China's highest-volume surgical centers perform more joint replacements, cardiac procedures and cancer resections than almost any hospitals on earth. Volume builds mastery — and mastery here costs 70–85% less than in the West.
Knee & hip replacement, arthroscopy, spine surgery, sports injuries. Robotic-assisted joint replacement available at flagship centers.
CABG, valve repair & replacement, TAVI and arrhythmia treatment at cardiac centers performing thousands of cases annually.
Tumor resection with multidisciplinary tumor-board review, minimally invasive and robotic techniques, plus integrated radio- & chemotherapy planning.
Gallbladder, hernia, bariatric and colorectal surgery — largely laparoscopic, with enhanced-recovery protocols as standard.
Cataract and refractive surgery, sinus and cochlear procedures, prostate and kidney stone treatment — high-volume, quick-recovery specialties.
Accredited plastic-surgery departments for rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, breast procedures and reconstructive work — with realistic, doctor-led expectations.
Fifteen of the operations international patients travel for most, priced side by side — all-in hospital self-pay rates in a leading Beijing Grade-III-A centre, standard department, no insurance or referral needed. Cosmetic and bariatric procedures are not included.
| Operation | Prima Med China · self-pay | Typical US price | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopedics | |||
| Total knee replacement (unilateral, standard implant) | ¥50,000–80,000 US$6,900–11,100 | $30,000–$70,000 | ~80% |
| Total hip replacement (unilateral, standard implant) | ¥60,000–80,000 US$8,300–11,100 | $35,000–$75,000 | ~80% |
| ACL reconstruction (arthroscopic, autograft) | ¥25,000–35,000 US$3,500–4,900 | $15,000–$40,000 | ~80% |
| Rotator cuff repair (arthroscopic) | ¥25,000–45,000 US$3,500–6,300 | $15,000–$40,000 | ~80% |
| Spine | |||
| Lumbar fusion, 1–2 levels (with instrumentation) | ¥80,000–120,000 US$11,100–16,700 | $80,000–$120,000 | ~85% |
| Lumbar microdiscectomy (endoscopic, single level) | ¥30,000–50,000 US$4,200–6,900 | $20,000–$50,000 | ~85% |
| Cardiac surgery | |||
| Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) | ¥70,000–130,000 US$9,700–18,100 | $70,000–$130,000 | ~85% |
| Heart valve replacement (mechanical valve) | ¥80,000–150,000 US$11,100–20,800 | $80,000–$170,000 | ~85% |
| Coronary stent (PCI, single drug-eluting stent) | ¥45,000–70,000 US$6,300–9,700 | $15,000–$50,000 | ~75% |
| TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement) | ¥100,000–160,000 US$13,900–22,200 | $100,000–$200,000 | ~85% |
| General, gynaecology & eye surgery | |||
| Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder) | ¥15,000–25,000 US$2,100–3,500 | $10,000–$25,000 | ~80% |
| Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair | ¥15,000–25,000 US$2,100–3,500 | $10,000–$20,000 | ~80% |
| Total thyroidectomy (with central neck dissection) | ¥30,000–60,000 US$4,200–8,300 | $15,000–$30,000 | ~70% |
| Total laparoscopic hysterectomy (benign) | ¥30,000–50,000 US$4,200–6,900 | $15,000–$35,000 | ~75% |
| Cataract surgery, per eye (phaco + standard lens) | ¥8,000–15,000 US$1,100–2,100 | $3,500–$7,000 | ~70% |
Basis of comparison. China prices are all-in hospital self-pay rates — surgery, anaesthesia, standard implants, ward class and the expected inpatient stay — in the standard (non-VIP) department of a leading Beijing Grade-III-A hospital, surveyed October 2026. Higher-tier implants, robotic assistance and VIP wards cost more. Converted at ¥7.2 = US$1. US prices are published 2026 self-pay and billed ranges for the same operations in hospital settings; freestanding surgical centres sit at the bottom of each range. “You save” compares midpoints and is indicative only — the final quote depends on operative findings, implant choice and length of stay, and is confirmed in writing before you book. Bilingual interpreting, medical translation and escort are billed separately as our service fee — we add nothing to the hospital prices above.
Your records and imaging are reviewed by the actual surgeon who would operate — you receive a written opinion and plan within 48–72h.
Itemized hospital quote: surgeon, anesthesia, implants, ward class, expected stay. Surgery date fixed around your travel.
Airport pick-up, admission, pre-op tests and anesthesia consult — usually 1–2 days before surgery.
Interpreter present at every key moment. Daily English updates to your family. Discharge summary fully translated.
Optional hotel or serviced-apartment recovery with nurse visits, wound care and physiotherapy arranged by us.
Video follow-up with your surgeon at 2 and 6 weeks. We stay reachable long after you land home.
