Treatments available in India
Each page covers who performs the procedure, how long you should plan to stay, and what an estimate from the hospital normally includes.
Orthopedics & Joint Replacement
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Keyhole surgery of the knee for meniscal tears, ligament injuries including ACL reconstruction, and cartilage damage.
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Cancer & Oncology
Bone Marrow Transplant
Replacement of diseased bone marrow with healthy stem cells, either the patient's own (autologous) or a donor's (allogeneic). Requires prolonged isolation and close follow-up.
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Organ Transplant
Bone Marrow Transplant (Non-malignant)
Stem cell transplantation for non-cancer conditions such as thalassaemia major, aplastic anaemia and certain immune deficiencies.
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Neurology & Neurosurgery
Brain Tumour Surgery
Surgical removal of a brain tumour, frequently using neuronavigation and intraoperative monitoring to protect function.
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Cancer & Oncology
Breast Cancer Treatment
Treatment for breast cancer, which may combine breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy with chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormonal therapy and targeted agents.
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Cancer & Oncology
Cancer Treatment
Multidisciplinary cancer care combining surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy according to tumour type and stage.
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Cancer & Oncology
CAR-T Cell Therapy
A cell therapy in which a patient's own T cells are re-engineered to recognise and attack cancer cells. Availability is limited to specific centres and specific cancers.
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Cardiac & Cardiothoracic
Cardiac Electrophysiology Study and Ablation
Mapping of the heart's electrical activity, followed by targeted ablation of the tissue causing an arrhythmia.
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Eye Care
Cataract Surgery
Removal of a clouded natural lens and replacement with an intraocular lens.
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ENT
Cochlear Implant
An implanted device that restores a sense of sound in severe to profound hearing loss, followed by a structured programme of auditory rehabilitation.
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Organ Transplant
Cornea Transplant
Replacement of a damaged cornea with donor tissue to restore vision.
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Cardiac & Cardiothoracic
Coronary Angioplasty and Stenting
A catheter-based procedure that opens a narrowed coronary artery with a balloon and holds it open with a stent. Usually done under local anaesthetic with sedation.
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Cardiac & Cardiothoracic
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
Open-heart surgery that restores blood flow to the heart muscle by grafting a healthy vessel around a blocked coronary artery.
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Neurology & Neurosurgery
Deep Brain Stimulation
Implantation of electrodes that modulate specific brain circuits, used in Parkinson's disease, essential tremor and dystonia.
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Dental & Oral
Dental Implants
Titanium posts placed in the jaw to support replacement teeth. Usually needs two visits several months apart while the implant integrates.
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Nephrology & Dialysis
Dialysis
Haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis for kidney failure. Travelling patients should arrange sessions in advance.
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Spine Surgery
Disc Replacement Surgery
Replacement of a damaged intervertebral disc with an artificial disc, preserving movement at that level.
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Neurology & Neurosurgery
Epilepsy Surgery
Surgery for drug-resistant epilepsy, preceded by detailed evaluation to localise the seizure focus.
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Wellness & Preventive
Executive Health Check-up
A comprehensive screening package covering cardiac, metabolic, cancer and organ function markers, usually completed in one or two days.
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Fertility & IVF
Fertility Preservation
Freezing of eggs, sperm or embryos for later use, often before cancer treatment that may affect fertility.
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Dental & Oral
Full Mouth Rehabilitation
Comprehensive restoration of the bite combining implants, crowns, bridges and gum treatment.
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Bariatric & Weight Loss
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Rerouting of the digestive tract to reduce intake and absorption, for severe obesity and often for associated type 2 diabetes.
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Bariatric & Weight Loss
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Removal of a large portion of the stomach to reduce capacity, for severe obesity. Requires lifelong dietary change and nutritional monitoring.
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Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery
Hair Transplant
Relocation of hair follicles to areas of loss, usually by follicular unit extraction. Visible results take months to develop.
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Cancer & Oncology
Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
Surgery for cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx, thyroid and related structures, often combined with reconstruction and followed by radiotherapy.
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Organ Transplant
Heart Transplant
Replacement of a failing heart with a donor heart. Depends on deceased donor availability, so waiting time cannot be predicted in advance.
