Neurosurgery Cost In South Korea

Inclusions in the package

The cost of Neurosurgery includes:

• Preoperative diagnostic tests cost [ultrasound, Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) test] 
• Surgery cost
• Post-Operative cost (depends on the number of follow-up sessions)
• Medicine cost (anti-epileptics, painkillers, etc.)
• Patient's hospital stay 

Note: Babies with spina bifida who received prenatal surgery were better able to walk two and a half years after surgery than those operated on after birth and had better overall motor function.

Factors affecting cost of Neurosurgery

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 complication, if it happens (such as infection, bleeding, difficulty with wound healing, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak)
• 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 Neurosurgery.

What is the cost of tests for neurosurgery?

All the test costs are covered in the package that is done before the neurosurgery. Neurosurgery involves different types of surgery such as craniotomy, deep brain stimulation, and VP shunts. MRI and CT scans are the major tests done before the surgery.

Is the pharmacy and medicine cost included in the package?

When the patient is hospitalized, all the mediation expenses are covered in the package. If any medicines are bought from outside the hospital, the patient must pay extra charges.

How long the patient has to stay in the hospital after neurosurgery?

After a shunt surgery, you have to stay in the hospital for 2-4 days, and if you have stitches, they need to be removed or may dissolve. After deep brain stimulation surgery, you need to stay in the hospital for 24 hours, and the doctor will ensure that you are ready to leave. Usually, patients who undergo craniotomy for a brain tumor have to stay 3-4 days in the hospital post-surgery. If they have any postoperative difficulties, the stay may be longer. Postoperative neurosurgery follow-ups can’t be avoided and are usually scheduled 1-2 weeks after the surgery. 

List of Centers for Neurosurgery in South Korea

Popular Cities in South Korea for Neurosurgery are:

• Seoul
• Daegu
• Namdong-gu
• Seongnam
• Incheon