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| Surgery Name | Cost | Room | Hospitalization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brain Tumour Surgery Package | USD 7000-8000 | Private Room | 3-4 days |
✓ Inclusion
- ✔Neuro-navigation guided craniotomy and tumour removal by a senior neurosurgeon
- ✔Use of neuro-navigation system and operating microscope
- ✔Hospital stay of 3–4 days in a private room, including overnight neuro-ICU
- ✔Surgeon, assistant surgeon, anaesthetist and operation theatre charges
- ✔General anaesthesia
- ✔Routine medicines, anti-seizure drugs, steroids, consumables and IV fluids during the package stay
- ✔Post-operative CT or MRI scan
- ✔Routine histopathology (biopsy) of the tumour
- ✔Physiotherapy and nursing care during the stay
- ✔Standard hospital diet for the patient
- ✔Free: airport pick-up & drop, visa invitation letter, interpreter & coordinator (Satyug Healthcare)
✗ Exclusion
- ✖Pre-operative MRI, fMRI, tractography, PET-CT and consultations before admission
- ✖Awake craniotomy, 5-ALA fluorescence, intra-operative MRI or ultrasound if needed
- ✖Immunohistochemistry and molecular tests (IDH, MGMT, 1p/19q)
- ✖Extra hospital or ICU days beyond the package
- ✖Blood and blood products
- ✖Shunt or second surgery if needed
- ✖Radiotherapy, chemotherapy and Gamma Knife
- ✖Medicines after discharge
- ✖Treatment of complications
- ✖Flights, hotel, local travel and food for attendants
Know More About Procedure & Surgery
🇮🇳 NEUROSURGERY PACKAGE — INDIA
Neuro-Navigation Guided Brain Tumour Surgery in India
Precise removal of brain tumours such as meningioma, glioma and metastasis using a 'GPS for the brain', done by senior neurosurgeons at accredited Indian hospitals – at a fraction of US, UK or Gulf prices.
✅ Free Medical Opinion in 48–72 h🧭 Image-Guided Neuro-Navigation💰 Starting USD 7,000✈️ Visa & Airport Support🗣️ Interpreter Available
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3–6 hrs
Surgery time
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3–4 days
Hospital stay (private room)
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1–2 mm
Navigation accuracy
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2–3 weeks
Total stay in India
📖 What is Neuro-Navigation Guided Brain Tumour Surgery?
A brain tumour is an abnormal growth of cells inside the skull. Some are benign (not cancer), such as most meningiomas, and grow slowly. Others are malignant, such as high-grade gliomas, or are spread from cancer elsewhere (metastases). As a tumour grows it presses on the brain, causing headaches, fits, weakness, speech or vision problems and changes in behaviour.
Neuro-navigation works like a GPS for the brain. Your MRI or CT is loaded into a computer that tracks the surgeon's instruments in real time and shows their exact position on the scan, with an accuracy of about 1–2 mm. This lets the surgeon plan the smallest safe opening (craniotomy), find the tumour quickly and remove as much as possible while protecting important brain areas. It is used together with an operating microscope and, when needed, nerve monitoring, awake surgery or fluorescence dyes.
🖼️ Understand It in Pictures
💡 In simple words
Neuro-navigation works like GPS for the brain. Your MRI is loaded into a computer that shows the surgeon exactly where the tool is. This helps reach the tumour by the safest path with a smaller opening and remove it more precisely.
Brain tumour before and after guided surgery
👀 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 tumour of the brain covering – complete removal can be curative.
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Glioma (low and high grade)
Tumours from brain support cells, including glioblastoma; maximal safe removal improves survival.
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Brain metastasis
Cancer spread from lung, breast or other organs – a single large lesion is often removed.
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Vestibular schwannoma
Benign tumour of the hearing–balance nerve near the brainstem.
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Deep or small lesions for biopsy
Navigation-guided biopsy to confirm diagnosis safely.
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Colloid cyst and intraventricular tumours
Tumours inside the brain's fluid spaces causing raised pressure.
⚠️ Symptoms That May Need Brain Tumour Surgery
- ➤New or worsening headaches, often in the morning
- ➤Fits (seizures)
- ➤Weakness or numbness on one side of the body
- ➤Speech or understanding difficulties
- ➤Blurred or double vision, or loss of side vision
- ➤Personality or memory changes
- ➤Nausea and vomiting with headache
- ➤Balance problems or hearing loss in one ear
💡 Not every brain tumour needs immediate surgery. Small meningiomas without symptoms are often watched with yearly MRI. Some small tumours are better treated with focused radiation (Gamma Knife or CyberKnife), and some cancers such as lymphoma are treated with chemotherapy after a biopsy only. Your neurosurgeon and tumour board will advise the best plan.
