Overview
Uterine fibroids or leiomyomas are noncancerous muscle or tissue growths in the uterus. They are very common and about 50-80% of the women between the age group of 35 to 50 years may develop this condition.
Sometimes, you may not experience any symptoms or the symptoms for uterine fibroids may be so minor that they do not require any treatment. They often shrink during menopause and can disappear. Most of the fibroids are often detected during a routine pelvic exam. If it is not causing any discomfort or pain, your doctor may keep you under observation and ask you to do periodic checkups.
Uterine fibroid surgery
There are many treatment choices for uterine fibroids. If the fibroids are causing mild to no symptoms, your doctor may recommend a “watchful waiting” approach to see how the symptoms progress.
Medications are prescribed to manage hormone levels and treat symptoms of heavy menstrual bleeding, pain, etc. Medications cannot remove fibroids but they can shrink them.
Several non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures are used to treat fibroids that do not involve any cuts or incisions.
Laparoscopic or robotic myomectomy uses small cuts to remove the fibroids keeping the uterus intact. This is generally done if the uterine fibroids are low in number.
Traditional or open surgeries use larger cuts. In abdominal myomectomy, a large cut is made on the abdomen to remove large fibroids that are embedded deep inside the uterus.
A hysterectomy is generally done during menopause as it ends the ability to have children. It removes the uterus and is a proven permanent solution for uterine fibroids.
Factors that influence the cost of fibroid surgery in Bangalore
The cost of fibroid surgery in Bangalore depends on multiple factors like the diagnosis, health condition, and treatment method.
The list of different factors that influence the cost of fibroid surgery in Bangalore are:
Uterine fibroid grade
Uterine fibroids can be classified into different grades. Submucosal fibroids that develop beneath the uterus lining or pedunculated fibroids that are like mushrooms with small stalks can be very painful.
Fibroids that cause intense pain and cannot be managed by medications can be treated with surgery. The type of surgery depends on:
- How deep-rooted the fibroids are
- The location and the number of fibroids
- Size of the fibroids
- Whether you are at childbearing age and want to conceive in the future
These aspects will impact the overall expenses.
Hospitalization expenses
The type of surgery and treatment will decide how many days you need to stay in the hospital. A laparoscopic surgery is generally performed when there are smaller and fewer fibroids. You may have to stay overnight in the hospital.
An abdominal hysterectomy or laparotomy is a complicated procedure. The surgeon removes the uterus through a cut made in the lower abdomen. You will need to stay for a few days under observation until you are fit to go home.
Apart from your duration of stay, you must also include room charges and medications. The cost of private hospitals is far more than government-aided hospitals.
Type of hospital
The choice of hospital significantly impacts your surgery expenses. Private hospitals with advanced medical facilities and personalized care will be more expensive than government hospitals.
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostic tests include ultrasound, hysterosonography, blood tests, etc. They also include pre-surgery and post-surgery tests. The cost of diagnostic tests may vary depending on the type of diagnostic facility and hospital.
Surgery cost
The surgery cost includes the following:
- Hospital fees
- Surgeon and anesthesiologist fees
- Operating theatre cost
- Medical staff (nurses, technicians) compensation
- Other miscellaneous costs
The surgeon’s fees will also depend on his/her expertise and experience. A specialist and well-known surgeon will charge higher fees.
Follow-up consultation fees
Post-treatment, you should go for follow-up visits that include diagnostic tests to monitor your recovery and the success of the treatment.
Insurance coverage
A good insurance policy can mitigate the cost of surgery. Understand your policy details and be aware of the policy coverage. You can talk to the hospital customer support to verify the policy details and the necessary procedure for financial assistance.
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What is the cost of fibroid surgery in Bangalore?
The cost of fibroid surgery in Bangalore may vary from Rs. 65,000 to Rs. 1,20,000. It depends on the type of surgery, the stage of fibroid, and other factors like hospitalization expenses, etc.
