Oncology
Starting from
$4,000
Up to $18,000 depending on centre
Typical duration
7–21 days
Including pre-operative work-up
Partner hospitals
2
Vetted for outcome data & accreditation
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Advanced urological oncology for kidney cancer — including nephron-sparing partial nephrectomy and robotic surgery — giving international patients access to minimally invasive techniques that preserve renal function while achieving oncological control.
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Treatment approaches
Standard Approach
Standard Partial Nephrectomy (Open / Laparoscopic)
7–21 days
Robotic-Assisted Option
Robotic-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy
6–18 days
| Standard | Robotic-Assisted | |
|---|---|---|
| Procedure | Standard Partial Nephrectomy (Open / Laparoscopic) | Robotic-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy |
| 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 | $4,000–$18,000 | $9,000–$22,000 |
| Duration | 7–21 days | 6–18 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 | $5,000 | —chevron_right |
🇹🇷 Turkey Istanbul | $10,000 | +100%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 kidney tumor is removed together with a margin of surrounding healthy tissue while the rest of the kidney is preserved, most often through a robotic or laparoscopic approach. It is the preferred option whenever the tumor's size and location allow it, since keeping functioning kidney tissue lowers the long-term risk of chronic kidney disease.
Typical recovery · 6–8 weeks
Hospital stay is typically 2–4 days; full recovery to normal activity generally takes 6–8 weeks, though light activity can often resume within 2–3 weeks. Delayed bleeding, urine leak (urinoma/fistula), and, less commonly, the need for a follow-up procedure are the main complications to watch for — longer hospital stays are linked with higher complication rates.
India
$5,000–$9,000
Turkey
$8,000–$14,000
Thailand
$8,000–$12,000
The entire affected kidney — and sometimes the adjacent adrenal gland and nearby lymph nodes — is removed, usually laparoscopically or robotically. It is used when a tumor is too large, too centrally located, or otherwise unsuitable for partial nephrectomy; the remaining kidney is generally able to fully compensate for filtering the blood.
Typical recovery · 8–12 weeks
Hospital stay after a laparoscopic or robotic radical nephrectomy is typically 1–5 days, sometimes with next-day discharge at high-volume centers; full recovery generally takes 8–12 weeks. Bleeding, infection, and, rarely, reduced function in the remaining kidney are the main risks to monitor, alongside standard surgical risks.
India
$4,000–$7,000
Turkey
$6,500–$12,000
Thailand
$9,000–$14,000
A needle-like probe is guided through the skin into the tumor under CT or ultrasound guidance to destroy it with either extreme heat (radiofrequency ablation) or extreme cold (cryoablation), without open surgery. It is best suited to smaller tumors (generally under 4cm) and is often chosen for patients who are older, have reduced kidney function, or are not good candidates for surgery.
Typical recovery · 1–2 days
Hospital stay is usually a day or less, and most patients return to light normal activity within a few days to a week. Bleeding, urine leak, and incomplete tumor destruction requiring a repeat ablation are the main complications to watch for; long-term follow-up imaging is needed to confirm the tumor has not recurred.
India
$3,200–$6,500
Turkey
$3,500–$8,000
Thailand
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
Oral targeted drugs (such as sunitinib or pazopanib) that block the blood supply tumors need to grow, or immunotherapy infusions (such as nivolumab or ipilimumab) that help the immune system attack cancer cells, used for advanced or metastatic kidney cancer either alone or after surgery. Treatment is typically ongoing over months to years rather than a single episode of care.
Typical recovery · Ongoing
This is an ongoing outpatient treatment rather than a single hospital episode — most dose cycles do not require admission, though initial doses are sometimes given under monitoring. Fatigue, diarrhea, high blood pressure, and, with immunotherapy, immune-related side effects (affecting the skin, gut, lungs, or hormone glands) are the main issues requiring regular monitoring.
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
No — the vast majority of patients with one healthy kidney live a completely normal life without dialysis. Where technically feasible, our partner surgeons prioritise partial nephrectomy to preserve as much kidney tissue as possible, especially important for patients with diabetes, hypertension, or reduced pre-operative renal function.
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