Gastroenterology
Starting from
$700
Up to $5,000 depending on centre
Typical duration
3–7 days
Including pre-operative work-up
Partner hospitals
3
Vetted for outcome data & accreditation
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Advanced endoscopic procedures including diagnostic and therapeutic upper/lower GI endoscopy and ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) for removing bile duct stones, relieving strictures, and diagnosing pancreatic and biliary conditions. Leading centers in India, Thailand, and Turkey offer world-class endoscopy suites at a fraction of Western costs.
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Average coordinated costs across our partner centres. Final pricing depends on clinical complexity and chosen hospital.
| Country | Avg. cost | vs. cheapest |
|---|---|---|
🇮🇳 India New Delhi · Chennai · Bengaluru · Hyderabad · Mumbai · Kochi | $1,200 | —chevron_right |
🇹🇷 Turkey Istanbul | $3,500 | +192%chevron_right |
Costs are indicative estimates and vary by procedure specifics, hospital, and clinical complexity. Request a personalised estimate for your specific case.
This treatment category covers several different operations with different levels of invasiveness, recovery times, and costs. The country averages above blend all of them together — use the breakdown below for a more realistic, procedure-specific estimate.
A thin scope is passed through the mouth to the point where the bile and pancreatic ducts drain into the small intestine, allowing the doctor to inject dye under X-ray to see blockages and, in the same session, remove bile duct stones, insert a stent to relieve a blocked duct, or widen a stricture. It is used both to diagnose biliary and pancreatic duct problems and — more often — to treat them therapeutically.
Typical recovery · Same day–1 day
The procedure itself takes 30–90 minutes under sedation or anesthesia, followed by at least 90 minutes to a few hours of monitored recovery; most patients go home the same day or after one overnight stay for observation. The main risk to watch for is post-ERCP pancreatitis, which occurs in roughly 3–5% of cases and is the reason for the observation period; patients having stones removed or a stent placed may need a brief follow-up to check the duct has stayed clear.
India
$1,200–$2,000
Turkey
$2,000–$3,200
Thailand
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
A thin, flexible camera is passed through the mouth to examine the esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine (duodenum). It is used to diagnose causes of reflux, ulcers, or unexplained upper-abdominal symptoms, take tissue biopsies, and — when needed — treat problems found along the way, such as stopping bleeding or stretching a narrowed area.
Typical recovery · A few hours
Performed under light sedation or with a numbing throat spray, the scope itself takes only 5–15 minutes; patients typically rest for 30–60 minutes afterward until the sedation wears off and are able to eat a normal meal later the same day. Biopsy results are usually available within a few days to a week, and driving is not advised for 24 hours after sedation.
India
$150–$400
Turkey
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
Thailand
$400–$600
A flexible scope is passed through the rectum to examine the full length of the colon, most commonly to screen for colorectal cancer or investigate symptoms such as bleeding or changes in bowel habit. Precancerous polyps found during the exam are typically removed there and then (polypectomy) using a wire loop or forceps passed through the scope, avoiding the need for separate surgery.
Typical recovery · Same day
Requires a bowel-cleansing prep the day before; the procedure itself takes 20–45 minutes under sedation, with most patients resting for about an hour afterward before going home the same day. Mild bloating or cramping from the air used to inflate the colon is common for a few hours; driving and returning to work are usually fine the next day, though a larger polyp removal may warrant a short period of dietary caution.
India
$200–$500
Turkey
$1,200–$1,500
Thailand
$500–$900
A specialized endoscope with a small ultrasound probe at its tip is passed through the mouth or rectum to produce detailed images of the pancreas, bile ducts, and the layers of the gut wall from the inside — closer and clearer than an ultrasound performed from outside the body. It is most often used to evaluate suspicious pancreatic masses or cysts and stage gastrointestinal cancers, frequently combined with a fine-needle aspiration biopsy taken during the same session.
Typical recovery · A few hours
Performed under sedation, the exam typically takes 20–45 minutes (longer if a biopsy is taken), followed by a recovery period similar to a standard endoscopy before discharge the same day. Biopsy or cytology results are generally available within about a week; there is a small added risk of bleeding or, rarely, pancreatitis when a pancreatic biopsy is taken.
India
$300–$500
Turkey
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
Thailand
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
Cost ranges are indicative estimates for international patients and vary with implant choice, number of levels treated, surgeon, and hospital. Request a personalised quote for your specific case.
Clinical detail: AAOS OrthoInfo, Mayo Clinic Health System, Cleveland Clinic. Cost ranges cross-checked across multiple independent medical-tourism sources per country where marked; ranges flagged "pending verification" could not be independently confirmed at the time of writing.
Faridabad, India
Asia's largest private hospital — 2,600 beds, 64 operation theatres, 81 specialties on a 130-acre campus in Delhi NCR. NABH & NABL accredited. Centres of excellence in oncology, cardiac surgery, BMT, organ transplantation, neurosciences, and IVF.
800+
Specialists
2,600+
Beds
Gurugram, India
Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI) in Sector 44, Gurugram is one of India's most advanced tertiary care hospitals, offering 1,000+ beds across 40+ specialties. Home to leading specialists in neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, oncology, organ transplantation, and orthopaedics, FMRI features CyberKnife radiosurgery, CAR-T cell therapy, and full robotic surgery capabilities. The hospital serves patients from 118 countries, supported by a dedicated international patients department providing visa assistance, interpreters, airport transfers, and end-to-end care coordination.
400+
Specialists
330+
Beds
New Delhi, India
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Sarita Vihar, New Delhi is one of India's foremost multi-specialty tertiary care centres, part of the Apollo Hospitals network established by Dr. Prathap C Reddy in 1983. The 710-bed facility records 1,600+ daily OPD visits, 1,000+ international patient consultations monthly, and receives 5,000+ international patients per year from over 120 countries. Its Centres of Excellence span cardiac sciences, oncology, neurosciences, organ transplantation, nephrology, orthopaedics, gastroenterology, and bariatric surgery. The hospital is equipped with Da Vinci XI robotic systems, CyberKnife radiosurgery, 3 Tesla MRI, LINAC, ECMO, and a 3D neuro-navigation system.
700+
Specialists
710+
Beds
Most ERCP procedures are completed in a single session lasting 30–90 minutes, and you are typically observed for 4–6 hours afterward. If no complications arise, you can be discharged the same day or after one night in hospital. We recommend staying in the country for at least 3–4 days to allow for pre-procedure assessment, the procedure itself, and a post-procedure follow-up visit before you fly home. Complex cases involving stent placement or stone removal may require a 5–7 day stay.
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