Oncology
Starting from
$3,000
Up to $15,000 depending on centre
Typical duration
7–30 days
Including pre-operative work-up
Partner hospitals
2
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One of the most curable cancers when treated promptly, testicular cancer responds excellently to expert surgery and BEP chemotherapy — and international patients can access world-class uro-oncology care at a fraction of Western healthcare costs.
Your case is matched to a centre on the basis of clinical outcome data, not marketing. We coordinate every step — from pre-operative work-up to post-treatment follow-up — with a dedicated care coordinator.
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Treatment approaches
Standard Approach
Open RPLND (Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection)
7–30 days
Robotic-Assisted Option
Robotic-Assisted RPLND
5–20 days
| Standard | Robotic-Assisted | |
|---|---|---|
| Procedure | Open RPLND (Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection) | Robotic-Assisted RPLND |
| 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 | $3,000–$15,000 | $4,500–$17,000 |
| Duration | 7–30 days | 5–20 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 | $4,000 | —chevron_right |
🇹🇷 Turkey Istanbul | $8,000 | +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.
The affected testicle and attached spermatic cord are removed through a small incision in the groin — the standard first step for essentially all testicular cancers, both to treat the tumor and to confirm its exact type on pathology. Fertility is generally unaffected if the remaining testicle is healthy, and sperm banking beforehand is recommended if further treatment may follow.
Typical recovery · 2–4 weeks
Performed as day surgery under general or spinal anesthesia — no overnight hospital stay is usually needed. Expect groin pain and swelling for several days, manageable with prescribed pain medication; heavy lifting and strenuous activity should be avoided for 4–6 weeks, with most patients otherwise back to normal light activity within 2–4 weeks.
India
$2,800–$4,500
Turkey
$2,000–$4,500
Thailand
$2,900–$4,500
A major abdominal operation that removes the lymph nodes behind the abdominal cavity where testicular cancer characteristically spreads first — performed either as primary staging/treatment or, more commonly, to clear residual masses after chemotherapy. It can be done as open surgery or, at select high-volume centers, via a robotic-assisted approach (see the robotic comparison below).
Typical recovery · 4–6 weeks
Open RPLND typically requires a 5–10 day hospital stay, with 1–2 weeks of prescription pain medication afterward. It is a major operation: reported complication rates run up to 25–35%, including vascular injury, chylous ascites (lymph fluid leakage), bowel or urinary tract effects, and loss of normal (antegrade) ejaculation from nerve disruption — this last risk is specifically discussed and, where relevant, nerve-sparing technique is used. Full recovery and return to normal activity generally takes 4–6 weeks.
India
$3,000–$6,000
Turkey
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
Thailand
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
Combination intravenous chemotherapy with bleomycin, etoposide, and cisplatin (BEP), given in 21-day cycles — typically 1 cycle for low-risk early-stage disease up to 3–4 cycles for more advanced or higher-risk disease. Testicular cancer, including metastatic disease, remains one of the most curable solid tumors with this regimen, with cure rates exceeding 95% for early-stage disease and 70–80% even for advanced disease when treated at an experienced center.
Typical recovery · 3–5 days per cycle
Each 21-day cycle involves 3–5 days of hospital or day-unit chemotherapy infusion (occasionally with an overnight stay), followed by 2–3 weeks of recovery before the next cycle, for a total treatment course of roughly 2–3 months depending on the number of cycles. Nausea, fatigue, hair loss, and temporary blood count suppression (with associated infection risk) are common and actively monitored; bleomycin carries a specific risk of lung toxicity that is screened for throughout treatment.
India
$150–$600 per cycle
Turkey
$800–$3,000 per cycle
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
Testicular cancer has cure rates exceeding 95% for early-stage disease and around 70–80% even for metastatic disease when treated with appropriate BEP chemotherapy at an experienced centre. Prompt treatment is the single most important factor. Our partner oncology centres follow international guidelines (ESMO / EAU) and report outcomes comparable to leading European institutions.
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