The surgeon can suggest some non-surgical treatment options that can provide relief. However, surgery is the only permanent solution for pilonidal sinus. If necessary, the patient may have to undergo pilonidal sinus if the condition becomes worse. All these factors add to the total bill of the treatment. Here are several factors that affect the cost of pilonidal sinus surgery in Chennai.
Selection of hospital
Selecting a hospital involves the type (private or government), location, and the history of successful pilonidal sinus surgery. In addition, the cost of staying in the hospital also adds to the total cost of the treatment. The cost can depend on the type of room selection and the facilities provided by them during your stay.
These hospitals have general wards, single rooms, double occupancy rooms, luxury occupancy, etc. Hospital stays after pilonidal sinuses are usually not more than 24 hours which can cut down the cost of the overall treatment.
Doctor’s fees
When the patient is admitted for pilonidal sinus, the doctor charges a nominal fee during the consultation. An experienced and renowned proctologist will charge more for the consultation due to their excellent record in conducting successful pilonidal sinus surgeries. Doctor’s fees also depend on the type of hospital.
Diagnostic tests
The proctologist usually conducts a physical examination to detect pilonidal sinus. However, in rare cases, you may be asked to undergo an MRI or CT scan to detect sinus cavities that may have formed under the surface of the skin. Each test can add to the total bill of the pilonidal sinus treatment.
Cost of anesthesiologist
The proctologists often administer patients with local or general anesthesia during pilonidal sinus surgery. This is usually done so the patients do not feel any pain during the surgery, and the surgeon can perform the surgery with more precision. The cost of anesthesiologists and anesthesia adds to the total cost of the treatment.
Cost of surgical items and medications
The pilonidal sinus doctor usually prescribes medications after the surgery for a smooth recovery and relieve pain. Sometimes, the doctor can suggest several non-surgical methods such as phenol injections, antibiotics, and laser hair removal therapies, etc., to remove the pilonidal cyst and reduce the pain. All these medications and non-surgical procedures add to the total cost of the treatment depending on the number of sessions for each procedure with the doctor.
Risks and complications
Prolonged treatment of pilonidal sinus can increase the chances of risks and complications. Sometimes, due to lack of treatment, there are chances of formation of multiple cysts and, in the worst-case scenario, SCC or Squamous Cell Carcinoma. This can increase the overall cost of the surgery and require frequent hospital visits. Bottom line, it can become a liability in terms of the financial aspect.
Post-surgery consultation charges.
Recovery is a crucial period after pilonidal sinus surgery. Therefore, it is important to keep in touch with the doctor to decrease the probability of complications after the treatment. This ensures fast recovery without major side-effect. Post-surgery consultation involves the cost of each follow-up session at the proctologist after the surgery. At Pristyn Care, the patients can go for their follow-up consultations after their pilonidal sinuses free of cost.
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