Cranioplasty is a medical procedure for fixing and repairing cranial defects caused by any injury or previous surgery.
It is done for cosmetic and functional purposes and in case of skull defects, accident cases, or post-operative reconstruction.
In cranioplasty, a material is used to fill the gap to compensate for the loss and restore function, like a piece of bone or any synthetic material.
It can restore the standard shape of the skull by inducing fat grafting or any method. It is often used to fill up the gap after craniotomy.
Cranioplasty cost in India for Indian Patients is between Rs.301920 to Rs.402560. Cost for International patients is between USD 6120 to USD 7480.
Patient has to stay in the hospital for 4 days and outside the hospital for 10 days. The total cost of the treatment depends on the diagnosis and facilities opted by the patient.The cost of Cranioplasty includes:
Preoperative diagnostic tests cost [some tests that may be required includes CT scan, MRI, and evaluation of bone involvement]
Surgery cost
Post-Operative cost (depends on the number of follow-up sessions)
Medicine cost (Antiepileptics, Diuretics, Pain Killers, Antibiotics, etc.)
Patient's hospital stay
The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:
Type of hospital and room opted (General, Twin sharing, or single room)
The severity of the defect
Post-surgical complication, if it happens (such as Infection, convulsions, and epidural hematoma)
Cost of Blood products (if required)
An extended stay at the Hospital due to any health reason apart from the package stay period
Cost of Accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident
Listing approximate price of Cranioplasty and some related procedures. The prices may change depending upon the centers and condition of the patient.
Treatment name | Cost range |
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Cranioplasty | Rs.301920 to Rs.402560 |
Craniotomy Surgery | Rs.293040 to Rs.390720 |
Certain tests are done before a cranioplasty, such as a CT scan, MRI, and evaluation of bone involvement. All these test costs are covered in the package.
Yes, the pharmacy and medicine cost is included in the package when the patient is hospitalized. If the patient purchases any medicines from outside the hospital, they have to pay for them separately.
Three types of implants are available: titanium, solid biomaterial, and synthetic bone substitute. The cost of implants varies significantly, and the price will increase if the shape is complex.
The price varies across the cities. Tier 1 Cities are usualy more expencive thane tier 2 cities. The price for Cranioplasty in different cities in India is approximately in the range of:
For patients planning to travel abroad it is useful to know the price in destinations popular with medical travellers. The price for Cranioplasty in different countries is approximately:
The doctors who can perform cranioplasty are Neurosurgeons and Cosmetic Surgeons.
Listing popular specialists:
Director, 24 years of experience
Neurosurgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Neuro modulation (for pain management), Neurovascular Surgery and Minimal Invasive Brain Surgery
Director, 27 years of experience
Neurosurgery, Intracranial Brain Tumour Surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery, Minimally Invasive brain surgery, Image Guided Neurosurgery, Brachial Plexus surgery, Spine Surgery
Consultant, 19 years of experience
Neuro-oncology, Pediatric brain and spine surgery, Neurotrauma, Stroke Cerebrovascular surgery, Minimally invasive spine surgery, Spine fixation and fusion surgery, Scoliosis surgery, Brain tumour surgery and brain aneurysm surgery
Director, 30 years of experience
Neurosurgery , Spinal Surgeries , Image guided surgery, Disc replacement, Endoscopic Disc surgery Endoscopic Cranial Surgery, Brain Tumour Surgery, Special focus on Minimally Invasive Surgery for Spinal Tumours
Director, 21 years of experience
Neurosurgery, Brain Tumor Surgery, Radiosurgery (Cyberknife, Gamma Knife) Spine Surgery, Surgery for Epilepsy, DBS Surgery for Parkinsons Disease, Brachial Plexus and Nerve surgery, Cerebrovascular Surgery (Aneurysms, AVMs)
Director, 21 years of experience
