Hydrocephalus Treatment Cost In India
What is Hydrocephalus?
A condition of the brain where the cerebrospinal fluid is being accumulated abnormally in the brain and ventricles is called hydrocephalus.
This extra fluid tends to put pressure on the brain and nervous system, causing a lot of trouble and symptoms like
- Headache
- Large head size
- Seizures
- Loss of speech and control
Large head size is seen in infants as their skull bone is not fused.
How is the Procedure Performed?
To treat hydrocephalus, immediate drainage of CSF fluid is arranged by surgically inserting a tube or shunt to drain out the excessive fluid.
This tube is monitored till the symptoms subside and the patient is kept on regular follow-up.
Medicines are given which are diuretic in nature and help in flushing out the excessive fluid.
Who is the Right Doctor for Hydrocephalus Treatment?
The doctor for treating such conditions are Neurosurgeons, Head and Neck surgeons, and Pediatric Surgeons.
What tests are required?
In cases of abnormally big head size, it is pretty straightforward, and no diagnostic test is required; however, in adult cases, we might have to do a CT scan and MRI to understand the condition.
What is the Usual Success Rate for this Procedure?
The success rate is highly variable, and it depends upon a lot of factors, like
- The age of the patient
- The reason for the condition
- How long the state has been sustained.
In general, the survival percentage is 24-75%.
The cost of Hydrocephalus Treatment includes:
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Preoperative diagnostic tests cost (X-ray or MRI may be done)
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Surgery cost
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Type of surgery (surgical shunt implantation or endoscopic third ventriculostomy)
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Post-Operative cost (depends on the number of follow-up sessions)
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Medicine cost (antibiotics, painkillers, etc.)
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Patient's hospital stay (may need to stay for 2-4 days)
The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:
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Type of hospital and room opted (General, Twin sharing or single room)
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The severity of the disease
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Post-surgical complication, if it happens (such as Walking problems, mild dementia, and bladder control issues usually show some improvement within days after surgery)
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Cost of Blood products (if required)
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Age of the patient
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An extended stay at the Hospital
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Cost of Accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident
Cost related to Hydrocephalus Treatment in India
Treatment name | Cost range |
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Hydrocephalus Treatment | Rs.155400 to Rs.207200 |
VP Shunting | Rs.133200 to Rs.177600 |
Ventriculostomy | Rs.150960 to Rs.201280 |
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Top hospitals and doctors for Hydrocephalus Treatment in India
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- Established in 1996, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital is NABL and JCI accredited.
- Apollo Group offers 10,000 beds across 64 hospitals, more than 2,200 pharmacies, over 100 primary care & diagnostic clinics and 115 telemedicine units across 9 countries.
- Indraprastha Apollo Hospital has 52 specialties under one roof.
- Major specialities of the hospital include Anaesthesia, Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Cancer, Paediatrics, Critical Care, Emergency Care, Fetal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Interventional Radiology, IVF, Liver and Kidney Transplant, Nuclear Medicine, Nephrology, Neurosciences, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otolaryngology (ENT), Paediatrics, Pediatric Surgery, Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Respiratory & Sleep Medicine, Rheumatology, Spine Surgery, Urology and Andrology and Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.
- First hospital in India to perform a Paediatric Liver Transplant in 1998.
- The hospital ranked first in Neurosciences, Renal Sciences, Oncology, Paediatrics, Gynaecology and Obstetrics & Emergency in The Times Of India Healthcare Survey 2016.
- It has also ranked the 6th Best Private Hospital in India for Cardiology by The WEEK in the Best Hospital Survey 2013 conducted by A C Nielsen.
- Awarded a Special Commendation for the Golden Peacock Environment Management Award by a jury chaired by Justice P. N. Bhagwati and Former Chief Justice of India for the hospital's environmental practices.

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The neurosurgical experts deliver the superlative degree of clinical care with a focus on using minimally invasive techniques whenever possible.
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The team is highly skilled in treating conditions such as a cerebral aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformations, Subarachnoid Haemorrhage, Metastatic Spinal Column Tumours etc
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The neurosurgery is well-armed with the modern equipment to perform deep brain stimulation, brain aneurysm coiling, brain and spinal arteriovenous malformations embolization, intracranial angioplasty and stenting and many more.
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Presently, the latest neuro intervention implants are being deployed such as Flow diverters, Liquid embolization agents like Squid and Phil, low profile intracranial stents and newer intracranial balloons.
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Approximately 250-300 neurointerventional procedures are conducted each year.
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Dr.Vijay K Dixit, one of the best neurosurgeons in India, works with the hospital has an experience of about 18 years.
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So far, he has performed about 10,000 spinal and neural angiograms, 2000 neuro-intervention procedures and more than 1400 aneurysm coiling procedures.

- Established in 1991, Manipal Hospital is the third largest healthcare network in India.
- It is NABH and NABL (ISQUA) accredited.
- It is also ISO 9001:2008 certified for all comprehensive protocols including clinical, nursing, diagnostics and allied areas.
- Manipal Hospitals have 5 branches in Bangalore: Whitefield, Brookefield, Old Airport Road, Malleshwaram and Jayanagar.
- Offers more than 60 specialties under one roof.
- Manipal Hospital Whitefield is 284-bedded inpatient facility.
- It is also accredited with the AAHRPP Accreditation (Association for the Accreditation of the Human Research Protection Programs)
- The hospital is rated the Most Patient Recommended Hospital in India by the Consumer Voice.
- It is ranked as the Best Hospital in Bangalore for the past 8 years by The Week Magazine.
- Ranked among the top 5 hospitals in “INDIA’S MOST CARING HOSPITALS” survey.
- Won the prestigious Golden Peacock National Quality Award 2005 in the Service category.
Hydrocephalus Treatment Cost - Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hydrocephalus cost in different cities in India?
The price for Hydrocephalus in different cities in India is approximately in the range of:
- New Delhi: Rs.131313 to Rs.205387
- Gurgaon: Rs.134680 to Rs.202020
- Noida: Rs.126263 to Rs.210438
- Chennai: Rs.134680 to Rs.193603
- Mumbai: Rs.138047 to Rs.205387
- Bangalore: Rs.131313 to Rs.198653
- Kolkata: Rs.126263 to Rs.190236
- Jaipur: Rs.117845 to Rs.188552
- Mohali: Rs.121212 to Rs.286195
- Ahmedabad: Rs.112795 to Rs.186869
- Hyderabad: Rs.129630 to Rs.196970
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What is the price of Hydrocephalus in other countries, compared to India?
Approximate price of Hydrocephalus in other countries compared to India is:
- Turkey, USD 4800 to USD 7200, approximately 71% higher than India
- Thailand, USD 4400 to USD 6600, approximately 57% higher than India
- Germany, USD 15200 to USD 22800, approximately 443% higher than India
- Israel, USD 22400 to USD 33600, approximately 700% higher than India
- Singapore, USD 32000 to USD 48000, approximately 1043% higher than India
- Malaysia, USD 5600 to USD 8400, approximately 100% higher than India