TURBT Surgery Cost in India

The cost of TURBT in India typically ranges from $3,000 to $15,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT) removes a bladder tumour through the urethra using a telescope. It is used both to diagnose and to treat bladder cancer. The cost usually depends on:

• Size and number of tumours: larger or multiple tumours take longer.
• Anaesthetic: general or spinal anaesthetic.
• Chemotherapy into the bladder: a single dose may be given after surgery.
• Laboratory tests: analysis of the removed tissue.

TURBT is often followed by further treatment. Ask whether the quote covers laboratory tests and any bladder chemotherapy.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust explains that TURBT removes the tumour and sends it for testing to confirm the type of cancer and how deeply it has grown.

If a tumour cannot be completely removed, further treatment such as bladder removal or radiotherapy may be considered.

According to the Gloucestershire leaflet:

• Anaesthetic: general or spinal.
• Telescope: passed through the urethra, so there are no external cuts.
• Catheter: drains urine afterwards and is often removed the same day or within a few days.
• Mitomycin: a chemotherapy medicine may be placed in the bladder for about 1 hour to reduce recurrence.

The Gloucestershire leaflet advises 2 to 3 weeks off work, longer for manual jobs. Blood in the urine and burning are common and may last 3 to 4 weeks.

The leaflet reports bladder infection and tumour recurrence or incomplete removal in between 1 in 10 and 1 in 50 people. Delayed bleeding, injury to the bladder wall and damage to the urethra or ureter are rare. Regular follow-up checks for recurrence.