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Liver Resection (Hepatectomy) in India

Also known as Hepatectomy, partial hepatectomy, liver tumour removal, laparoscopic liver resection

Liver Resection (Hepatectomy) in India
Cost from$5,000 – $10,000 In hospital6-10 days Stay in India18-21 days Success85-95% (varies significantly by diagnosis and extent of resection) Procedure time3-6 hours AnaesthesiaGeneral Opinion in24 hours

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.

Why patients choose India for this

Cost

Liver resection in India costs a fraction of the same surgery in the US or UK, with comparable surgical technique and outcomes.

Dedicated hepatobiliary teams

India's leading gastrointestinal surgery departments include specialist hepatobiliary and liver transplant surgeons, bringing deep experience in liver-specific surgery.

Advanced pre-operative assessment

Liver function testing and volumetric imaging are standard before surgery, supporting careful patient selection and safer surgical planning.

Full range of surgical technique

Open, laparoscopic, and, at select centres, robotic-assisted liver resection are all available, letting the approach be matched to the case.

Liver Resection (Hepatectomy) cost

CountryIndicative cost
India — with Nobel Medi Assistance $5,000 – $10,000
United States$60,000 - $100,000
United Kingdom$35,000 - $55,000
Singapore$25,000 - $40,000
Turkey$10,000 - $18,000

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

How Liver Resection (Hepatectomy) is done

  1. EvaluationDetailed imaging and liver function testing confirm the extent of disease and how much liver tissue can safely be removed.
  2. AnaesthesiaGeneral anaesthesia is administered for the procedure.
  3. Liver mobilisationThe liver is carefully exposed and the affected section identified, either through open or laparoscopic access.
  4. ResectionThe diseased portion is removed along with a margin of healthy tissue, while carefully controlling bleeding from the liver's rich blood supply.
  5. ClosureThe remaining liver surface is checked and sealed, and incisions are closed; the whole procedure typically takes 3 to 6 hours.
  6. ICU and ward recoveryThe patient is monitored in ICU initially, then moves to a standard ward for the remainder of the 6 to 10 day hospital stay.

Recovery and what to expect

  • First 48-72 hoursClose monitoring of liver function and bleeding risk in the ICU as the body adjusts to the reduced liver volume.
  • Day 3-6Move to a standard ward as liver function stabilises and diet is gradually reintroduced.
  • Day 6-10Discharge from hospital once liver function tests and wound healing are progressing well.
  • Week 2-4Continued recovery, with fatigue common as the liver regenerates.
  • Month 2-3The remaining liver tissue substantially regenerates, and most patients resume normal daily activity.

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Where it is done

Frequently asked questions

How much does liver resection cost in India?
Between USD 5,000 and USD 10,000, depending on the extent of resection and surgical technique used.
Will my liver grow back?
The remaining healthy liver tissue regenerates significantly over the following months, though it doesn't return to its exact original shape.
How much liver can be safely removed?
In a patient with a healthy liver, up to about two-thirds can typically be removed; this is carefully assessed beforehand with liver function testing and imaging.
What is the success rate?
Outcomes vary significantly by underlying diagnosis and extent of resection; experienced centres report low complication rates for well-selected cases.
How long is the hospital stay?
Typically 6 to 10 days.
When can I fly home?
Most patients are cleared to travel around 18 to 21 days after surgery.
Will I need further treatment after surgery?
If the resection was for cancer, chemotherapy may be recommended afterward depending on the pathology results, which is a separate discussion with the oncology team.

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