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Pancreas Transplant Cost In India

1. The estimated Pancreas transplant cost in India starts from around USD 18,000, depending upon various factors.
2. There is an 85% pancreas replacement success rate in India, which makes India one of the most preferred countries for pancreas replacement across the world.
3. Some of the experienced doctors in the field are Dr.Mahesh Gopasetty, Dr. Mukut Minz and Dr. Sudheer O V.. The best Pancreas transplant centers in India are Fortis Bangalore Hospital, PGI, Chandigarh, and Amrita Hospitals.
4. It is a ten days procedure in the hospital, and patients need to stay for almost a month in India.

About Pancreas Transplant

Pancreas is a part of the digestive system located below the stomach in the abdominal cavity. The pancreas' role is to create several important hormones like insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide. All these hormones are essential for the body and circulate in the blood.

There are chances that the pancreas stops functioning, which can be life-threatening. It can be the result of cancer as well. A pancreas transplant is the only way to get back the pancreas functioning.

A pancreas transplant is the surgical procedure of removing the patient's pancreas and changing it with the donor's pancreas. The process is mainly open and takes around eight to ten hours.

Symptoms

1. Weight loss and loss of appetite
2. Diarrhea
3. Nausea
4. Vomiting
5. Jaundice
6. Pain in the upper abdomen
7. Mood swings, depression, and anxiety
8. Severe fatigue

Causes

1. Alcohol Consumption
2. Excess production of insulin
3. Gallstones that stuck in the pancreatic duct or bile

Diagnosis

Doctors perform a regular physical examination, enquire about the symptoms, medical history, and family history. The doctor also performs multiple tests for detailed information on the patient's overall health, to see if the patient is fit for the transplant or not.

This helps the doctor suggest the right mediation and treatment to the patient. Blood test, x-ray, kidney function test, neuropsychological exams, and various tests helps to study the function of the body before the transplant. All these tests take around two to three months.

These tests are very important to determine whether the patient is fit for the transplant or not to avoid further complications.

Pancreas Transplant Procedure

Before the Transplant

1. The doctor will take a complete detail about the medications, supplements, and other health issues if any.
2. The patient is not allowed to eat anything before eight to ten hours of the surgery.

During the Transplant

1. The surgery takes about eight to ten hours under general anesthesia.
2. The surgeon begins by making an incision in the abdomen (just below the breastbone to belly button) to access the area.
3. He then places the donor pancreas to the right side of the abdomen and connects it with the blood vessel that carries blood to the leg.
4. The surgeon will attach a small portion of the donor's small intestine to the patient's small intestine or the bladder, allowing digestive juices to drain from the donor pancreas into the patient's blood.
5. The surgeon then closes the incision with stitches both internally and externally.

Follow up.

1. The recovery from pancreas transplant takes several months. The right amount of time post-surgery is required to resume normal activities and movement. Regular checkup is essential to keep track of the recovery.
2. For the first six months, only simple activities are allowed.
3. Exercise, running, jumping, and sports is allowed after almost a year of the surgery.
4. Regular tracking of the patient's progress is must for healthy recovery.

Factors affecting the Pancreas Transplant cost in India

1. Hospitals and the state that the patient chooses for his/her treatment in India decides the overall cost of pancreas transplant surgery in India. The cost of setting up the hospital in one area may be higher than the other. Those hospitals will charge more, therefore, affecting the cost of treatment.
2. Cost of medicines.
3. Fees of a specialist.
4. Cost of tests and other diagnostic procedures.
5. Price of the donor pancreas.
6. The number of days in the hospital.

Testimonials

For all the medical tourists seeking high quality and affordable treatment in India, I would only suggest Hospals to you. They will take care of you from the beginning until the end. I was in India for pancreas transplant, and Hospals arranged everything at my convenience. I shared my medical records online, and the expert team gave me estimates from different hospitals within forty-eight hours. From the airport pickup to daily travelling, the services were tremendous. Fantastic and comfortable stay. The transplant was successful, and even after returning to my country, I was in touch with the surgeon through Hospals for post-surgery care.

- Hussain Khan, Iran

I was undergoing pancreas treatment for a long time, and the doctor told me the pancreas transplant was the only solution to resolve all the problems. I decided to go to India for the transplant and connected with the hospals teams, and they made all the further arrangements. They even assisted me with the local sim card, currency exchange, and got my appointment fixed with one of the best surgeons in the town. I was also provided a professional person who was with us throughout. He also helped us with language and travelling. Best services at an affordable price.

- Abdalla Nur Ali, Somalia

My brother’s pancreas transplant surgery in India was successful, and I would thank Hospals for suggesting the best doctor in Chennai. I connected with Hospals through email and shared the medical reports online. Everything was arranged, and the stay was patient-friendly near the hospital. Very humble staff, best services, and budget-friendly packages.

- Bahadur Bhisht, Nepal

Best services, high professionalism, and best arrangement. My father’s pancreas transplant in India under hospals went smoothly. We do not have to worry about doctor’s appointments, looking for the best doctor for the surgery, and travelling, hospals arranged everything for us. One of the best medical guides for healthcare tourists in India.

- Hashim Ali, Bangladesh