Liver Resection (Hepatectomy) in India
Also known as Hepatectomy, partial hepatectomy, liver tumour removal, laparoscopic liver resection
The short answer
Liver resection in India costs between USD 5,000 and USD 10,000 for international patients, against USD 60,000 to USD 100,000 or more for the same surgery in the US. The procedure removes a diseased portion of the liver, most often for a tumour, and relies on the liver's unique ability to regenerate the removed tissue over the following months. Success rates depend heavily on the underlying diagnosis and extent of resection, with experienced centres reporting low complication rates for well-selected cases.
About Liver Resection (Hepatectomy)
Liver resection, or hepatectomy, removes a diseased portion of the liver, most commonly for liver cancer, a tumour that has spread to the liver from elsewhere, or certain benign growths. It relies on the liver's distinctive capacity to regenerate, meaning a healthy patient can typically have up to two-thirds of their liver removed and still recover normal liver function as the remaining tissue grows back over the following months.
Procedures Available
Partial hepatectomy removes only the affected section of liver, ranging from a small wedge resection to removal of an entire lobe (right or left hepatectomy) or an extended resection for more widespread disease. The surgery can be performed as open surgery or laparoscopically, with the minimally invasive approach, where suitable, offering a shorter hospital stay and faster recovery. The choice of technique and extent of resection depends on the tumour's size, location, and how much healthy liver tissue would remain afterward.
Cost
The estimate covers pre-operative evaluation, the surgery, anaesthesia, and hospital stay through discharge. More extensive resections, such as an extended hepatectomy, generally cost more than a smaller wedge resection, given the longer surgical time and more intensive post-operative monitoring involved.
How Long the Trip Takes
Most patients plan for 18 to 21 days in India. This covers detailed pre-operative imaging and liver function assessment to confirm the patient is a suitable candidate, 6 to 10 days in hospital after surgery, and enough recovery time to confirm liver function is stabilising before flying home.
Choosing a Hospital
Choose a hepatobiliary surgical team with specific experience in liver resection, since assessing how much liver can safely be removed, and managing the recovery of what remains, is a specialised skill distinct from general gastrointestinal surgery. Ask what pre-operative liver function testing is done, since this directly determines how much of the liver can be safely resected.
Liver Resection (Hepatectomy) cost
| Country | Indicative cost |
|---|---|
| India — with Nobel Medi Assistance | $3,500 – $10,000 |
Figures are indicative for international patients and depend on the hospital, the surgeon and your reports. Your exact cost is confirmed in writing after a specialist review — free, and with no obligation.
What the estimate covers
Included
- Pre-operative imaging and liver function evaluation
- Surgeon and anaesthesia fees
- Operation theatre charges
- ICU stay and standard ward recovery
- Routine post-operative medication during hospital stay
- Follow-up consultation before discharge
Not included
- Flights and visa fees
- Accommodation outside the hospital
- Chemotherapy, if the case involves cancer and further treatment is recommended
- Blood transfusion, if required during surgery
- Treatment for a pre-existing liver condition unrelated to the resection
- Extended ICU or hospital stay if complications arise
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