{"id":12173,"date":"2024-03-11T08:33:29","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T08:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/neurosurgery-in-india\/"},"modified":"2024-09-25T05:16:22","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T05:16:22","slug":"neurosurgery-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/neurosurgery-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Neurosurgery in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- META DATA --><br \/>\n\tmtctheme_content = &#8220;<div id=\"pagemenu\" class=\"page-menu\"><a href=\"#conditions\">Conditions<\/a><a href=\"#cost\">Cost<\/a><a href=\"#procedures\">Procedures<\/a><a href=\"#best_hospitals\">Best Hospitals<\/a><a href=\"#best_neurosurgeons\">Best Neurosurgeons<\/a><a href=\"#FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/div>rnrn<div id=\"synopsis\" class=\"content-area content-area--synopsis\"><p><strong>Neurosurgery in India<\/strong> can help you if you are looking for a quality treatment for a neurological condition. This article discusses various neurosurgery procedure in India, top neurosurgeons, their quality and effectiveness.<\/p>\n<\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"conditions\" class=\"section-heading\">Neurosurgery<\/h2>\n    rnrnNeurosurgery is a surgical treatment for a <strong>disease or injury in the brain, spinal cord, spinal column<\/strong>, and <strong>peripheral nerves<\/strong> in the body. Some common neurological conditions that Neurosurgeons treat are:rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Central nervous system infections like Meningitis<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Spinal Disc Herniation<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Spinal Stenosis<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Traumatic injuries of head (brain hemorrhage), spine, and peripheral nerves<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Epilepsy<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Parkinson&#8217;s Disease<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Tumors of the spine, spinal cord and peripheral nerves<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn\n    <h2 id=\"cost\" class=\"section-heading\">Neurosurgery Cost in India<\/h2>\n    rnrnThe cost of neurosurgical procedures in <strong>India<\/strong> starts from<strong> $5,000 and averages to $9,000<\/strong>. Traditional procedures that require incision usually cost less than modern non-invasive or minimally invasive ones.rnrnThe cost of non-invasive procedures like <strong>Cyber Knife Surgery<\/strong> may vary between<strong> $8,000 &#8211; $11,000<\/strong>. Surgery to control Epileptic seizures may cost around <strong>$5,000 &#8211; $7,500<\/strong>.rn<\/p>\n<table class=\"mtc-table-with-border\">rn<\/p>\n<tbody>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<th>Neurosurgery Type<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<th>India Cost (USD)<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>DBS Surgery<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$25,000 &#8211; $30,000<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Craniotomy<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$9,000 &#8211; $9,600<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Brain Tumor Surgery<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$5,000 &#8211; $7,000<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Gamma Knife Radiosurgery<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$6,000 &#8211; $8,000<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Cyber Knife Radio Surgery<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$8,000 &#8211; $11,000<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Skullbase Surgery<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Depends on case<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Epilepsy Surgery<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$5,000 u2013 $7,500<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/tbody>\n<p>rn<\/table>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right\">*Prices are case dependent<\/h6>\n<p>rn<div class=\"cta cta--post\"><h2>Save BIG on neurosurgery bills!<\/h2><h3>Request FREE quote below<\/h3><a href=\"\/request-quote\" class=\"cta_button btn\">Request quote<\/a><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"procedures\" class=\"section-heading\">Neurosurgery Procedures<\/h2>\n    rn<\/p>\n<h3>Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)<\/h3>\n<p>rnStereotactic Radiosurgery<strong> removes the tumor<\/strong> in the brain or spine with <strong>focused radiation beams<\/strong>. Unlike traditional surgeries, this surgery does not need an incision.rnrnInstead, it uses high-intensity radiation to damage the DNA of abnormal cells without damaging the surrounding healthy cells.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>Mayo Clinic<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Stereotactic radiosurgery<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) uses many precisely focused radiation beams to treat tumors and other problems in the brain, neck, lungs, liver, spine and other parts of the body.'