Parotidectomy Cost in Bangalore, India

Parotidectomy removes part or all of the parotid gland, the large salivary gland in front of the ear, usually to remove a lump.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust explains that most parotid lumps are benign, but some keep growing and rarely become malignant, so surgeons usually advise removing them while small.

A scan and needle biopsy are normally done first to plan the operation.

The facial nerve runs through the parotid gland. Temporary weakness of part of the face can last a few weeks, while permanent weakness is rare when the lump is benign. Numbness of the earlobe and around the scar is common.

Other risks include bleeding, a collection of saliva and Frey's syndrome, where the cheek sweats when eating.

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 parotidectomy in Bangalore typically ranges from $570 to $5,450 USD (about ₹54,100 to ₹5.17 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 $570 (about ₹54,100). It is likely to be nearer $5,450 (about ₹5.17 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 parotidectomy, 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 parotidectomy 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.
• Extent of surgery: superficial or total.
• Type of lump: benign or cancerous.
• Nerve monitoring: during surgery.
• Hospital stay: usually 36 to 48 hours.

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.

If the hospital has an international patient desk, ask it about the hospital letter for your e-Medical visa, airport transfers, interpreters and accommodation close to the hospital.