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| Surgery Name | Cost | Room | Hospitalization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craniotomy for Brain Tumor Package | 4750 USD | Single | 4 days ward + 1 ICU |
✓ Inclusion
- ✔Consultation with a senior neurosurgeon and neuro-anaesthetist
- ✔Routine pre-operative blood tests, ECG and chest X-ray
- ✔Craniotomy and microsurgical tumor removal under general anaesthesia
- ✔Operating microscope and neuronavigation for planned cases
- ✔Surgeon, assistant and anaesthetist fees
- ✔1 day in the neuro-ICU and 4 days in a single room
- ✔Standard medicines, consumables and nursing care during the stay
- ✔Post-operative CT or MRI scan
- ✔Histopathology (biopsy) of the removed tumor
- ✔Physiotherapy during the hospital stay and dietitian advice
- ✔Free: airport pick-up & drop, visa invitation letter, interpreter & coordinator (Satyug Healthcare)
✗ Exclusion
- ✖Pre-operative MRI, PET-CT or functional MRI if not already available
- ✖Awake craniotomy, 5-ALA fluorescence, intraoperative MRI or ultrasound
- ✖Extra ICU or ward days beyond the package
- ✖Treatment of complications or a second operation
- ✖Immunohistochemistry and molecular tumor markers (IDH, MGMT, 1p/19q)
- ✖Radiotherapy, radiosurgery and chemotherapy
- ✖Blood and blood products
- ✖Medicines after discharge and follow-up scans
- ✖Flights, visa fees, hotel, food and local travel
- ✖Attendant meals and personal expenses
Know More About Procedure & Surgery
🇮🇳 NEUROSURGERY PACKAGE — INDIA
Craniotomy for Brain Tumor Surgery in India
Open brain surgery to remove or reduce brain tumors such as meningioma, glioma and metastasis, done by senior neurosurgeons at NABH & JCI accredited hospitals in India – at a fraction of the cost in the USA, UK or Gulf.
✅ Free Medical Opinion in 48–72 h🧠 Microscope & Neuronavigation Surgery💰 Starting USD 4,750✈️ Visa & Airport Support🗣️ Interpreter Available
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3–6 hrs
Surgery time
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5 days
1 ICU + 4 ward days
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95%+
Survive surgery safely
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2–3 weeks
Total stay in India
📖 What is a Craniotomy for Brain Tumor?
A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells inside the skull. Some tumors are benign (not cancer), like most meningiomas, and some are malignant (cancer), like glioblastoma. Because the skull is a closed box, even a slow-growing tumor can press on the brain and cause headache, fits (seizures), weakness or changes in vision and speech.
A craniotomy is an operation in which the neurosurgeon temporarily removes a small window of skull bone (a bone flap) to reach the brain. The tumor is removed using an operating microscope, and the bone is fixed back in place with small plates and screws. Depending on its type and position, the tumor may be removed completely (gross total resection) or partly (debulking), and a sample is always sent for testing (histopathology) to plan any further treatment.
🖼️ Understand It in Pictures
💡 In simple words
A brain tumour is a lump of abnormal cells that can press on the brain. In a craniotomy, the surgeon opens a small window in the skull, removes as much tumour as is safe, then puts the bone back.
Normal brain vs brain with a tumour
👀 Symptoms in Pictures
🩻 Scans & Tests — What Doctors See
🎬 The Treatment Journey in Pictures
📅 Recovery at a Glance
Drawings: Satyug Healthcare (simplified, not to scale). Photos: Wikimedia Commons; author and licence under each photo.
🩺 Conditions Treated
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Meningioma
Usually benign tumor of the brain covering; complete removal is often curative.
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Glioma / Glioblastoma
Tumors from the brain's support cells; surgery removes as much as is safe before radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
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Brain metastasis
Cancer spread from the lung, breast, kidney or skin; removing a single large deposit relieves pressure.
