| Surgery Name | Cost | Room | Hospitalization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thymectomy cost in India | $2691 | Single | Patient - 7 days stay in a single room. |
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A thymectomy is surgery to remove the thymus gland. This gland is located in the upper portion of the chest, behind the breastbone.
The thymus gland helps immune cell growth. It is usually active when you are an infant, but its function reduces as you get older. The thymus acts abnormally when a person has a condition called myasthenia gravis. A thymectomy is used to treat myasthenia gravis. A thymectomy may also be done if the thymus has a tumor, which is called thymoma. These types of tumors are often associated with myasthenia gravis, but may be associated with other conditions.
Your doctor will likely do the following:
There are 3 common methods:
You will be taken to a recovery room and monitored for any complications. You will be given fluids and medication through an IV. You will be instructed to practice deep breathing, coughing, and frequent turning. Nurses will measure your muscle strength and breathing ability to determine the effectiveness of the surgery.
During your stay, the hospital staff will take steps to reduce your chance of infection, such as:
The recovery time varies from person to person, depending on the surgical approach. It may take as little as 1-2 weeks or as long as 3 months before you can return to work or school. Follow your doctor's instructions.
If the surgery was done for myasthenia gravis:
Contact your doctor if your recovery is not progressing as expected or you develop complications, such as:
Problems from the procedure are rare, but all procedures have some risk. Your doctor will review potential problems, like:
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Transsternal thymectomy: In this procedure, the incision is made in the skin over the breastbone (sternum), and the breastbone is divided (sternotomy) to expose the thymus. This approach is commonly used for heart surgery.