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/stereotactic-radiosurgery\/about\/pac-20384526>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/span>rnrnIt is called <strong>Stereotaxic surgery or Stereotaxy<\/strong>. There are mainly 3 types of Stereotactic Radiosurgery:rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Gamma Knife Radiosurgery (GKSRS)<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnSpecial Gamma Knife machines target gamma rays at abnormal growths in the brain. Gamma Knife Surgery is the <strong>gold standard for treating tumors<\/strong> in the brain and has been in use for 40+ years.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>University of Virginia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Comparison Gamma Knife to CyberKnife<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'Single source linear accelerator with robotic arm to compensate for patient movement during treatment; not exclusively used for intracranial SRS'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/neurosurgery\/services\/gamma-knife\/for-physicians\/comparison-gamma-knife-to-cyberknife\/>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/span>rnrnIt costs more than the open surgery but is non-invasive and is less risky. In India&#8217;s accredited hospitals, Gamma Knife surgery may cost between <strong>$6,000 to $8,000<\/strong>.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Cyber Knife Radiosurgery (CKSRS)<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrn<\/p>\n<div class=\"columns\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rnrn<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58834\" src=\"http:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2020\/02\/cyberknife-india.jpg\" alt=\"Cyber Knife Surgery in India\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" \/>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rnrnCyber Knife machines target photons or Xrays at abnormal growths.rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>The rays can be targeted accurately from over a thousand positions in real-time, causing no damage to surrounding tissues.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>You may not require anesthesia during Cyber Knife procedure.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n\n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>Pasadena Cyberknife Centre<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cyberknife vs Gamma Knife<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'CyberKnife patients require no general or local anesthesia during the procedure, unlike Gamma Knifeu2019s.'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/pasadenacyberknife.com\/cyberknife-vs-gamma-knife\/>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rnThe cost of <a href=\"http:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/cyberknife-radiotherapy-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cyber Knife Surgery in India<\/a> is $8,000 &#8211; $11,000.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>rnrnOur partner hospital uses advanced technologies like CyberKnifeu00ae Robotic Radio Surgery System and is one of the first to introduce it in the Asia Pacific region.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Frameless Stereotactic Surgery<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnThis surgery uses the <strong>Neuronavigation technique<\/strong> to treat tumors that are deep within the brain or movement disorders like Parkinson&#8217;s Disease.rnrnHere the images of the brain <strong>guide the surgeon<\/strong> to the target during the surgery. It may remove large brain tumors with accuracy.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery<\/h3>\n<p>rnDBS involves placing an implant in the brain that <strong>sends electrical impulses to specific areas<\/strong> in the brain (usually brain areas responsible for movement).rnrnBecause of the implant&#8217;s functional similarity to a cardiac pacemaker, it is also called a <strong>brain pacemaker or neurostimulator<\/strong>.rnrnIt is usually done to treat movement disorders like Parkinson&#8217;s Disease.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>Mayfield Brain and Spine<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Deep brain stimulation (DBS)<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgery to implant a device that sends electrical signals to brain areas responsible for body movement. '<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/mayfieldclinic.com\/pe-dbs.htm>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[4]<\/sup><\/span> If you plan to have Deep Brain Stimulation surgery in India, the surgery may cost you <strong>$25,000 &#8211; $30,000<\/strong>.rn<\/p>\n<h3>Epilepsy Surgery<\/h3>\n<p>rnEpilepsy surgery may<strong> reduce seizures in epileptic patients<\/strong> to some extent. There are several ways your surgeon may perform the surgery to treat Epilepsy -rn<\/p>\n<ol>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Remove the specific part of brain which is causing seizures.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Or separate the seizure-causing part of the brain from the rest of the brain.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Or stop nerve impulses that cause siezures by disrupting their path.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>Epilepsy Society<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Epilepsy surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'Epilepsy surgery is the name for the different types of brain surgery (also called neurosurgery) that some people with epilepsy have, to stop or reduce their seizures.'