Gynecology
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$2,000
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Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths that cause heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, and fertility problems — and treatment options range from uterine artery embolization to laparoscopic myomectomy, preserving the uterus for women who wish to conceive. International centers in India, Turkey, and Thailand offer all modalities with high success rates and costs up to 70% below Western prices.
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Fibroids that need treatment can be addressed surgically, by removing the fibroids while preserving the uterus (myomectomy), or non-surgically, by blocking the blood supply that feeds the fibroids (uterine fibroid embolization). The right choice depends on fibroid size, number, and location, and — importantly — whether you wish to preserve fertility for a future pregnancy.
| Parameter | Myomectomy | Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Surgical removal of fibroids while leaving the uterus in place, performed via an open incision, laparoscopic/robotic ports, or hysteroscopically through the vagina with no incision, per Cleveland Clinic. | A non-surgical interventional radiology procedure: a catheter is guided through a blood vessel to inject small particles that block blood flow to the fibroids, per Johns Hopkins Medicine. |
| Hospital stay | Same day for hysteroscopic or laparoscopic/robotic approaches; typically a few days for open abdominal myomectomy, per Cleveland Clinic. | Most patients stay one night in hospital, per published UFE outcomes research. |
| Full recovery | A matter of days for hysteroscopic myomectomy, about 2–4 weeks for laparoscopic/robotic, and up to about 6 weeks for open abdominal myomectomy, per Cleveland Clinic. | Many patients resume light activity within a few days and regular activity within about a week, per Johns Hopkins Medicine. |
| Fertility preservation | The recommended approach for women who want to preserve their fertility and the option of future pregnancy, per Cleveland Clinic and Johns Hopkins Medicine. | Not recommended for women planning a future pregnancy — Johns Hopkins Medicine notes more research is still needed on how UFE affects fertility and pregnancy outcomes. |
| Who decides | Your gynecological surgical team recommends the surgical approach based on fibroid characteristics, your fertility goals, and overall health. | Considered for women who have completed childbearing or prefer to avoid surgery, decided jointly by an interventional radiologist and your gynecology team. |
The steps below describe myomectomy, the surgical option chosen by most patients wishing to preserve fertility. UFE follows a different, non-surgical path — a catheter is used to block blood flow to the fibroids rather than removing them (see comparison above).
Pre-operative evaluation
Imaging such as ultrasound or MRI maps the number, size, and location of your fibroids to confirm your candidacy for myomectomy and the most suitable surgical approach, per Cleveland Clinic.
Anaesthesia
Myomectomy is performed under general anaesthesia and typically takes about two to three hours, depending on fibroid size, number, and location, per Cleveland Clinic.
Removal of the fibroids
Fibroids are removed through the chosen approach — an abdominal incision, laparoscopic/robotic ports, or a hysteroscopic approach through the vagina with no incision — while the uterus is preserved.
Recovery room monitoring
You are monitored as the anaesthesia wears off before being moved to a hospital room, or home, for the remainder of your recovery.
Patients having a hysteroscopic myomectomy — the least invasive option, with no incision — often return to normal activity within a matter of days, per Cleveland Clinic.
Most patients having a laparoscopic or robotic myomectomy go home the same day, per Cleveland Clinic.
Full recovery after laparoscopic or robotic myomectomy is typically about 2 to 4 weeks, per Cleveland Clinic.
Patients having an open abdominal myomectomy need up to about 6 weeks for full recovery and may require 4–8 weeks off work depending on job demands, per Cleveland Clinic and Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Source: Cleveland Clinic; Johns Hopkins Medicine. Individual recovery varies and is guided by your surgical team.
Known Risks & Limitations
Source: Cleveland Clinic; Johns Hopkins Medicine; peer-reviewed research on UFE outcomes. No procedure is without risk; your surgical or interventional team will review your individual case and fertility goals.
Remote clinical review
Share your fibroid imaging, symptoms, and fertility goals. Our coordination team forwards your case to a gynecological surgical team, or an interventional radiologist for UFE, to assess the most suitable treatment.
Clinic matching & estimate
A consolidated cost estimate covering the procedure, hospital stay, anaesthesia or sedation, and follow-up is issued before you travel, based on the recommended approach.
