Why should I consider having ESD in China?
China offers ESD at a fraction of Western costs—approximately $3,200 versus $15,000–$30,000 in the US or Europe—without compromising quality. Many Chinese hospitals have high-volume endoscopy units where surgeons perform hundreds of ESDs annually, leading to excellent outcomes and low complication rates. Facilities in major cities use state-of-the-art Olympus or Fujifilm equipment and follow international guidelines. Combined with streamlined medical tourism services, this makes China a cost-effective, safe option for early gastric cancer treatment.