Neurointerventional Surgery Endovascular treatment, Endovascular revascularization, Spinal interventions, Endovascular treatment of cerebral vasospasm by vasodilators and angioplasty, Embolization of carotid cavernous fistulas with detachable balloons or coils, Tumor embolization in head and neck region, Neurovascular Imaging
Chairman, 30 years of experience
Gamma Knife Surgery, Radiosurgery, Epilepsy surgery, Cerebrovascular surgery, Brain tumour surgery
Consultant, 20 years of experience
Brain Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Embolization, CSF Rhinorrhoea Repair Surgery, Carotid Body Tumour Embolization, Brain Aneurysm Treatment, Foot Drop
HOD, 18 years of experience
Vascular and Endovascular neurosurgery, Minimally invasive spine surgery, Pediadtric neurosurgery, Epilepsy and functional neurosurgery, Brain tumor and skull base neurosurgery
Senior Consultant, 49 years of experience
Neuro – Oncology, Brain and Spine Tumours, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Migraine, Sleep Disorders, Epilepsy, Headache, Seizures, Hyperactivity, Stroke, Head Trauma, Parkinson's Disease, Neuropathy, Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Attention Deficit, Cranio Vertebral Anomalies
Consultant, 25 years of experience
Acute stroke treatment, Biofeedback therapy, Brain mapping surgery, Carotid angioplasty, Carotid endarterectomy (carotid artery surgery), Carotid stenting, Cervical and lumbar disk replacement (arthroplasty), Cranial base surgery, Decompression surgery, Deep brain stimulation (DBS), or brain pacemaker, Diskectomy or microdiscectomy, Foraminotomy, Guglielmi detachable coil (GDC) procedure, Intraoperative angiography (IOA), Kyphoplasty, Laminectomy
Head of Department, 17 years of experience
Re-do brain tumor surgery, Framed and frameless stereotactic surgery, CV Junction surgery, Neurovascular surgery, Endoscopic brain and spine procedures, Movement Disorders procedures, Functional Neurosurgery for pain and spasticity
Senior Consultant, 26 years of experience
Skull base surgery Paediatric Neurosurgery Neuro Oncology Stereotactic Neurosurgery Spine surgery Vascular surgery
Consultant, 21 years of experience
Acoustic neuroma Aneurysms Arteriovenous malformation Astrocytoma Balance problems Benign peripheral nerve tumor Brachial plexus injury Brain aneurysm Brain AVM (arteriovenous malformation) Brain lymphoma Brain metastases Brain tumor Carotid artery disease Carotid artery stenosis Carpal tunnel syndrome Cavernous malformations Central nervous system vascular malformations Cerebral palsy Cervical spinal stenosis Chiari malformation Chondrosarcoma Chordoma Cluster headache Craniopharyngioma Craniosynostosis Cushing syndrome Delayed sleep phase Dural arteriovenous fistulas Dystonia Ependymoma Epilepsy Essential tremor Esthesioneuroblastoma Gaucher disease Glioblastoma multiforme Glioma Head and neck cancers Hemifacial spasm Hemorrhage Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia Huntington's disease Hydrocephalus Hyperhidrosis Intracranial hemorrhage
Consultant, 20 years of experience
Neurosurgery Neuro-Oncology Spine Surgery Spine Related Disorders Pediatric Neurosurgery Acoustic Neuroma Removal Artificial Disc Replacement Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Head of Department, 15 years of experience
Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery, Trigeminal Neuralgia Surgery, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Paediatric Neurosurgery
Senior Consultant, 32 years of experience
Herniated disc Neck hernia Spinal Canal Stenosis Neurosis Spondylolisthesis (Waist Shift) Brain Tumors Brain Diseases Nerve entrapment Hand numbness
Consultant, 28 years of experience
Chest Pain Treatment Deep Brain Stimulation Gamma-Knife Radiosurgery Brain infection Laminectomy Spine Surgery
Consultant, 26 years of experience
Deep brain stimulation, Craniotomy, Brain Tumour Treatment
Consultant, 24 years of experience
Minimally invasive spine surgery, Neuro Endoscopy, Brain & Spine surgery
The success and survival rate post cranioplasty depends upon the patient's condition and overall health.
In cases of bone grafting, the survival rate is much higher than in other materials.
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