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| Surgery Name | Cost | Room | Hospitalization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colpotomy Drainage of Pelvic Abscess Package | $1595 | Single | Patient - 1 days stay in a single room. |
✓ Inclusion
- ✔Consultation with senior gynaecologist
- ✔Pre-procedure blood tests, pregnancy test and ECG
- ✔Anaesthesia assessment and short general / spinal anaesthesia
- ✔Colpotomy (transvaginal) drainage of pelvic abscess
- ✔Operation theatre and consumable charges
- ✔Pus sample sent for culture and sensitivity
- ✔1 day hospital stay in a single room
- ✔Intravenous antibiotics and routine medicines during the stay
- ✔Nursing care and patient meals
- ✔Free: airport pick-up & drop, visa invitation letter, interpreter & coordinator (Satyug Healthcare)
✗ Exclusion
- ✖Air tickets and visa fees
- ✖Hotel / guest house stay outside the hospital
- ✖CT / MRI scans and tests not listed
- ✖Extra hospital days and additional IV antibiotics
- ✖Oral medicines after discharge
- ✖Laparoscopic or open surgery if drainage is not possible
- ✖Treatment of complications or other illnesses
- ✖Partner testing and treatment
- ✖Attendant food and personal expenses
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🇮🇳 GYNAECOLOGY PACKAGE — INDIA
Colpotomy Drainage of Pelvic Abscess in India
Drainage of a pus collection in the lower pelvis through a small cut at the top of the vagina, for women with pelvic or tubo-ovarian abscess – done by experienced gynaecologists at NABH and JCI accredited hospitals in India, at an affordable cost.
✅ Free Medical Opinion in 48–72 h👩⚕️ Experienced gynaecologists💰 Starting USD 1,595✈️ Visa & Airport Support🗣️ Interpreter Available
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20–45 min
Procedure time
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1 day
Hospital stay (single room)
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80–90%
Success with antibiotics
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7–10 days
Total stay in India
📖 What is Colpotomy Drainage of a Pelvic Abscess?
A pelvic abscess is a pocket of pus in the lower part of the abdomen, often in the space behind the uterus called the pouch of Douglas. It usually develops from pelvic inflammatory disease (infection of the uterus, tubes and ovaries), after childbirth, miscarriage or gynaecological surgery, or from a burst appendix or diverticulitis. The pus is walled off by inflamed tissue, so antibiotics alone often cannot reach it well. It causes fever, lower belly pain and feeling very unwell, and can be dangerous if it bursts.
Colpotomy means making a small cut in the wall of the vagina. In colpotomy drainage, the gynaecologist opens the top back part of the vagina (posterior fornix) to reach the abscess, lets the pus drain out and may leave a soft drain for a short time. Because there is no cut on the abdomen, recovery is quick. It is suitable when the abscess lies low in the pelvis, close to the vagina, and is used together with antibiotics.
🖼️ Understand It in Pictures
💡 In simple words
A pelvic abscess is a pocket of pus deep in the pelvis, often behind the womb, caused by infection. A colpotomy drains it through a small cut at the top of the vagina, so no belly cut is needed. Antibiotics are given as well.
Pelvic abscess and drainage
👀 Symptoms in Pictures
🎬 The Treatment Journey in Pictures
📅 Recovery at a Glance
🩺 Conditions Treated
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Pouch of Douglas abscess
Pus collected in the lowest part of the pelvis behind the uterus.
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Tubo-ovarian abscess (low-lying)
Abscess of the tube and ovary from pelvic inflammatory disease that bulges into the vagina.
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Post-delivery or post-abortion abscess
Infection after childbirth, caesarean, miscarriage or abortion.
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Abscess after pelvic surgery
Collection after hysterectomy or other gynaecological operations (vault abscess).
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Abscess from appendicitis or diverticulitis
Pus from a burst appendix or bowel infection settling in the pelvis.
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Pelvic fluid needing diagnosis
Drainage also provides fluid for culture to choose the right antibiotic.
⚠️ Symptoms That May Need Drainage
- ➤Fever and chills
- ➤Severe lower abdominal or pelvic pain
- ➤Pain during intercourse or bowel movements
- ➤Abnormal, foul-smelling vaginal discharge
- ➤Pain or pressure in the rectum
- ➤Nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite
- ➤Fever continuing despite 48–72 hours of antibiotics
- ➤A tender swelling felt on internal examination
💡 Small abscesses (usually under 5–7 cm) often settle with intravenous antibiotics alone. Drainage is advised when the abscess is large, does not improve after 48–72 hours of antibiotics, or bulges into the vagina. High abscesses may be better drained under ultrasound/CT guidance or by laparoscopy instead.
🔬 Tests Before Treatment
| Test | Why it is done |
|---|---|
| Transvaginal and abdominal ultrasound | Shows the size and position of the abscess and whether it lies close to the vagina |
| CT or MRI pelvis | Used if the abscess is complex, high or the source is unclear |
| Complete blood count and CRP | Show the level of infection and response to treatment |
| Blood culture | Checks if the infection has spread into the blood |
| Vaginal / cervical swabs (chlamydia, gonorrhoea) | Find the cause of pelvic infection |
| Pregnancy test | Must be checked before any gynaecological procedure |
| Kidney, liver, sugar and clotting tests | Check fitness for anaesthesia |
🏥 The Procedure — Step by Step
1
Consultation
Gynaecologist reviews symptoms, examines and checks the ultrasound.
