Radical Prostatectomy Cost in India

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

Radical prostatectomy is an operation to remove the whole prostate gland and the seminal vesicles to treat prostate cancer. The cost usually depends on:

• Approach: open, keyhole (laparoscopic) or robotic-assisted.
• Lymph node removal: may be done at the same time.
• Hospital stay: usually one to five days.
• Follow-up: PSA tests and continence or erection support.

Radical prostatectomy is usually offered to men with cancer that has not spread beyond the prostate, or has spread only just outside it. Other options may include active surveillance and radiotherapy.

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

Prostate Cancer UK reports:

• Hospital stay: 1 to 5 days.
• Catheter: usually stays in for 1 to 2 weeks.
• Lifting: avoid heavy lifting for about 8 weeks.
• PSA tests: regular blood tests check for any return of cancer.

Prostate Cancer UK lists the following possible effects:

• Urine leakage: common at first and usually improves over 1 to 6 months.
• Erection problems: common; treatments and support are available.
• Infertility and dry orgasm: no semen is produced after surgery.
• Infection: between 1 and 5 in 100.
• Blood clots: fewer than 2 in 100.
• Blood transfusion: fewer than 1 in 100.