Oncology
Starting from
$5,000
Up to $33,000 depending on centre
Typical duration
10–30 days
Including pre-operative work-up
Partner hospitals
2
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Expert hepato-oncology care for primary liver cancer, integrating surgical resection, liver-directed ablative therapies, and systemic treatment to maximise outcomes for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma who may be ineligible for surgery at home.
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Liver Cancer (Hepatocellular Carcinoma) Treatment
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Treatment approaches
Standard Approach
Open or Laparoscopic Minor Liver Resection
10–30 days
Robotic-Assisted Option
Robotic-Assisted Minor Liver Resection
7–14 days
| Standard | Robotic-Assisted | |
|---|---|---|
| Procedure | Open or Laparoscopic Minor Liver Resection | Robotic-Assisted Minor Liver Resection |
| Technology | Conventional surgical instruments | Robotic-assisted surgical system with surgeon oversight |
| Availability | Hospital-dependent | Selected hospitals with robotic capability |
| Specialist | Procedure specialist | Specialist with relevant robotic experience |
| Clinical suitability | Case-dependent | Case-dependent |
| Tariff | $5,000–$33,000 | $12,000–$25,000 |
| Duration | 10–30 days | 7–14 days |
Why can robotic-assisted procedures cost more?
Robotic-assisted procedures rely on additional technology and equipment beyond the standard operating platform and clinical team. This additional technology component is generally not included in standard case pricing.
Is robotic-assisted surgery always recommended?
No. Robotic-assisted surgery is not appropriate for every procedure or patient. Availability and suitability are determined by the treating specialist, based on your imaging, clinical condition, and the treating hospital's capabilities.
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 | $7,000 | —chevron_right |
🇹🇷 Turkey Istanbul | $20,000 | +186%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.
Surgical removal of the tumor-bearing portion of the liver (partial hepatectomy) — ranging from a small peripheral resection to removal of an entire lobe — performed openly or via a laparoscopic/robotic-assisted approach at experienced centers. It offers the best chance of cure but requires adequate remaining liver function reserve and the absence of significant portal hypertension.
Typical recovery · 6–8 weeks
Hospital stay is typically 7–12 days depending on the extent of resection and whether it is performed laparoscopically; bleeding, bile leak, and post-hepatectomy liver failure (a particular risk in patients with underlying cirrhosis) are the main complications monitored via regular liver function tests, with return to normal activity generally by 6–8 weeks.
India
$7,000–$13,000
Turkey
$12,000–$20,000
Thailand
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
Catheter-based liver-directed therapy delivered through the hepatic artery — TACE delivers chemotherapy directly into the tumor's blood supply while blocking it, and TARE (radioembolisation with Y-90 microspheres) irradiates the tumor from within. Both are typically given as staged sessions rather than a single treatment, and are chosen when surgery is not suitable.
Typical recovery · 1–3 days per session
Each session usually requires a 1–2 night hospital stay followed by a brief recovery period of a few days before resuming normal activity; post-embolisation syndrome (fever, pain, and nausea lasting several days) is common and expected. Most patients need 2–4 sessions spaced over several months for optimal tumor control.
India
$3,500–$7,000 per session
Turkey
$6,000–$10,000 per session
Thailand
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
A needle-like probe is guided through the skin (or laparoscopically) into the tumor under imaging guidance and destroys it with either extreme heat (radiofrequency or microwave ablation), without open surgery. It is best suited to smaller tumors — generally under 3cm — in patients who are not fit for, or do not want, surgery.
Typical recovery · 3–5 days
Usually performed under sedation or general anesthesia with a hospital stay of 1–3 days; most patients resume light activity within a week. Follow-up imaging at around 1 month confirms complete tumor destruction, with ongoing surveillance afterward since a repeat ablation is sometimes needed.
India
$2,800–$5,500
Turkey
$4,500–$8,000
Thailand
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
Oral targeted drugs (such as sorafenib or lenvatinib) or immunotherapy combinations (such as atezolizumab plus bevacizumab) used for advanced HCC that is not suitable for surgery or liver-directed therapy, or after other treatments have been exhausted. This is an ongoing outpatient programme over months to years rather than a single treatment episode, and the choice of regimen depends heavily on liver function and prior treatment.
Typical recovery · Ongoing
Administered mostly as outpatient oral medication or periodic infusions rather than requiring hospital admission; fatigue, hand-foot skin reactions, high blood pressure, and diarrhea are common with targeted drugs, while immunotherapy carries a risk of immune-related side effects requiring regular monitoring of liver, thyroid, and other organ function throughout treatment.
India
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
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
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
Surgery is feasible when liver function reserve is adequate — assessed using the Child-Pugh score and MELD score alongside imaging. For patients with compromised liver function, liver-directed therapies such as TACE or ablation are preferred. Our medical team evaluates your full liver profile before recommending the safest and most effective approach.
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