2
Antibiotics
Intravenous antibiotics are started or continued.
3
Pre-procedure tests
Blood tests, pregnancy test and anaesthesia check.
4
Anaesthesia
Short general or spinal anaesthesia so you feel no pain.
5
Positioning
You lie on your back with legs supported (lithotomy position).
6
Needle confirmation
A needle is passed into the swelling to confirm pus, often guided by ultrasound.
7
Colpotomy incision
A small cut is made in the top back wall of the vagina.
8
Drainage
The pus is drained, the cavity is gently opened and washed, and a sample is sent for culture.
9
Drain placement
A soft drain may be left for 24–72 hours if needed.
10
Discharge
Discharge after about 1 day with oral antibiotics and follow-up plan.
⚖️ Ways to Drain a Pelvic Abscess
| Method | What is done | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Colpotomy (transvaginal) drainage | Small cut in the vagina to drain the pus | Low abscess in the pouch of Douglas bulging into the vagina |
| Ultrasound-guided transvaginal needle / catheter drainage | Needle or thin tube placed through the vagina under ultrasound | Low abscess, especially in experienced radiology centres |
| CT-guided percutaneous drainage | Tube placed through the skin of the belly or buttock | Higher abscesses not reachable from the vagina |
| Laparoscopic drainage | Keyhole surgery to drain pus and wash the pelvis | Multiple, high or complex abscesses, or unclear diagnosis |
| Antibiotics alone | Intravenous then oral antibiotics | Small abscesses, usually under 5–7 cm |
📊 Reviews of tubo-ovarian abscess management report that about 70–80% of small abscesses respond to antibiotics alone, while image-guided or surgical drainage of larger collections succeeds in about 80–90% of cases.
📅 Your Day-by-Day Plan in India
| Day | What happens |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in India, airport pick-up; gynaecologist consultation and ultrasound |
| Day 2 | Admission, tests, antibiotics and colpotomy drainage |
| Day 3 | Discharge after 1 day in hospital with oral antibiotics |
| Day 4–7 | Rest in hotel; review visit and drain removal if placed |
| Day 7–9 | Repeat ultrasound and final review |
| Day 9–10 | Fly home ✈️ with antibiotic course and reports |
🌱 Recovery After Treatment
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Day 1–2
Mild cramping pain and some vaginal discharge; fever usually starts to fall.
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Week 1
Complete the full course of oral antibiotics (often 14 days in total).
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Week 1–2
Return to light activity and office work.
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Week 2
Follow-up check and ultrasound to confirm the abscess has cleared.
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4–6 weeks
Avoid intercourse, tampons and swimming until the doctor allows.
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Long term
Partner treatment and screening if the cause was a sexually transmitted infection.
🏆 Success Rate
| Outcome | Result |
|---|---|
| Abscess cured with drainage plus antibiotics | About 80–90% |
| Fever settling after drainage | Usually within 24–72 hours |
| Need for a second drainage or surgery | About 10–20% |
| Procedure time | About 20–45 minutes |
Results depend on the size and position of the abscess, whether it has one or several pockets, the cause of the infection and taking the full antibiotic course. Treating the partner (if an infection is sexually transmitted) prevents repeat infections.
🩹 Risks & Possible Complications
Colpotomy drainage is a short and relatively safe procedure. Possible risks include:
- •Abscess coming back or not fully drained (needing repeat drainage)
- •Bleeding from the vaginal cut
- •Injury to the rectum or bowel (rare, under 1–2%)
- •Spread of infection or sepsis
- •Need to change to laparoscopy or open surgery
- •Later problems with fertility or long-term pelvic pain from the original infection
- •Anaesthesia reactions (rare)
💰 Cost of Colpotomy Abscess Drainage in India
The cost of colpotomy drainage of a pelvic abscess in India starts from about USD 1,595 with 1 day in a single room. This covers the gynaecologist, anaesthesia, operation theatre, hospital stay and routine medicines. The total may rise if a longer course of intravenous antibiotics, CT scan or a different drainage method is needed.
| Option / Hospital tier | Approx. cost (USD) | Hospital stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colpotomy drainage package (this package) | From 1,595 | 1 day, single room | Low pelvic abscess drained through the vagina |
| Ultrasound / CT-guided drainage | 1,500 – 2,500 | 1–3 days | Done by interventional radiologist |
| Laparoscopic drainage of pelvic abscess | 2,500 – 4,000 | 2–4 days | For high or multiple abscesses |
| Antibiotic treatment only (IV) | 800 – 1,500 | 3–5 days | For small abscesses |
⚠️ Final cost depends on the size and position of the abscess, number of days of intravenous antibiotics, imaging needed and room category. Quotes are confirmed after the specialist examines the patient in India.
