Overview
The cost of fistula surgery in Bangalore varies widely depending on such factors as the type of surgery, the healthcare facility where surgery is taking place, consultation fee, diagnostics tests conducted, and disease severity. On average, anal fistula surgery in Bangalore can cost you between ₹45,000 to ₹60,000. In this guide, we tell you what a fistula is, the factors that influence the cost of fistula surgery in Bangalore, the cost of laser fistula surgery in Bangalore, and the benefits of laser fistula surgery.
What is fistula and when to go for surgery?
A fistula refers to an uncharacteristic passageway or connection that connects a blood vessel or organ with another body structure. The main cause of fistula is surgery or injury. However, fistulas can also develop due to an inflammation or infection. There are various types of fistula but an anal fistula is by far the most common type. It takes the form of a small tunnel that links the infected anal cavity with the skin opening adjacent to the anus. Fistulas can also develop between the rectum and vagina, as well as between the skin and intestine. Some fistulas can be treated with such home remedies as tea tree oil or keeping hydrated. Medicinal treatment of fistula includes fibrin glue and antibiotics. However, should all of these options fail, it becomes necessary to remove the fistula surgically.
Factors affecting the cost of fistula surgery in Bangalore
The cost of fistula surgery in Bangalore differs from one individual patient to another depending on several factors that we will examine below:
Stage of fistula development
Grades 1 and 2 fistulas do not generally require to be surgically removed. These can be treated by injecting fibrin glue into the affected area. However, grades 3 and 4 tend to be more advanced and are therefore more complex to treat. In such a case, the only form of treatment is the surgical removal of the fistula.
Type of surgery
The cost of treating fistula varies based on the surgical procedure adopted.
Fistulotomy entails an open surgical procedure to treat a fistula located around the anal region. It is the most common surgical procedure to treat a fistula.
A seton procedure may be more expensive than a fistulotomy. This is because the surgeon will leave the seton (surgical thread) in place for a few weeks. It means therefore that the patient may need to be hospitalized for longer and hence the high cost of surgery.
Laser surgery is less invasive than either the seton technique or fistulotomy. Recovery after laser surgery is quicker and the hospital stay is greatly reduced. Laser surgery is, therefore, cheaper than the other surgical options for treating fistulas.
Type of hospital
The cost of fistula surgery is also determined by the health care facility where the procedure is administered. Public hospitals are generally cheaper than private healthcare facilities or individual clinics. Also, larger hospitals charge less because there are many patients to cover their operational costs, meaning an individual patient ends up paying less than would have been the case in a private clinic.
Diagnostic cost
Your doctor may order several tests including blood work, as part of the diagnostic procedure for fistula. The cost of tests involved ends up driving up the overall cost of treating fistula.
Consultation fee
The consultation fee differs from one healthcare facility to another. This increases the cost of treating fistula.
Follow-up cost
After surgery, you will need to have several follow-up appointments with your doctor so that he/she can assess the progress of the recovery process. You might incur an extra cost for such hospital visits. However, some healthcare facilities do not charge extra for follow-ups.
Other factors
Some patients may need to stay at the healthcare facility overnight or for a few days so that the healthcare team can closely monitor their recovery. This will attract additional charges such as hospital beds and cost of care. Other patients may elect to get admitted to the private rooms of the hospital as opposed to the general ward and hence incur additional charges.
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