Abdominoperineal Resection Cost in India

The cost of Abdominoperineal Resection in India typically ranges from $500 to $6,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Abdominoperineal resection (APR or APER) removes the rectum and anus, usually for low rectal or anal cancer. It leaves a permanent colostomy. The cost depends on:

• Approach: open, laparoscopic or robotic.
• Treatment before surgery: chemoradiotherapy is often given first.
• Perineal wound repair: sometimes with a muscle flap.
• Hospital stay and stoma care

Rectal cancer surgery with flap repair and intensive care may cost more than this range. Ask what is included.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust explains that the rectum and anus are removed and the bottom wound is stitched closed. The end of the bowel is brought out as a permanent colostomy, with stool collected in a bag. The operation takes about 2 to 4 hours and can sometimes be done by keyhole surgery.

The NHS leaflet lists:

• Slow healing of the bottom wound: more likely after pelvic radiotherapy.
• Sexual function changes: erection or ejaculation problems in men, discomfort in women.
• Bladder problems: because the nerves run close to the rectum.
• Stoma problems, infection and clots

The average stay is 4 to 8 days. Blood-thinning injections are usually continued for 28 days. The leaflet advises no heavy lifting or driving for 6 weeks. A stoma nurse helps you learn to manage the colostomy.