Neck Dissection Cost in Bangalore, India

A neck dissection removes lymph nodes from the neck, usually to treat or stage head and neck cancer that has spread or may spread to the nodes.

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust explains that head and neck cancers can spread to lymph nodes in the neck. Removing the nodes treats cancer that has spread and helps plan further treatment.

A selective neck dissection removes only certain groups of nodes and is the most common type, while a radical dissection removes more tissue.

The operation is done under general anaesthetic through one or two neck cuts, with one or two drains. The trust reports a typical stay of three to seven days.

Possible effects include shoulder stiffness if a nerve to the shoulder is removed or bruised, neck numbness that may not fully return, bleeding, a fatty fluid leak needing a fat-free diet, lip weakness and swelling.

Flying home: ear, nose and sinus surgery can make cabin pressure changes uncomfortable or risky, so the ENT surgeon confirms when it is safe to fly at the post-operative review.

The cost of neck dissection in Bangalore typically ranges from $1,700 to $6,350 USD (about ₹1.61 lakh to ₹6.02 lakh), depending on the hospital, room category and type of procedure.

What you pay depends mainly on your own case. If your operation is planned, done by keyhole or a standard method, and you go home after a short stay, your bill is likely to be closer to $1,700 (about ₹1.61 lakh). It is likely to be nearer $6,350 (about ₹6.02 lakh) if you need open or robotic surgery, your condition is more complex, you stay longer or you choose a private room.

When comparing Bangalore packages for neck dissection, check whether each quote includes:

• Surgeon and anaesthetist fees
• Operating theatre or procedure room
• Packing, splints or dressings
• Hospital stay and room category
• Medicines and consumables
• Follow-up visits before you fly home

Bangalore hospitals usually put together an estimate for neck dissection from these elements:

• Pre-operative evaluation: blood tests, scans and an anaesthetic review.
• Theatre and anaesthesia charges: which rise with operating time.
• Surgeon tier: consultant fees differ between hospitals.
• Open, keyhole or robotic route: where more than one option exists.
• Selective or radical: the extent.
• One or both sides: of the neck.
• Hospital stay: often three to seven days.
• Further treatment: such as radiotherapy.

Cancer surgery costs depend on the stage, the extent of surgery and any further treatment such as radiotherapy, so complex cases can cost more than the range above.

ENT surgery in Bengaluru is available in multi-speciality hospitals with endoscopic equipment and, for head and neck operations, links to reconstructive and oncology teams.

Accreditation by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH), part of the Quality Council of India, is India's main hospital quality standard, and the NABH website shows whether a Bangalore hospital's accreditation is current.

Some Bengaluru hospitals also hold Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, an international standard, and JCI's public directory lets you confirm a hospital's status before you book.

Patients travelling from abroad can apply online for India's e-Medical visa, and accompanying family members for an e-Medical Attendant visa; check the current conditions on the official Indian visa portal before booking.