Parotidectomy Cost in India

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

Parotidectomy removes part or all of the parotid gland, the large salivary gland in front of the ear. The cost depends on:

• Extent: superficial (partial) or total parotidectomy.
• Diagnosis: a benign lump, or cancer needing neck surgery or radiotherapy.
• Nerve monitoring: facial nerve monitoring during surgery.
• Hospital stay: usually one or two nights with a drain.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust explains that most parotid lumps are benign. Some can keep growing and, rarely, become malignant, so surgeons usually advise removing them while they are small. A scan and a needle biopsy are normally done first to plan the operation.

The facial nerve, which moves the face, runs through the parotid gland. The NHS leaflet notes:

• Temporary weakness: can affect part of the face for a few weeks.
• Permanent weakness: is rare when the lump is benign.
• Numbness: of the earlobe and the skin around the scar is common.

The cut runs in front of the ear and down into the neck. A drain is usually left in place, and most patients stay 36 to 48 hours. Other risks include bleeding under the wound, a collection of saliva, and Frey's syndrome, where the cheek sweats when eating.