying to conceive, and the method of delivery may be discussed in pregnancy.

International patients are usually treated in Germany as self-paying patients: the hospital reviews the medical reports, sends a cost estimate and asks for an advance payment before admission, then settles the final bill after discharge.

Inpatient hospital care in Germany is billed under the German DRG system, which depends on the main diagnosis, other diagnoses and the procedures carried out, so the final amount is known only after the stay.

German missions ask applicants for a medical treatment visa for a letter from the treating hospital, a cost estimate and proof of an advance payment of at least 50% of the treatment cost.