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Acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma)
Benign tumor on the hearing and balance nerve, removed through a craniotomy behind the ear.
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Childhood tumors
Medulloblastoma, ependymoma and pilocytic astrocytoma in children, treated by paediatric neurosurgeons.
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Cysts and other lesions
Colloid cysts, epidermoid cysts, cavernomas and abscesses that press on the brain.
⚠️ Symptoms That May Need Brain Tumor Surgery
- ➤Headache that is worse in the morning
- ➤New seizures (fits) in an adult
- ➤Weakness or numbness on one side of the body
- ➤Blurred or double vision
- ➤Difficulty speaking or understanding
- ➤Changes in memory, behaviour or personality
- ➤Nausea and vomiting without another cause
- ➤Loss of balance or hearing
💡 Not every brain tumor needs open surgery. Small benign tumors without symptoms may be watched with MRI scans, small deep tumors may suit radiosurgery (Gamma Knife / CyberKnife), and lymphomas and some pituitary tumors are treated with medicines or endoscopic surgery through the nose. Our neurosurgeons review your MRI to advise the safest option.
🔬 Tests Before Treatment
| Test | Why it is done |
|---|---|
| MRI brain with contrast | Shows the size, position and type of tumor and plans the surgical route. |
| Functional MRI / DTI tractography | Maps speech, movement and nerve pathways near the tumor so they can be protected. |
| CT scan of the head | Shows bone, calcium and bleeding; used with navigation. |
| Blood tests and clotting profile | Checks blood count, kidney, liver, sugar and clotting before surgery. |
| ECG, chest X-ray and anaesthesia check | Confirms the heart and lungs are fit for general anaesthesia. |
| Eye and hearing tests | Done when the tumor is near the optic or hearing nerves to record baseline function. |
| Whole-body CT / PET-CT | Done if a brain metastasis is suspected, to look for the primary cancer. |
🏥 The Procedure — Step by Step
1
Admission and checks
You are admitted a day before or on the morning of surgery after final tests and a meeting with the neurosurgeon and anaesthetist.
2
General anaesthesia
You are fully asleep and pain-free; medicines to reduce brain swelling and prevent seizures are given.
3
Positioning and navigation
The head is held still in a frame and the MRI is linked to a navigation system, like GPS for the brain.
4
Skin incision and bone flap
A small area of hair is clipped, the skin is opened and a window of skull bone is lifted out.
5
Opening the brain covering
The dura (tough covering) is opened under the operating microscope.
6
Tumor removal
The tumor is removed piece by piece with micro-instruments and an ultrasonic aspirator (CUSA), with nerve monitoring where needed.
7
Closure
The dura is sewn, the bone flap is fixed back with small titanium plates and the skin is closed.
8
ICU monitoring
You spend the first night in the neuro-ICU with close checks of consciousness, blood pressure and limb movement.
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Post-operative MRI or CT
A scan within 24–72 hours confirms how much tumor was removed and checks for bleeding.
10
Ward care and discharge
You start walking on day 1–2, get physiotherapy and are discharged after about 4 days in the ward.
⚖️ Types & Techniques
| Technique | What is done | Best for |
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| Standard microsurgical craniotomy | Bone flap opening and tumor removal under the operating microscope | Most meningiomas, gliomas and metastases |
| Awake craniotomy | Patient is woken during surgery to test speech and movement while the tumor is removed | Tumors near speech or movement areas |
| Keyhole / minimally invasive craniotomy | Smaller opening (eyebrow or behind the ear) using microscope and endoscope | Selected skull-base and small tumors |
| Craniotomy with fluorescence (5-ALA) | A dye makes malignant tumor glow under special light to help remove more tumor | High-grade gliomas |
| Stereotactic biopsy | A needle sample taken through a small hole when removal is unsafe | Deep tumors or suspected lymphoma |
📊 In the randomised 5-ALA trial (Stummer et al., Lancet Oncology 2006), fluorescence-guided surgery achieved complete removal of the enhancing tumor in 65% of glioblastoma patients versus 36% with white light, and doubled 6-month progression-free survival (41% vs 21%).
