Prostatectomy Cost in India

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

Prostatectomy is an operation to remove all or part of the prostate gland. The cost usually depends on:

• Type of operation: simple prostatectomy for enlargement or radical prostatectomy for cancer.
• Approach: open, keyhole (laparoscopic) or robotic-assisted.
• Hospital stay: usually one to five days.
• Follow-up: including PSA blood tests after cancer surgery.

Prostatectomy covers different operations. Ask for a quote based on the exact procedure planned.

Prostatectomy is used for different reasons:

• Simple prostatectomy: removes the inner part of a very enlarged prostate to relieve urinary symptoms.
• Radical prostatectomy: removes the whole prostate and seminal vesicles to treat prostate cancer.

For moderate prostate enlargement, procedures through the urethra, such as TURP, are often used instead.

Prostate Cancer UK explains that open, keyhole and robotic-assisted approaches give similar results for controlling cancer. Keyhole and robotic approaches use smaller cuts.

A catheter is placed after surgery to drain urine while the area heals. Prostate Cancer UK reports that it usually stays in for 1 to 2 weeks after radical prostatectomy.

Prostate Cancer UK reports a hospital stay of 1 to 5 days and advises avoiding heavy lifting for about 8 weeks. Possible effects after radical prostatectomy include:

• Urine leakage: common at first and usually improves over 1 to 6 months.
• Erection problems: common, and support is available.
• Infertility and dry orgasm: because the prostate and seminal vesicles are removed.
• Infection: between 1 and 5 in 100.