Tetralogy of Fallot Surgery Cost in India

PEDIATRIC HEART surgery

Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart condition which involves four abnormalities together. The condition occurs in a newly born baby when the heart does not form correctly as the baby develops inside the womb. Fallot tetralogy is a complex and rare procedure that needs to be treated by an experienced surgeon.

In India, leading multi-specialty hospitals like Fortis Escorts Heart Institute conduct this treatment. It is equipped with world class facilities like neonatal intensive care units and a team of experienced doctors lead by Dr. Iyer who is one of the best surgeons in India for Tetralogy Fallot Repair.

Types of TOF Defects

Ventricular Septal Defect – In this effect, there is a hole in the ventricular septum. Due to this hole, the oxygenated (pure) blood gets easily mixed with deoxygenated (impure) blood.

Pulmonary Stenosis – A person suffering from pulmonary stenosis has a narrow pulmonary valve. Consequently, the heart has to beat faster to supply blood to the lungs.

Right Ventricular Hypertrophy – Under this condition, the right ventricle of a person thickens, due to which the heart has to pump at a faster speed to supply adequate blood to the lungs.

Overriding Aorta – This condition is characterized by incorrect placement of the Aorta, which causes deoxygenated blood to enter the aorta instead of traveling to the pulmonary artery.

Diagnosis of Fallot Tetralogy

An echocardiogram, electrocardiogram, X-ray of the chest, and pulse oximetry would confirm the diagnosis.

Procedure of the TOF

If your child has been deducted with tetralogy, then the doctor may perform any one of the following treatments. The symptoms and the severity of the patient determine the treatment selection.

Intracardiac repair

This is an open-heart surgery and involves two main repairs. This procedure is performed to restore the functioning of the right ventricle. As a result, the level of oxygen inside the blood increases.

During the intracardiac repair, the surgeon will:

  • Patch the hole between the two lower chambers of the heart.
  • Repair or replace the narrowed pulmonary valve.

Temporary shunt surgery

Premature babies or babies with underdeveloped pulmonary arteries often have to undergo temporary shut surgery before intracardiac repair. In this procedure, the surgeon creates a temporary bypass between a large artery and a pulmonary artery.

Top Doctors in India

  • Dr. K.S. Iyer – Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
  • Dr. Rajesh Sharma – Director and the Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Marengo Aisa Hospital.
  • Dr. K.S. Dagar – Director Neonatal & Congenital Heart Surgery, Max Healthcare,
  • Dr. Anil Bhan – Chairman of Cardiac Surgery Heart Institute, Medanta the Medicity

Top hospitals in India 

Factors that Affect the Cost of TOF surgery in India

Choice of Hospital: The cost will be higher if you choose a JCI-accredited hospital with a brand name

Location of the hospital: If the hospital is located in the top-tier city of India, the cost will be high. 

Condition of the patient: Patients with complex or complicated medical problems have to pay more for the surgery. 

Surgeons experience: The surgeon’s experience and expertise can affect the surgery’s overall cost. 

Hospital Facilities: If the hospital has : 

  • Advanced medical facilities
  • Advanced intensive care units
  • Post-operative care units

 In such cases, the cost will increase. 

Type of Surgery: The type of TOF surgery depends on the intensity of the defect. The cost of surgery in India is: 

Intracardiac Repair or Total correction: 6000 USD

Temporary Shunt Surgery: 4500 USD

Other significant factors affecting the cost: 

  • Side procedures required or not
  • Any shunt or bovine conduit needed or not 
  • Number of diagnostic tests conducted
  • Number of days spent in hospital
  • Complications post-op 
  • Choice of room 
  • Hospital fees
  • Post-operative care
  • Medications

Cost of TOF Surgery in Top Hospitals of India

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute 6600$
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital 7000$
Marengo Asia Hospital 7500$
Amrita Hospital 5500$
Max Healthcare 7000$
Artemis Hospital 6800$
Max-Blk Hospital 6500$
Medanta  the Hospital 7500$

With Cross Border Care, your package will include:

Package Inclusion Package Exclusion
Pre-Operative Investigations  Stay beyond package days 
Single / Private Room  Consultation with other speciality 
Surgeons Fees  The complications that may occur 
OT and Anesthesia Charges  An implant that is not part of the package will not be included in the Price 
Rehabilitation during hospital stay 
Medication during the hospital stay 
The attendant stays with three times meals 
Hospital stay – 10 days 

India Stay: One month

The success rate of the surgery is 85 – 90 %, and it highly depends on the severity. 

Pediatric Heart Health on a Budget: Service Cost

Services Cost
Hotel with kitchen 20$ per day
Food 10$ per day
Local Travelling (taxi) Free of cost
Local SIM Card Free of cost
Language Translator Free of cost

India is gaining fame as the best destination for any kind of medical procedure. While medical technology and experts in India are of the highest quality, their expenses are much less than those of other Western countries. 

Cross Border Care is the best treatment consultant in India. When you contact us, we will help you with: 

  • Arranging visa
  • Finding the best hospital
  • Surgical package negotiation on your behalf  
  • Finding the best doctors
  • Medicines at reasonable rates
  • Affordable options to stay in India
  • Over saving of 15% treatment cost through us 

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