For patients requiring mediastinal lymph node dissection, medical tourism offers access to specialized thoracic oncology centers in destinations like India, Germany, South Korea, and Turkey at 50-70% lower costs than Western countries (typically 6,000−15,000). Leading JCI-accredited hospitals such as Medanta (India), Charité (Germany), and Asan Medical Center (South Korea) provide advanced diagnostic and surgical approaches including VATS, robotic-assisted, and EBUS-guided procedures, performed by thoracic surgeons with extensive experience in oncologic staging.
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This surgical procedure involves removing lymph nodes between the lungs (mediastinum) to:
Stage lung cancer accurately
Determine cancer spread
Guide treatment planning
It’s typically performed during lung cancer surgery or as a standalone diagnostic procedure.
Common indications include:
| Approach | Hospital Stay | Recovery Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mediastinoscopy | Outpatient/1 day | 3-5 days |
| VATS | 2-3 days | 1-2 weeks |
| Thoracotomy | 4-7 days | 4-6 weeks |
This procedure remains essential for accurate cancer staging, with minimally invasive techniques reducing recovery times.