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Cardiac & Cardiothoracic
Heart Valve Repair
Surgical repair of a patient's own valve rather than replacing it, which avoids lifelong anticoagulation where the valve is suitable for repair.
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Cardiac & Cardiothoracic
Heart Valve Replacement
Replacement of a diseased heart valve with a mechanical or tissue prosthesis. Mechanical valves last longer but require lifelong anticoagulation.
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Fertility & IVF
ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection)
An IVF technique in which a single sperm is injected directly into an egg, used mainly in male factor infertility.
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Fertility & IVF
IUI (Intrauterine Insemination)
Placement of prepared sperm directly into the uterus around ovulation. Less invasive and less costly than IVF.
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Fertility & IVF
IVF Treatment
In vitro fertilisation, in which eggs are retrieved, fertilised in a laboratory and the resulting embryo transferred to the uterus. Indian assisted reproduction is regulated by the ART (Regulation) Act 2021.
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Urology
Kidney Stone Treatment
Removal or fragmentation of kidney stones by lithotripsy, ureteroscopy or percutaneous surgery, depending on stone size and position.
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Organ Transplant
Kidney Transplant
Transplantation of a healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor. Indian law requires documented proof of the donor relationship and clearance from a hospital authorisation committee.
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Eye Care
LASIK Eye Surgery
Laser reshaping of the cornea to correct short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism.
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Orthopedics & Joint Replacement
Limb Lengthening Surgery
Gradual lengthening of a bone using an external or internal device. Treatment runs over months and requires sustained follow-up.
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Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery
Liposuction
Removal of localised fat deposits. A contouring procedure, not a treatment for obesity.
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Gastroenterology
Liver Disease Treatment
Assessment and management of chronic liver disease including hepatitis, cirrhosis and its complications.
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Organ Transplant
Liver Transplant
Transplantation of a whole or partial liver, most often from a living related donor in India. Both donor and recipient require full evaluation and legal clearance.
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Organ Transplant
Lung Transplant
Replacement of one or both lungs in end-stage lung disease. Performed at a small number of Indian centres.
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Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Spinal decompression or fusion through small incisions, with less muscle disruption and usually a shorter recovery than open surgery.
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Cardiac & Cardiothoracic
Pacemaker Implantation
Implantation of a device that regulates a slow or irregular heart rhythm.
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Cardiac & Cardiothoracic
Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
Corrective surgery for congenital heart defects in infants and children. Case complexity varies widely, and so does the length of stay.
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AYUSH & Traditional Medicine
Panchakarma and Ayurveda Programmes
Structured Ayurvedic treatment programmes delivered at government-recognised centres. Kerala operates the most developed regulatory framework for these.
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Urology
Prostate Surgery
Surgery for benign prostatic enlargement or prostate cancer, increasingly performed robotically.
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Cancer & Oncology
Proton Beam Therapy
A form of radiotherapy using protons rather than photons, which deposits its dose more precisely and spares more surrounding tissue. Particularly relevant in paediatric tumours and tumours near critical structures.
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Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery
Rhinoplasty
Surgery to reshape the nose, for appearance or to correct breathing obstruction.
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Cancer & Oncology
Robotic Cancer Surgery
Tumour surgery performed with a robotic surgical system, which can allow finer dissection and smaller incisions in selected cases.
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Orthopedics & Joint Replacement
Robotic Joint Replacement
Knee or hip replacement carried out with robotic assistance for implant positioning.
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Spine Surgery
Scoliosis Correction Surgery
Surgical correction of spinal curvature, most commonly in adolescents.
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Orthopedics & Joint Replacement
Shoulder Replacement
Replacement of the shoulder joint for advanced arthritis or complex fracture.
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Spine Surgery
Spinal Fusion Surgery
Fusion of vertebrae to stabilise the spine in instability, deformity or degenerative disease.
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Orthopedics & Joint Replacement
Total Hip Replacement
Replacement of the hip joint with a prosthesis, for advanced arthritis or avascular necrosis.
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Orthopedics & Joint Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Replacement of the knee joint surfaces with a prosthesis, most often for advanced osteoarthritis. Structured physiotherapy is central to the outcome.
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Cardiac & Cardiothoracic
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
Replacement of the aortic valve through a catheter rather than open surgery, used mainly for patients at higher risk from conventional surgery.
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