What does treatment cost in China vs Western countries?
In China, transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy typically costs between $6,000 and $12,000 USD, while microwave ablation ranges from $3,000 to $6,000 USD. In the United States or Western Europe, similar procedures can cost $20,000 to $50,000 USD or more. These Chinese prices often include hospital stay, surgeon fees, and basic follow-up, but not travel or accommodation.