📋 What the Package Includes
✅ Included
- ✔Gynaecologist fees
- ✔Anaesthesia and operation theatre
- ✔1 day in a single room
- ✔Routine medicines and antibiotics during stay
- ✔Pus culture test
- ✔Nursing care and meals
- ✔Coordinator and interpreter support
❌ Not Included
- ✖Flights and visa fees
- ✖Hotel stay outside the hospital
- ✖CT / MRI scans
- ✖Extra days of IV antibiotics
- ✖Oral antibiotics after discharge
- ✖Laparoscopy or open surgery if needed
- ✖Treatment of complications
- ✖Attendant expenses
✈️ Your Medical Travel Process with Satyug Healthcare
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Send reports | Recent pelvic ultrasound or CT report (with images if possible), blood counts and CRP, details of current antibiotics, and any history of recent delivery, miscarriage or surgery |
| 2. Free opinion & quotes | Within 48-72 hours you receive opinions and cost estimates from 3-5 leading hospitals to compare. |
| 3. Choose hospital & doctor | We help you compare doctors, success rates, room options and total budget. |
| 4. Medical visa | The hospital issues a Visa Invitation Letter (VIL) to the Indian Embassy. The patient and up to 2 attendants apply for an e-Medical / Medical Attendant visa. |
| 5. Travel planning | Flight guidance, wheelchair assistance, airport pick-up, hotel or guest house near the hospital. |
| 6. Treatment in India | Your coordinator and interpreter stay with you for admission, treatment, discharge and billing. |
| 7. Return & follow-up | Fit-to-fly letter, medicines, and online follow-up with your doctor after you return home. |
🎒 Travel Checklist
- 📌Valid passport (6+ months) for the patient and attendants, plus 10 passport-size photos each
- 📌Medical visa / e-visa and the hospital’s Visa Invitation Letter
- 📌All gynaecology reports, ultrasound / CT scans on CD / link and prescriptions
- 📌Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for travellers from African countries)
- 📌Polio vaccination certificate where applicable
- 📌Declare cash above USD 5,000 at the airport; hospitals accept wire transfer and cards
- 📌Foreigners staying longer than permitted must register with the FRRO — our team assists
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Procedures are done by senior obstetrician-gynaecologists experienced in pelvic infection and gynaecological emergencies, supported by interventional radiologists.
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Transparent Pricing
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End-to-End Support
Visa, airport pick-up, accommodation, interpreter and 24/7 coordinator.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
➤ How much does colpotomy drainage cost in India?
Colpotomy drainage of a pelvic abscess in India starts from about USD 1,595 with 1 day in a single room. Extra days of antibiotics or scans may add to the cost.
➤ How long does the procedure take?
The procedure itself usually takes 20–45 minutes under short anaesthesia.
➤ How long do I need to stay in India?
The hospital stay is about 1 day. We advise staying in India for 7–10 days in total so the doctor can check that the infection has cleared.
➤ Will there be a scar on my abdomen?
No. The cut is made inside the vagina, so there is no visible scar.
➤ Is it painful?
You are under anaesthesia during the procedure. Afterwards there is mild cramping, controlled with simple painkillers. Pain from the abscess usually improves quickly once the pus is drained.
➤ What is the success rate?
Drainage combined with antibiotics cures about 80–90% of pelvic abscesses. About 10–20% may need a second drainage or surgery.
➤ Can I go back to work soon?
Most women return to light activity and office work in 1–2 weeks. Avoid heavy lifting for 2 weeks.
➤ Will this affect my fertility?
The drainage itself does not usually harm fertility, but the original infection (pelvic inflammatory disease) can damage the tubes. Early treatment lowers this risk.
➤ Are there other options?
Small abscesses may heal with antibiotics alone. Higher or complex abscesses may be drained by CT-guided tube or laparoscopy. Your gynaecologist will recommend the safest method.
➤ When can I resume intercourse?
Usually after 4–6 weeks, once the doctor confirms healing. Your partner may need testing and treatment if the infection was sexually transmitted.
➤ Can a family member come with me?
Yes. An attendant can travel with you on a medical attendant visa. Satyug arranges the invitation letter.
➤ What reports should I send?
Send your pelvic ultrasound or CT report, blood test results, current antibiotics and details of any recent pregnancy, delivery or surgery.
➤ What follow-up is needed after I go home?
Complete the antibiotic course and have a repeat ultrasound after 2–4 weeks. The gynaecologist can review your reports online.
➤ Is a female doctor and interpreter available?
Yes. Female gynaecologists are available on request, and interpreters for Arabic, French and Portuguese (plus English) are provided.
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Medical disclaimer: This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation with a qualified specialist. Treatment plans and costs are confirmed only after the patient is examined. Sources: NCBI StatPearls: Pelvic Abscess, Tubo-Ovarian Abscess, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease; CDC STI Treatment Guidelines 2021 (PID); RCOG Green-top guideline: Management of Acute PID; Cleveland Clinic: Tubo-ovarian abscess. Infographics: Satyug Healthcare.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a procedure to drain pus from an abscess deep in the pelvis through a small cut in the back wall of the vagina (posterior colpotomy), without an abdominal incision. It is done under anaesthesia, and antibiotics are given before and after to clear the infection.
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