📅 Your Day-by-Day Plan in India
| Day | What happens |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in India ✈️, airport pick-up and hotel check-in |
| Day 2–3 | Neurosurgeon consultation, MRI review and pre-operative tests; admission |
| Day 4 | Craniotomy surgery 🧠 and overnight stay in the neuro-ICU |
| Day 5–8 | Ward stay: walking, physiotherapy, post-operative scan and biopsy sample sent |
| Day 8 | Discharge from hospital to hotel |
| Day 9–15 | Rest at hotel, stitch/staple removal around day 10–14, histopathology report review |
| Day 16–20 | Final neurosurgeon review, oncology plan if needed, fitness-to-fly letter |
| Day 21 | Fly home ✈️ |
🌱 Recovery After Treatment
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Days 1–5
Hospital stay; mild headache and face swelling around the eye are common and settle in a few days.
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Week 1–2
Short walks several times a day; keep the wound dry; stitches or staples removed at 10–14 days.
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Week 2–4
Steroids are slowly reduced; seizure medicine continued as advised. No driving.
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Week 4–6
Most patients return to light daily activities and desk work.
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Week 6–12
Gradual return to full activity; avoid contact sports and heavy lifting until cleared.
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Ongoing
MRI at about 3 months and then regular scans; radiotherapy or chemotherapy if the tumor type needs it.
🏆 Success Rate
| Outcome | Result |
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| Risk of death from planned craniotomy | About 1–3% at experienced centres |
| Complete removal of convexity meningioma | Above 90% of cases; recurrence under 10% at 10 years if fully removed |
| Headache and seizure improvement | Most patients improve after pressure is relieved |
| New permanent weakness or speech problem | About 3–10%, depending on tumor location |
| Average hospital stay | About 5 days (1 ICU + 4 ward days) |
Results depend mainly on the tumor type and grade, its size and position, how much can be safely removed and the patient's age and fitness. Benign tumors are often cured by surgery, while malignant tumors need radiotherapy and chemotherapy after surgery.
🩹 Risks & Possible Complications
Brain surgery is major surgery, but at experienced centres serious problems are uncommon.
- •Headache, face swelling and tiredness – common and temporary
- •Seizures after surgery – about 5–10%, usually controlled with medicines
- •New or worse weakness, numbness or speech difficulty – about 3–10%, often improving with time
- •Brain swelling (oedema) – managed with steroids
- •Bleeding in the operation area – about 1–2%, may need a second operation
- •Wound infection or meningitis – about 1–3%
- •Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, blood clots in the legs, and anaesthesia risks – uncommon
💰 Cost of Craniotomy for Brain Tumor in India
The cost of craniotomy for brain tumor surgery in India starts from about USD 4,750. This covers the neurosurgeon's fees, operation theatre, anaesthesia, routine consumables, 1 day in the neuro-ICU and 4 days in a single room, standard medicines and nursing care. Advanced tools like awake surgery, 5-ALA fluorescence, intraoperative MRI and longer ICU stays add to the cost.
| Option / Hospital tier | Approx. cost (USD) | Hospital stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craniotomy for brain tumor (this package) | 4,750 | 1 day ICU + 4 days single room | Standard microsurgical removal with navigation |
| Skull-base or complex tumor craniotomy | 6,500 – 9,000 | 7–10 days | Acoustic neuroma, large or deep tumors, nerve monitoring |
| Awake craniotomy / 5-ALA guided surgery | 7,000 – 10,000 | 5–7 days | Tumors near speech or movement areas, high-grade glioma |
| Premium hospital tier (Delhi NCR / Mumbai) | 7,000 – 12,000 | 5–7 days | Top-tier hospitals, intraoperative MRI where available |
⚠️ Final cost depends on tumor size and location, the technique used, implants and special equipment, length of ICU stay and any complications. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy are charged separately. Quotes are confirmed after the specialist examines the patient in India.
