How Much Does Whipple surgery Cost in Chennai?
| India | Turkey | Austria | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whipple surgery | from $8,000 | from $10,000 | ≈ $28,000 |
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Whipple surgery Overview in India
- Whipple surgery - from $8,000The operation removes parts of the pancreas, stomach, and bile ducts to treat pancreatic cancer.
- Pancreatic cancer surgery - from $8,000The procedure removes malignant cells, aiming to alleviate symptoms, improve life quality, and increase survival rates.
Day 1
- Arrival and transfer from the airport to the hotel.
- Rest and acclimatization to the new environment.
Day 2
- Transfer from the hotel to the clinic.
- Consultation with a surgeon.
- Conduct necessary medical tests.
Day 3
- Review of test results by specialists.
- Preparation for surgery, discussion of anesthesia options.
Day 4
- Undergoing Whipple surgery, generally lasts 5-7 hours.
- Post-surgery recovery in the intensive care unit.
Day 5-14
- Hospitalization for monitoring and recovery.
- Regular check-ups and pain management.
Week 2-4
- Discharge from the hospital.
- Rehabilitation starts, light physical activities are recommended.
Week 4-8
- Continuation of rehabilitation, gradual return to normal diet.
- Check-up with the surgeon to monitor progress.
Week 8-12
- Return to work depending on recovery progress.
- Resume non-strenuous sports and activities.
Week 12 and onwards
- Gradual return to strenuous sports and activities.
- Final result is typically seen 3-6 months post-surgery.
Each case is individual, recovery times may vary based on individual health conditions and the complexity of the surgery.
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Vivek Vij
Dr. Vivek Vij is a transplant surgeon at Global Hospital Chennai. He achieved the lowest biliary complication rate worldwide in living donor liver transplants. Dr. Vij pioneered laparoscopic donor hepatectomy in the Indian subcontinent. He also founded the liver transplant programs for the Fortis group of hospitals.
- Personally performed over 500 liver transplants and 500 non-transplant resections.
- Maintains a 100% donor safety profile across his surgical practice.
- Achieved a biliary complication rate under 4% in living donor procedures.
- Part of a surgical team with a cumulative volume of 2,000 liver transplants.
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