Hysterectomy Cost in India

The cost of hysterectomy in India typically ranges from $1,200 to $4,230 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

A hysterectomy is an operation to remove the womb (uterus). The cost usually depends on:

• Type of hysterectomy: total, subtotal, with removal of the ovaries, or radical.
• Surgical approach: keyhole (laparoscopic), vaginal or abdominal.
• Hospital stay: up to a few days.
• Reason for surgery: benign conditions or cancer.

The NHS explains that a hysterectomy may treat heavy periods, long-term pelvic pain, fibroids, and cancers of the womb, cervix, ovaries or fallopian tubes.

The NHS notes that it is usually considered only after less invasive treatments have been tried.

The NHS describes these types:

• Total hysterectomy: the womb and cervix are removed; this is the most common.
• Subtotal hysterectomy: the womb is removed and the cervix is left.
• Total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy: the womb, cervix, tubes and ovaries are removed.
• Radical hysterectomy: the womb and surrounding tissues are removed, usually for cancer.

The operation can be done by keyhole surgery, through the vagina or through a cut in the lower tummy.

The NHS reports a hospital stay of up to 5 days and full recovery of about 6 to 8 weeks. Heavy lifting should be avoided during recovery.

Risks include heavy bleeding, infection and damage to the bladder or bowel. If the ovaries are removed, menopause starts straight away, and hormone replacement therapy may be offered.