Temporal Lobectomy Cost in India

The cost of Temporal Lobectomy in India typically ranges from $6,000 to $14,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

A temporal lobectomy removes the part of the temporal lobe where seizures start. It is the most common operation for drug-resistant epilepsy. The cost depends on:

• Pre-surgical assessment: video EEG, MRI, PET or SPECT and memory tests.
• Invasive EEG: if needed to locate the seizure focus.
• Surgery and intensive care
• Follow-up: and medicine reviews.

Epilepsy Action says surgery is considered when two or more epilepsy medicines have not stopped seizures. Assessment can take several months and includes video EEG for 5 to 7 days, MRI and neuropsychology tests.

Epilepsy Action reports that about half of people who have temporal lobe surgery become seizure-free and can slowly stop their medicines. Others may have fewer or milder seizures. A seizure after surgery does not always mean the operation failed.

Memory problems can worsen after temporal lobe surgery, and word-finding difficulties after left-sided surgery. Low mood can occur. Epilepsy Action notes about 5 days in hospital and 2 to 3 months off work.