Hysterectomy Treatment Cost in India

Reasons for performing hysterectomy

• Fever or chills
• Problems in urinating or on bowel movement 
• Chronic pelvic pain 
• Cancer of the uterus, cervix, or ovaries
• Unusual bleeding or vaginal discharge
• Endometriosis, a condition where tissue that forms the lining of the uterus grows outside of it

Types of Hysterectomy

Partial hysterectomy: It involves the removal of only a portion of the uterus; the cervix is left intact. 

Radical hysterectomy: It is performed during the occurrence of cancer. It involves the removal of the uterus, the tissues on the sides of the uterus, and the top part of the vagina.

Complete hysterectomy: This procedure involves complete removal of uterus, fundus and cervix.

Different procedures followed for hysterectomy

There are various types of hysterectomy surgery available depending on the case of the patient: 

• Open Surgery Hysterectomy: Open Surgery is the traditional way of operating. It operates on the lower abdomen and involves incisions on the belly to remove the uterus. It leaves a scar.
• Minimal Invasive Procedure (MIP): The below are MIP’s which allow for faster recovery, shorter hospital stays, less pain and scarring and a lower chance of infection.  
• Vaginal hysterectomy: An incision in the vagina from where the uterus is removed. This method does not leave a visible scar. 
• Laparoscopic hysterectomy: The operation is done using a tube with a lighted camera that is inserted through several small cuts made on the stomach. The surgery is performed from outside the body, viewing the procedure on screen. Laparoscopic hysterectomy cost in India is around $3,200. 
• Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic hysterectomy: Similar to a Laparoscopic hysterectomy, it involves the use of an advanced robotic system and surgical tools from outside the body. Here, the natural movements of the wrists are mimicked by a robot. The whole process is viewed on a 3-D screen.