The cost of Pituitary Tumor includes:
Preoperative diagnostic tests cost, some of which may include blood tests, vision tests, MRI scans, PET scans, etc.
Surgery cost (Depends upon the type and size of the tumor and the extent to which the tumor has spread)
Type of surgery (Endonasal endoscopic surgery, Neuro-endoscopic surgery, Craniotomy)
Post-Operative cost (there might be a need for chemotherapy or Radiotherapy before or post-surgery)
Medicines
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 stage and type of cancer
Patients may require repeated investigation through PET CT and related tests Post-surgery / Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy.
Any additional tests may be required to know the status of the disease during the course of treatment.
An extended stay at the Hospital
Cost of accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident [may take longer duration in case of chemotherapy or radiotherapy sessions]
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For patients planning to travel abroad it is useful to know the price in destinations popular with medical travellers. The price for Pituitary Tumor in different countries is approximately:
Countries | Min. Cost | Max. Cost |
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India | USD 5200 | USD 7800 |
Turkey | USD 9600 | USD 14400 |
Thailand | USD 11760 | USD 17640 |
Germany | USD 16000 | USD 24000 |
Israel | USD 22400 | USD 33600 |
Singapore | USD 20000 | USD 30000 |
the right doctor for pituitary tumor patients is a neurologist, neurosurgeon, and endocrinologist.
Before a pituitary tumor treatment, your doctor will do some tests: blood tests, vision tests, MRI scans, PET scans, and venous blood sampling. These tests are generally included in the package.
The medication costs are covered in the package when the patient is hospitalized. After the patient gets discharged, any medicines consumed from outside the hospital are not included in the package.
After the treatment, the patient needs to stay 2-3 days in the hospital, overnight in the ICU, and 1 or 2 days on the nursing floor. The patient has to go to a laboratory for a blood draw between 4-7 days after the discharge. Follow-up appointments typically occur between 7-14 days after the discharge, which involve gentle cleansing of the nasal cavity and removal of nasal packing. MRI is necessary every 6 months for the first 2 years and then once a year post-surgery.
It can take 6 weeks to recover after the surgery fully. You should avoid strenuous activities for 1 to 2 weeks. You may have numbness near your wounds and swelling around the eyes. It is essential to visit your specialist regularly to check if the tumor has recurred. If the tumor recurs, it will be treated with radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, or repeat surgery. All these have additional charges.
Yes, the treatment is covered by the insurance company. But, you should review your insurance policy regarding the amount of coverage.
Radiation therapy could be an alternative to this treatment. It can be used after surgery or alone if surgery isn’t an option. But the benefits of radiation surgery are not immediate and may take months or years.