Appendectomy and common abdominal surgery in children in India

At a glance

Type

Minimally invasive surgery

Typical procedure time

About 30–90 minutes

Typical hospital stay

1–3 days

Time to plan in India

Not a planned-travel procedure

These are broad, typical ranges for planning a trip. Your doctor sets the real plan for you, and it can be shorter or longer.

When people ask about it

• Appendicitis or similar problems, which are usually urgent and treated at the nearest hospital

Whether it suits you is a decision for a doctor who has examined you and seen your results.

How it usually works

1. Review of your reportsA doctor reads your scans and tests and confirms whether a keyhole approach is suitable.
2. Pre-procedure testsRoutine blood tests and anaesthesia checks are done.
3. The procedureSmall cuts and a camera are used. The surgeon may change to an open operation if it is safer.
4. Short recoveryMost people sit up and walk soon after, with pain and wound care guided by the team.
5. Discharge and follow-up planYou receive written advice and a plan for check-ups and any tests after you are home.

Recovery and follow-up

• Children recover quickly.
• Return to school within a week or so.

Every procedure carries risks, and they differ from person to person. Ask your doctor to explain the risks that apply to you before you decide.

What affects the cost

We do not publish prices we cannot stand behind. The total depends on you, the hospital and the doctor. After a doctor has reviewed your records, you receive an itemised written estimate before you decide anything.

• The hospital and the surgeon
• Whether robotic assistance is used
• Room category and number of hospital days
• Tests, medicines and follow-up
• Your stay, local travel and a companion

Open the cost worksheet

Documents to prepare

• Recent scans (on disc) and written reports
• Blood test results and a list of all medicines with doses
• Notes from previous operations
• A summary of allergies and long-term conditions
• Passport and visa documents

Travel and stay

• Ask your surgeon when flying is safe; it is often a week or two after the procedure.
• Arrange a companion for the first days.
• Carry your medical summary in your hand luggage.

Questions to ask your doctor

• Is surgery needed now?
• What warning signs should we watch for at home?
• Is this the right age to operate?
• Which risks are specific to my child?

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