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The cost of parotidectomy surgery in India at Pristyn Care ranges from Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 95,000, including the cost of hospitalization, surgeon’s fees, medication costs, etc. However, the cost may exceed this given range if the patient suffers from extreme postoperative complications or if they need significant extra care due to compensate for their pre-existing health conditions.
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What is parotidectomy?
Parotidectomy surgery is the surgical partial or total removal of the parotid gland. It is generally performed to treat chronic or severe parotid gland issues such as parotid cancer, chronic infection of the parotid gland, parotid gland cysts, parotid tumors, etc.
The amount of parotid gland tissue to be removed is decided based on the extent and location of the parotid gland issue. Depending on this, the surgery can be classified as either superficial or total. In some cases, where the patient has parotid gland cancer, which can metastasize, the surgeon generally removes neck lymph nodes attached to the gland as well. This procedure is known as parotidectomy with lymphadenectomy.
What does the cost of parotidectomy surgery in India depend on?
Choice of treatment city
One of the primary factors that affect the cost of any treatment or surgery is where they are being performed, for example, treatment costs are usually higher in metro cities as compared to non-metro cities.
Hospitalization cost
Hospitalization cost includes hospital room rent, operation theatre cost, admission and discharge, fees, and other charges incurred during hospitalization. The cost of hospitalization usually depends on the type of hospital, duration of hospital stay, etc. Hospitalization costs are generally higher in Tier 1 hospitals over Tier 2 and 3 hospitals.
Surgeon’s fees
Parotidectomy surgery comes under the umbrella of head and neck surgery and can be performed by either ENT specialists or oral-maxillofacial surgeons. An expert surgeon with plenty of experience in performing the surgery has a higher chance of completing the surgery without any complications.
Diagnostic tests
The diagnostic test requirement for parotidectomy primarily depends on the nature of the parotid gland issue. The ENT doctor will prescribe the given tests only after a thorough examination. Some common diagnostic tests (and their costs) you may be required to get before parotid gland surgery are:
- Fine needle aspiration biopsy: Rs. 600 to Rs. 900
- Ultrasonography: Rs. 650 to Rs. 1300
- CT scan of neck: Rs. 600 to Rs. 2000
- MRI of neck: Rs. 3000 to Rs. 3500
- Sialogram: Rs. 900 to Rs. 2700, etc.
Severity of the condition
The results of the diagnostic tests help identify the extent of the condition and the amount of parotid tissue to be removed, which helps determine the type of surgery and postoperative care required. If only the superficial lobe is to be removed, the surgery is called superficial surgery, but if the deep lobe has been impacted, the patient may need a total parotidectomy which has a higher chance of complications.
Type of surgery
Surgical cost also depends on the type of surgery. Minimally invasive surgeries are a little costlier than open surgeries, but they offer less damage to the surrounding tissues and provide much better recovery. They also provide much better aesthetic results after the surgery.
Medications
The amount and nature of medications required after the surgery depend on the nature of the parotid gland tissue. For cysts, benign tumors, etc., the patient may not require any medications other than painkillers, antiinflammatories, antibiotics, etc. However, for patients suffering from parotid gland cancer, chemotherapy or radiotherapy may be required.
Postoperative complications
Parotidectomy is major surgery and if not performed properly, it can result in complications like bleeding, blot clot formation, infection, facial nerve damage and palsy, Frey’s syndrome, dry eye, fistula formation, etc. Since the surgery is performed on the face, it can result in aesthetic issues as well. Therefore, it is prudent to avoid post-surgical complications. Moreover, patients require proper care after the surgery to mitigate any complications that might have occurred.
Insurance coverage
As parotidectomy is medically necessary, it is covered under most health insurance policies. However, you need to check your policy terms to ensure the complete extent of the coverage. You also need to make sure your treatment hospital will accept your insurance policy.
Why choose Pristyn Care for parotid gland surgery in India?
| Factors to consider while choosing a hospital | Advantages of treatment at Pristyn Care |
| Surgeon’s experience | All Pristyn Care ENT specialists have 10+ years of experience in performing flawless parotidectomy surgery. |
| Choice of hospital | Pristyn Care is associated with the best ENT hospitals in India with hi-tech infrastructure and the latest medical advancements. |
| Type of surgery | At Pristyn Care, you will be provided minimally invasive parotidectomy for best aesthetic, functional and medical results. |
| Patient reviews and referrals | In lieu of complete transparency, you can check out reviews from previous Pristyn Care patients on our website and get patient referrals from our youtube channel. |
| Auxiliary services | In order to make sure the treatment journey is seamless, we provide other amenities such as cab rides to and from the hospital, meals during hospitalization, a dedicated care coordinator, etc. |
| Patient experience | To improve patient experience, we handle all the cumbersome parts of the surgery such as hospital admission documentation, discharge summary, etc. We also provide real-time updates of the treatment process to all our patients through a Whastapp notification. |
| Payment options | We accept a variety of payment options like no-cost EMI, cash, credit/debit cards, UPI payments, etc., at all our clinics and associated hospitals. |
| Insurance concerns | We are aligned with most major insurance providers and handle all the insurance documentation and claims process for all our patients. If there are any issues with the insurance claim, then our dedicated insurance team tries to handle it without providing any extra tension to the patient. |
Book an appointment with our dedicated ENT doctors to get a free consultation for parotid gland problems right away.
Disclaimer: The Cost mentioned in this blog is what Pristyn Care charges as per the City and Treatment and this cost may vary as well depending on the other factors which increase and decrease the cost. The market cost of the treatment may vary depending upon the healthcare service provider and the functional city.
