Nephrectomy Cost In Tunisia

Inclusions in the package

The cost of Nephrectomy includes:

• Preoperative diagnostic tests cost (CT scans, ultrasound, blood tests, etc.)

• Surgery cost

• Type of implant being used (Laparoscopic surgery, Robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery, Open surgery, Radical nephrectomy, or Partial nephrectomy)

• Post-Operative cost (depends on the number of follow-up sessions)

• Medicine cost 

• Patient's hospital stay

Factors affecting cost of Nephrectomy

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 disease

• Post-surgical complications if it happens (such as Infection, Bleeding, etc., may happen)

• Cost of Blood products (if required)

• An extended stay at the Hospital

• Cost of accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident

Frequently asked questions related to expenses that most patients have when planing for Nephrectomy.

What tests are performed before Nephrectomy, and how much do they cost?

The Nephrectomy tests include CT scans and ultrasound. The cost of tests is included in the package.

Are the pharmacy and medicines cost included in the Nephrectomy?

During hospitalization, the medicine and pharmacy cost is included in the package; however, if the patient purchases prescriptions outside of the hospital, they are not covered by the package.
 

Is there any post-treatment expense after Nephrectomy?

Nephrectomy patients recover in one to two weeks. Contact your surgeon if you have bleeding, urinary incontinence, anesthetic allergies, or pneumonia. Further than Nephrectomy, the package contains no other treatments.