Travel & pre-operative evaluation
On arrival, your care team reviews your fibroid mapping and confirms the treatment plan, including whether myomectomy or UFE best matches your fertility goals.
Surgery & hospital stay
Hospital stay ranges from same-day to a few days for myomectomy depending on approach, or typically one night for UFE, with your team monitoring recovery before discharge.
Continuity of care post-return
A treatment summary — including pathology results for myomectomy, or follow-up imaging guidance for UFE, plus any fertility considerations — is shared with your home gynecologist.
Treatment approaches
Standard Approach
Open (Abdominal) Myomectomy
5–10 days
Robotic-Assisted Option
Robotic-Assisted Myomectomy
5–9 days
| Standard | Robotic-Assisted | |
|---|---|---|
| Procedure | Open (Abdominal) Myomectomy | Robotic-Assisted Myomectomy |
| 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 | $2,000–$12,000 | $5,500–$10,000 |
| Duration | 5–10 days | 5–9 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 | $2,500 | —chevron_right |
🇹🇷 Turkey Istanbul | $5,000 | +100%chevron_right |
🇹🇭 Thailand Bangkok · Phuket · Chiang Mai | $4,000 | +60%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.
Fibroids are removed through several small (0.5–1 cm) abdominal incisions using a camera and long instruments, leaving the uterus otherwise intact and reconstructed in layers. It is the preferred minimally invasive approach for women with a moderate number and size of fibroids who wish to preserve fertility or simply keep the uterus.
Typical recovery · 2–4 weeks
Most patients go home the same day or after one night; light activity resumes within 1–2 weeks and most return to normal activity by 2–4 weeks. Bleeding, infection, and — rarely — the need to convert to open surgery are the main things to watch for; a future pregnancy is generally advised to wait 3–6 months to allow the uterine incision to heal.
India
$3,200–$6,000
Turkey
$5,500–$8,500
Thailand
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
Fibroids are removed through a single 4–8 inch incision in the lower abdomen. This open approach is reserved for very large, numerous, or awkwardly positioned fibroids where a minimally invasive technique would not allow safe or complete removal.
Typical recovery · 4–6 weeks
Hospital stay is typically 2–4 days, longer than for minimally invasive approaches; most patients need 4–6 weeks before resuming normal activity, including avoiding heavy lifting during that time. Wound infection, bleeding, and blood clots are the main complications to watch for, and a future pregnancy is generally advised to wait 3–6 months afterward.
India
$2,500–$5,000
Turkey
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
Thailand
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
A thin, lighted scope is passed through the cervix, with no abdominal incisions at all, to shave away fibroids that bulge into the uterine cavity (submucosal fibroids) — a common cause of heavy bleeding and implantation problems.
Typical recovery · 1–2 weeks
Usually a same-day, outpatient procedure; most patients return to normal activity within a few days to two weeks. Cramping and light spotting are common in the first few days, and — rarely — fluid overload or uterine perforation can occur during the procedure; a repeat session is sometimes needed for large or multiple fibroids.
India
$1,500–$3,000
Turkey
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
Thailand
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
A catheter is threaded through an artery in the groin or wrist and small particles are injected to block blood flow to the fibroids, causing them to shrink over the following months. It is a non-surgical, uterus-sparing alternative performed by an interventional radiologist, and is generally not recommended for women planning a future pregnancy.
Typical recovery · 1–2 weeks
Most patients stay in hospital overnight for pain control, with cramping and pelvic pain (post-embolization syndrome) common for the first 24–48 hours; normal activity typically resumes within 1–2 weeks. Fibroids continue shrinking over 3–6 months, and a small proportion of patients need a repeat procedure or eventual surgery if symptoms persist.
India
$1,800–$3,600
Turkey
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
Thailand
$6,000–$12,000
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
Yes — myomectomy (fibroid removal) is specifically designed to preserve the uterus and improve fertility. Laparoscopic myomectomy has the best evidence for fertility preservation, with pregnancy rates of 40–60% in women who were previously struggling to conceive due to fibroids. Hysteroscopic resection is ideal for submucosal fibroids that distort the uterine cavity. Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is generally not recommended if you plan a future pregnancy as it can reduce ovarian reserve and uterine blood flow. During your pre-travel consultation, the gynecologist will review your fibroid mapping (ultrasound or MRI) and fertility goals to recommend the most suitable approach.
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