Prostate Cancer / Prostatectomy in India
Also known as radical prostatectomy, robotic prostatectomy, prostate removal surgery, prostate cancer surgery, robotic-assisted prostatectomy
The short answer
Prostatectomy for prostate cancer in India costs USD 5,500–10,000, including robotic-assisted or open surgical removal of the prostate gland. The surgery takes 2–4 hours under general anaesthesia, needs 4–6 days in hospital, and full recovery takes 4–6 weeks.
About Prostate Cancer / Prostatectomy
Radical prostatectomy is the surgical removal of the prostate gland and surrounding tissue, performed to treat localised or locally advanced prostate cancer. The goal is to remove the cancer completely while preserving, as much as possible, urinary control and sexual function.
The procedure can be done as open surgery through a lower abdominal incision, laparoscopically through small keyhole incisions, or via robotic-assisted surgery, which offers greater precision and faster recovery. Robotic prostatectomy has become the preferred approach at most major centres due to reduced blood loss, smaller scars, and shorter hospital stays.
Who needs this procedure
Men diagnosed with organ-confined or locally advanced prostate cancer, confirmed through biopsy, PSA levels, and imaging (MRI or PET scan), are typically advised prostatectomy when the cancer has not spread beyond the prostate and surrounding tissue.
Why patients choose India for this
India has multiple hospitals with da Vinci and other robotic surgical systems, performing high volumes of robotic prostatectomies.
Fellowship-trained surgeons with extensive experience in nerve-sparing techniques help preserve continence and sexual function.
Robotic prostatectomy in India costs a fraction of prices in the US, UK, or Gulf countries, for comparable surgical quality.
Pathology, oncology consultation, and post-surgical follow-up are coordinated at the same hospital, simplifying treatment.
Prostate Cancer / Prostatectomy cost
| Country | Indicative cost |
|---|---|
| India — with Nobel Medi Assistance | $5,500 – $10,000 |
| United States | $25,000 - $45,000 |
| United Kingdom | $18,000 - $30,000 |
| UAE | $15,000 - $25,000 |
| Singapore | $18,000 - $28,000 |
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 consultation and staging review
- Surgeon's fees
- Anaesthesia charges
- Operation theatre charges (including robotic system use, if applicable)
- Hospital stay (as specified)
- Standard post-operative medication
- Catheter care and removal
- One follow-up consultation
Not included
- Airfare and visa costs
- Accommodation outside hospital stay
- Biopsy, PSA tests, and imaging (MRI/PET) done prior to arrival
- Adjuvant therapy (radiation, hormone therapy) if required after surgery
- Penile rehabilitation or continence therapy, if needed
- Additional consultations beyond the first follow-up
How Prostate Cancer / Prostatectomy is done
- Pre-op stagingPSA levels, MRI, and biopsy results are reviewed to confirm cancer stage and surgical suitability.
- AnaesthesiaGeneral anaesthesia is administered before the procedure begins.
- Prostate removalThe prostate gland, along with seminal vesicles and, if needed, nearby lymph nodes, is removed using robotic, laparoscopic, or open technique.
- Nerve-sparing reconstructionWhere possible, surgeons preserve the nerves controlling erectile function and reconnect the bladder to the urethra.
- Catheter placement and closureA urinary catheter is placed to support healing, and incisions are closed.
Recovery and what to expect
- First 48 hoursMonitored in hospital; pain managed with medication; early walking encouraged.
- First weekCatheter remains in place; gradual increase in activity; discharge typically by day 4-6.
- 1-2 weeksCatheter removed; some urinary leakage is common initially and improves with pelvic floor exercises.
- 4-6 weeksReturn to normal daily activities; continence and, where applicable, sexual function continue improving over months.
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Frequently asked questions
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