🔬 Tests Before Treatment
| Test | Why it is done |
|---|---|
| Contrast MRI of the brain | Main test – shows tumour size, location and relation to important brain areas; used for navigation. |
| Functional MRI and DTI tractography | Maps speech, movement areas and nerve fibre tracts near the tumour. |
| CT scan of the brain | Shows bone involvement, calcium and bleeding. |
| MR spectroscopy / perfusion (if needed) | Helps judge tumour grade or tell tumour from other lesions. |
| Whole-body CT or PET-CT | When metastasis is suspected, to find the primary cancer. |
| Blood tests, ECG, chest X-ray | Check fitness for anaesthesia. |
| Eye and hearing tests (if needed) | Baseline for tumours near the optic or hearing nerves. |
🏥 The Procedure — Step by Step
1
Planning
The neurosurgeon studies MRI, fMRI and tractography and plans the safest route on the navigation system.
2
Admission
Admission a day before or on the day of surgery; steroids and anti-seizure medicines if needed.
3
Anaesthesia
General anaesthesia; in tumours near speech areas, awake surgery may be planned.
4
Registration
The head is fixed in a frame and the navigation system is matched to your scan.
5
Craniotomy
A tailored skin cut and small bone window are made exactly over the tumour.
6
Tumour removal
Under the microscope the tumour is removed piece by piece, with navigation guiding the edges.
7
Brain function monitoring
Nerve monitoring or fluorescence (5-ALA) is used where needed to remove tumour safely.
8
Closure
The bone is replaced and fixed with small plates; the skin is closed.
9
ICU observation
Close monitoring overnight in neuro-ICU, then post-operative MRI or CT.
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Ward and discharge
Walking within 1–2 days and discharge after about 3–4 days.
⚖️ Types & Techniques
| Technique | What is done | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation-guided craniotomy | Tumour removed through a bone window using navigation and microscope | Most meningiomas, gliomas and metastases |
| Awake craniotomy | Patient awake during part of surgery to test speech and movement | Tumours near speech or motor areas |
| Fluorescence-guided surgery (5-ALA) | Dye makes high-grade tumour glow under special light | Glioblastoma and high-grade glioma |
| Endoscopic surgery | Tumour removed through the nose or a small keyhole | Pituitary and skull-base tumours, colloid cysts |
| Navigation-guided biopsy | Needle sample taken through a small hole | Deep tumours or suspected lymphoma |
📊 In a landmark trial of 5-ALA fluorescence-guided surgery (Stummer et al., Lancet Oncology 2006), complete removal of malignant glioma was achieved in 65% versus 36% with standard surgery, and 6-month progression-free survival improved (41% vs 21%).
📅 Your Day-by-Day Plan in India
| Day | What happens |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in India ✈️, airport pick-up, hotel check-in, meeting with the coordinator |
| Day 2–3 | Neurosurgery consultation, MRI with navigation protocol, fMRI if needed, fitness tests |
| Day 4 | Admission and neuro-navigation guided tumour surgery; overnight neuro-ICU |
| Day 5–7 | Ward stay (3–4 days in hospital in total), post-op MRI, walking, physiotherapy |
| Day 7–8 | Discharge to hotel |
| Day 9–14 | Stitch removal, histopathology (biopsy) report, tumour board discussion |
| Day 15–21 | Radiotherapy/chemotherapy plan if needed, final review – Fly home ✈️ |
🌱 Recovery After Treatment
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Days 1–4
Neuro-ICU for 1 night, then ward; sit out and walk within 1–2 days; headache controlled with medicines.
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Weeks 1–2
Rest at hotel; stitches removed at 10–14 days; steroids slowly reduced.
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Weeks 2–6
Energy improves; physiotherapy or speech therapy if needed.
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Weeks 4–12
Return to desk work for many patients with benign tumours.
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3–12 months
No driving until advised – usually 6–12 months if you had fits or surgery for seizures.
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Follow-up
MRI at about 3 months, then every 3–12 months depending on tumour type.
🏆 Success Rate
| Outcome | Result |
|---|---|
| Accuracy of neuro-navigation | About 1–2 mm |
| Complete removal of accessible meningioma (Simpson grade I–II) | About 70–90% |
| 10-year survival after removal of benign meningioma | About 80–90% |
| Serious new neurological problem after surgery | About 5–10%, often temporary |
| Surgical mortality at major centres | About 1–2% |
Results depend mainly on the tumour type and grade, its location, how much can be removed safely, and your age and health. Malignant tumours need radiotherapy and chemotherapy after surgery.
🩹 Risks & Possible Complications
Brain surgery has real risks, but navigation and monitoring help reduce them.