📋 What the Package Includes
✅ Included
- ✔Neurosurgeon and anaesthetist fees
- ✔Operation theatre and microscope
- ✔1 day neuro-ICU + 4 days single room
- ✔Neuronavigation and routine consumables
- ✔Standard medicines and nursing
- ✔Post-operative scan
- ✔Histopathology of the tumor sample
- ✔Free airport pick-up, visa letter & interpreter
❌ Not Included
- ✖Pre-surgery MRI/PET if not already done
- ✖Awake surgery, 5-ALA or intraoperative MRI
- ✖Extra ICU or hospital days
- ✖Radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- ✖Molecular / IHC tumor tests
- ✖Blood products if required
- ✖Flights, hotel and food
- ✖Medicines after discharge
✈️ Your Medical Travel Process with Satyug Healthcare
| Step | Details |
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| 1. Send reports | Recent MRI brain with contrast (images on CD or online link, not only the report), any CT scan, previous biopsy or surgery reports, a short note on symptoms (fits, weakness, headache, vision), current medicines, and other medical problems such as diabetes or heart disease. |
| 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 MRI and CT brain scans (images on CD / link), biopsy or histopathology reports and current 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
⭐ Why Choose Satyug Healthcare?
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Top Accredited Hospitals
Leading neurosurgery centres such as Medanta – The Medicity Gurugram, Max Super Speciality Hospital Saket, Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurugram, Artemis Hospital, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, BLK-Max Hospital, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital Mumbai and Manipal Hospitals Bengaluru, with neuro-ICUs, navigation and neuromonitoring.
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Senior Specialists
Our partner neurosurgeons have M.Ch or DNB neurosurgery training and each perform hundreds of brain tumor operations every year, working with neuro-anaesthetists, neuro-radiologists and neuro-oncologists.
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Transparent Pricing
Multiple written quotes to compare — no hidden charges, no extra fee for our service.
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End-to-End Support
Visa, airport pick-up, accommodation, interpreter and 24/7 coordinator.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
➤ How much does brain tumor surgery cost in India?
Craniotomy for brain tumor surgery in India starts from about USD 4,750, including 1 day in ICU and 4 days in a single room. Complex skull-base tumors or awake surgery cost about USD 6,500–10,000. This is a fraction of the cost in the USA or UK.
➤ How long does the operation take?
Most craniotomies take 3–6 hours. Large, deep or skull-base tumors can take longer. You are asleep the whole time.
➤ How long do I need to stay in India?
About 2–3 weeks in total: 2–3 days for tests, about 5 days in hospital and 1–2 weeks after discharge for stitch removal, the biopsy report and a final check.
➤ Is brain surgery safe?
At experienced centres the risk of death from planned brain tumor surgery is about 1–3%. The risk of new permanent weakness or speech problems is about 3–10% and depends mostly on where the tumor is.
➤ Will my head be shaved?
Usually only a narrow strip of hair along the incision is clipped. Hair grows back over the scar in a few weeks.
➤ Is the surgery painful?
You feel nothing during surgery. Afterwards most patients have a moderate headache for a few days that is well controlled with medicines.
➤ Will the tumor be removed completely?
The goal is to remove as much as is safe. Many meningiomas and metastases can be removed fully. Gliomas grow into normal brain, so some tumor may remain and is treated with radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
➤ When can I return to work?
Desk workers usually return in 4–6 weeks; physical work needs 8–12 weeks. If you need radiotherapy, this may take longer.
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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: Craniotomy; NCBI StatPearls: Meningioma; NCBI StatPearls: Glioblastoma; Stummer et al., Lancet Oncology 2006 (5-ALA trial); NHS: Brain tumours; Mayo Clinic: Brain tumor; Cleveland Clinic: Craniotomy; AANS patient information; EANO glioma guideline 2021. Infographics: Satyug Healthcare.
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