Lobectomy Cost in India

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

A lobectomy removes one lobe of the lung, most often for early lung cancer. The cost depends on:

• Approach: VATS keyhole, robotic or open thoracotomy.
• Lymph node removal
• Intensive care and stay
• Tests before surgery: breathing tests and scans.

Cancer Research UK says lobectomy is the most common operation for early-stage lung cancer limited to one part of one lung. Smaller operations (wedge or segmentectomy) or removing the whole lung (pneumonectomy) are alternatives in some cases. This page covers lung lobectomy; temporal lobectomy is a separate brain operation.

CRUK describes VATS, which uses 1 to 3 small cuts and a camera, robotic surgery and open thoracotomy. Fitness and breathing tests help decide which operation is safe for you.

Chest drains are used for a few days. Breathing exercises and early walking help prevent chest infection. Ask your surgeon how long you are likely to stay and when you can fly.