Vascular Surgery
Starting from
$1,000
Up to $6,000 depending on centre
Typical duration
5–14 days
Including pre-operative work-up
Partner hospitals
2
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Advanced interventional management of acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism — including catheter-directed thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy, and IVC filter placement — to rapidly restore venous flow and reduce the risk of post-thrombotic syndrome and fatal PE. India and Turkey provide specialist vascular and interventional radiology teams at 50–65% below Western costs.
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Not everyone with DVT needs the same treatment. Which approach is right depends on where the clot is, how extensive it is, and your individual bleeding and recurrence risk — a decision made by a vascular specialist, not chosen by the patient. Here is how the two main approaches compare.
| Parameter | Anticoagulation Alone | Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis / Mechanical Thrombectomy |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Blood-thinning medication prevents the existing clot from growing and stops new clots forming, while the body gradually breaks down the clot on its own, per the American Society of Hematology (ASH). | A catheter is guided into the vein to deliver clot-dissolving medication directly at the clot (CDT) or to mechanically remove it (thrombectomy), actively clearing the vein rather than waiting for the body to resolve it. |
| Best suited for | The standard first-line treatment for most DVT, including many cases below the knee or with limited symptoms, per ASH and Society for Vascular Surgery guidance. | Considered for extensive proximal (iliofemoral) DVT with severe symptoms and low bleeding risk, where faster clot removal may reduce longer-term leg symptoms. |
| Speed of symptom relief | Swelling and pain ease gradually over days to weeks as the body's own clot-dissolving processes work. | Clinical studies report faster early improvement in leg swelling and pain, with thrombus clearance rates reported as higher than anticoagulation alone in iliofemoral DVT. |
| Hospital stay | Often managed on an outpatient basis after diagnosis, with only select higher-risk cases admitted. | Requires a monitored hospital stay (commonly several days) for catheter placement, infusion monitoring, and bleeding surveillance. |
| Long-term outcome focus | Primary goal is preventing pulmonary embolism (PE) and further clot growth; some patients still go on to develop post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS). | Research suggests CDT/thrombectomy can lower the risk of post-thrombotic syndrome by reducing clot burden and protecting the vein valves, though ongoing anticoagulation is still typically required afterward. |
The steps below outline a typical pathway for diagnosing and treating DVT. Your vascular specialist will confirm the exact plan based on your clot's location, extent, and your overall risk profile.
Diagnosis with venous ultrasound
Compression (Doppler) ultrasound of the leg is the standard first test to confirm the presence, location, and extent of a clot, together with a clinical risk assessment and, where PE is suspected, further imaging of the lungs.
Treatment initiation
Based on clot location and severity, treatment begins either with an anticoagulant medication started promptly to prevent clot growth and PE, or, for selected extensive proximal DVT, catheter-directed thrombolysis or mechanical thrombectomy performed by an interventional radiology or vascular team.
Monitoring during treatment
If admitted for a catheter-based procedure, you are monitored closely for bleeding and treatment response; anticoagulation dosing is checked and adjusted, and compression stockings may be introduced to support venous return and reduce swelling.
Follow-up imaging and anticoagulation review
Follow-up ultrasound and clinical review assess clot resolution and vein function, and your anticoagulation plan — drug, dose, and expected duration — is confirmed or adjusted based on whether your DVT was provoked or unprovoked.
For anticoagulation alone, leg swelling and tenderness typically begin easing within days; most people can resume light daily activity quickly, while avoiding prolonged immobility, per Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic. For CDT/thrombectomy, this period covers the procedure itself and monitored hospital recovery.
Walking is generally encouraged as tolerated to support circulation; compression stockings may be recommended to reduce swelling. Anyone treated with a catheter-based procedure is typically discharged home on continued anticoagulation during this period.
Most provoked DVT is treated with 3 to 6 months of anticoagulation, per ASH guidelines, with periodic review of symptoms and bleeding risk; follow-up ultrasound may be repeated to check the vein has reopened or stabilised.
Unprovoked or recurrent DVT may require extended or indefinite anticoagulation depending on individual recurrence and bleeding risk; some patients experience lingering leg heaviness or swelling (possible post-thrombotic syndrome) that is managed with compression and monitored over the longer term.
Source: American Society of Hematology; Society for Vascular Surgery; Mayo Clinic; Cleveland Clinic. Individual recovery varies and is guided by your treating vascular specialist or haematologist.
Known Risks & Limitations
Source: American Society of Hematology; Society for Vascular Surgery; Mayo Clinic; Cleveland Clinic. No treatment is without risk; your treating vascular specialist or haematologist will review your individual case and clot characteristics.
Urgent remote triage
Share your ultrasound report, symptoms, and risk factors with our coordination team; because DVT can be a medical emergency, cases with signs of PE or extensive proximal clot are flagged for urgent specialist review rather than routine scheduling.
Specialist and facility matching
We match you with an accredited vascular surgery or interventional radiology team experienced in both anticoagulation management and catheter-based DVT treatment, so your plan is chosen on clinical grounds rather than availability.
Cost estimate and travel planning
Once your case is reviewed, we issue a consolidated cost estimate covering consultation, procedure (if indicated), monitored hospital stay, and medications, and help plan a trip length appropriate to your treatment pathway.
Treatment and in-hospital monitoring
You receive anticoagulation, catheter-directed thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy, or IVC filter placement as indicated, with close monitoring for bleeding and treatment response throughout your stay.
Follow-up and continuity of care
Before you depart, your imaging results, procedure details, and a detailed anticoagulation plan are shared with your home-country physician or haematologist so they can continue monitoring and adjust treatment as needed.
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 | $1,500 | —chevron_right |
🇹🇷 Turkey Istanbul | $3,500 | +133%chevron_right |
Costs are indicative estimates and vary by procedure specifics, hospital, and clinical complexity. Request a personalised estimate for your specific case.
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
Bengaluru, India
Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road is the flagship and founding campus of one of India's largest healthcare networks, established in 1991 on HAL Old Airport Road, Kodihalli, Bengaluru. Part of the Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), the network spans 49 hospitals and 12,600+ beds across India. The Old Airport Road campus anchors the group's academic and clinical identity, housing specialist institutes including the Manipal Institute for Joint Replacement and Robotic Surgery (MIJRRS), the Manipal Robotic Spine Surgery centre (MIRSS), the Manipal Skull Base Institute (MSBI), and the Manipal Institute for Bariatric Surgery (MIBS). Its quaternary-level capabilities cover cardiology, oncology, neurosurgery, organ transplantation, orthopaedics, spine surgery, bariatric surgery, and paediatrics, all within a NABH and NABL accredited environment. The hospital provides dedicated international patient services through the Manipal Global network, with support for visa, travel, language, and end-to-end care coordination.
264+
Specialists
600+
Beds
Acute symptomatic DVT can and should be treated promptly wherever you are. All partner hospitals can manage acute DVT with anticoagulation and, where indicated, catheter-directed intervention. If you develop leg swelling, pain, or breathlessness while traveling, contact our emergency coordinator immediately — we can arrange urgent access to a partner vascular center. Elective procedures such as IVC filter retrieval or management of post-thrombotic syndrome, however, can be planned in advance as a scheduled medical trip.
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