An operation to remove a tumour and, where needed, nearby tissue or lymph nodes.
Pending doctor checkA surgical oncologist removes the tumour with a margin of healthy tissue, and often the nearby lymph nodes to check for spread. Where it suits the case, it is done by keyhole (laparoscopic) or robotic surgery, which usually means smaller cuts and a quicker recovery. The removed tissue is examined to plan any further treatment.
People with solid tumours, such as head and neck, breast, stomach, bowel, liver, pancreas, kidney, bladder, prostate, womb, ovary, bone and soft tissue cancers.
Every patient gets their own estimate, in writing, from the hospital. These are the things that move it.
Room types, equipment and running costs differ from one hospital to the next.
A surgeon's fee follows their experience and how complex the operation is.
Keyhole or robotic surgery, and the make of any implant, can change the price.
Other conditions, earlier treatment and the tests you need before treatment all count.
Days in hospital, any time in intensive care and the weeks you spend recovering in India.
Physiotherapy, medicines to take home and follow-up visits are added only if your doctor asks for them.
The estimate is not final until the doctor has examined you in India. If anything changes, we explain it before you agree to it.
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Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital
Oncology
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Sometimes. The report on the removed tissue shows whether chemotherapy or radiotherapy would help. The team discusses this with you before you go home.
For many cancers, yes. The surgeon decides based on the tumour and your scans.
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