- •New or worse weakness, speech or vision problems – about 5–10%, often temporary
- •Seizures after surgery – about 5–15%, controlled with medicines
- •Brain swelling or bleeding needing treatment – about 1–3%
- •Wound infection or meningitis – about 1–3%
- •Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak – about 1–3%
- •Blood clots in the legs or lungs – about 1–3%
- •Tumour coming back – depends on type; common with high-grade glioma
💰 Cost of Brain Tumour Surgery in India
The cost of neuro-navigation guided brain tumour surgery in India starts from about USD 7,000 with a 3–4 day stay in a private room. This covers the craniotomy, navigation, microscope, neuro-ICU, routine medicines and the biopsy report. Awake surgery, 5-ALA dye, intra-operative MRI, longer ICU stay and radiotherapy cost extra.
| Option / Hospital tier | Approx. cost (USD) | Hospital stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuro-navigation brain tumour surgery – Private room (this package) | 7,000 | 3–4 days | Craniotomy with navigation and microscope |
| Awake craniotomy / 5-ALA fluorescence | 8,000 – 10,000 | 4–5 days | Tumours near critical brain areas, high-grade glioma |
| Skull-base or complex tumour surgery | 9,000 – 13,000 | 5–8 days | Large meningioma, vestibular schwannoma |
| Navigation-guided biopsy | 3,500 – 4,500 | 2–3 days | Diagnosis of deep tumours |
| Radiotherapy after surgery (IMRT, ~6 weeks) | 3,500 – 6,000 | Outpatient | For malignant tumours; separate cost |
⚠️ Final cost depends on tumour size and location, technique, ICU stay, histopathology and molecular tests, and hospital. Quotes are confirmed after the specialist examines the patient in India.
📋 What the Package Includes
✅ Included
- ✔Craniotomy with neuro-navigation and microscope
- ✔3–4 days in a private room incl. neuro-ICU
- ✔Surgeon, anaesthesia and OT charges
- ✔Routine medicines and consumables during stay
- ✔Post-operative CT or MRI
- ✔Histopathology (biopsy) report
- ✔Nursing care and standard diet
- ✔Free airport pick-up, visa letter and interpreter
❌ Not Included
- ✖Pre-surgery MRI, fMRI and consultations
- ✖Awake surgery, 5-ALA or intra-op MRI
- ✖Molecular / genetic tumour tests (IDH, MGMT)
- ✖Extra hospital or ICU days
- ✖Radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- ✖Medicines after discharge
- ✖Hotel, flights and food outside hospital
- ✖Treatment of complications
✈️ Your Medical Travel Process with Satyug Healthcare
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Send reports | Contrast MRI of the brain (images on CD or link, not only the report), CT if done, any biopsy report, a summary of symptoms and fits, current medicines (especially steroids and anti-seizure drugs) and other illnesses. For suspected metastasis, send reports of the primary cancer. |
| 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 brain MRI and CT images, biopsy reports, cancer history 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
Medanta – The Medicity, Max Super Speciality Hospital Saket, Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurugram, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital Delhi, Artemis Hospital Gurugram, BLK-Max Hospital, Manipal Hospitals and Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital Mumbai – with neuro-navigation, high-end microscopes, neuromonitoring and neuro-ICUs.
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Senior Specialists
Our partner neurosurgeons have removed hundreds of brain tumours each, with tumour board planning alongside neuro-oncologists and radiation 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 tumour surgery cost in India?
Neuro-navigation guided surgery starts from about USD 7,000 with a 3–4 day stay in a private room. Complex or skull-base tumours and awake surgery cost more.
➤ How long is the hospital stay?
Usually 3–4 days, including one night in the neuro-ICU.
➤ How long should I stay in India?
Plan for 2–3 weeks. This allows tests, surgery, stitch removal, the biopsy report and a treatment plan.
➤ What is the benefit of neuro-navigation?
It shows the exact position of instruments on your MRI, so the surgeon can make a smaller opening, find the tumour accurately and protect healthy brain.
➤ Will my tumour be completely removed?
Many benign tumours such as meningiomas can be removed completely. For tumours near vital areas, the surgeon removes as much as is safe and may add radiation.
➤ Is my tumour cancer?
Only the biopsy (histopathology) after surgery can confirm the type and grade. The report usually takes 5–7 days; special molecular tests may take longer.
➤ Will I need radiotherapy or chemotherapy?
Benign tumours usually do not. Gliomas and metastases often need radiotherapy and sometimes chemotherapy, which can also be done in India.
➤ Is brain surgery painful?
The brain itself does not feel pain. Headache and scalp pain after surgery are controlled with medicines and settle in a few days.
➤ What are the risks?
Risks include temporary weakness or speech problems, seizures, bleeding and infection. Serious permanent problems are uncommon at experienced centres.
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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: Neuronavigation, Meningioma, Glioblastoma and Craniotomy; AANS: Brain Tumors; NHS: Brain tumours; Mayo Clinic: Brain tumor; Cleveland Clinic: Brain Cancer and Craniotomy; EANO Guidelines on Gliomas (2021) and Meningiomas (2021); Stummer et al., Lancet Oncology 2006 (5-ALA trial). Infographics: Satyug Healthcare.
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