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/epilepsysociety.org.uk\/about-epilepsy\/treatment\/epilepsy-and-brain-surgery#.Xky68ygzaUl>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[5]<\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ol>\n<p>rnIn India, the average cost of Epilepsy Surgery varies between <strong>$5,000 &#8211; $7,500<\/strong>. The cost may vary depending on the route your surgeon thinks is the best to <strong>treat Epileptic siezures.<\/strong>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Skull Base Surgery (Cranial Base Surgery)<\/h3>\n<p>rnIt is a surgical method to <strong>remove a tumor at the base of the skull<\/strong>. The surgery is complex because of the tumor&#8217;s proximity to important blood vessels and nerves.rnrnDue to its <strong>complexity<\/strong>, a team of Neurosurgeon, Plastic Surgeon, Vascular Surgeon, and Neck Surgeon may do this surgery.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>Stanford Medicine<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Skull Base Surgery Program<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'Skull base surgery is a highly specialized field that addresses tumors and other abnormalities on the underside of the brain or base of the skull.'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/stanfordhealthcare.org\/medical-clinics\/skull-base-surgery-program.html>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[6]<\/sup><\/span>rnrnThough the cost may depend on several factors exclusive to the patient, Skull Base Surgery in India may cost between <strong>$5,000 u2013 $7,000.<\/strong>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Neuro-Endoscopic Surgery<\/h3>\n<p>rnIt is a minimally invasive technique to treat certain <strong>brain tumors, hydrocephalus, drainage of brain abscesses or cysts<\/strong>, and <strong>brain aneurysms<\/strong>.rnrnIn this surgery, the surgeon inserts a small camera (endoscope) into the patient&#8217;s brain through a small incision to access and treat the problem area.rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"best_hospitals\" class=\"section-heading\">Best Accredited Neurosurgery Hospitals in India<\/h2>\n    rnrnIndia is home to internationally <strong>accredited neurosurgery hospitals<\/strong>. These hospitals use minimally invasive surgical methods (when possible) and give importance to the patient&#8217;s comfort and quality of treatment.rnrn<div id=\"0nJM\" class=\"content-area content-area--box\"><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"column\"><p>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"column\"><p>rnrn<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58907\" src=\"http:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2020\/02\/Apollo-hospitals-1.png\" alt=\"Apollo Hospitals India for Neurosurgery\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"column\"><p>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Apollo Hospitals<\/h3>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>7 JCI-accredited hospitals<\/strong> in Chennai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Specialized equipments<\/strong> like Neuroendoscopy and Novalis Tx Unit.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Dedicated <strong>Neuro ICU<\/strong> and Neuro post-op ICU.<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"video-container\"><lite-youtube class=\"\" videoid=\"0TzvhxxLVOI\" posterquality=\"sddefault\"><a class=\"lite-youtube-fallback\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0TzvhxxLVOI\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/lite-youtube><h5>Neurosurgery in India | Apollo Hospitals International | Best JCI-Accredited Neurosurgery Hospital<\/h5><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"mtc-listing-carousel\"><div class=\"mtc-carousel-wrap\"><div class=\"mtc-carousel\"><div id=\"1497\" class=\"listing-card listing-card-v2 listing-card--not-search listing-card-v2--portrait\"><div class=\"listing-card__left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Blog-Card-Image_BLK-Max-Healthcare.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Blog-Card-Image_BLK-Max-Healthcare.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Blog-Card-Image_BLK-Max-Healthcare-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"listing-card__center\"><div class=\"listing-card__center__name_cover\"><h5 class=\"listing-card__center__name\"><a id=\"clinic_carousel_1\" href= \"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/get-free-pricing\/blk-max-super-speciality-hospital-delhi-india\" >BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"mtc-badge mtc-badge--winner\" data-tippy-content=\"<p>The clinics associated with us have international accreditations from reputable organizations and excellent client feedback.<\/p>\"><i class=\"mtc-trophy\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"listing-card__center__rating\"><span class=\"Stars\" style=\"--rating: 4.7;\" > <span><span><strong>4.7<\/strong> (16,401<span class=\"mtc-badge mtc-badge--verified--alt\" data-tippy-content=\" <p>Our partner hospitals\/doctors are screened based on their credentials, patient satisfaction & online presence.<\/p>\"> Verified <\/span>Reviews)<\/span><\/div><div class=\"listing-card__center__address\"><i class=\"mtc-geo\"><\/i><span class=\"full_address\">Pusa Rd, Radha Soami Satsang, Rajendra Place, New Delhi, 110005<\/span><span class=\"city_country\">New Delhi, India<\/span><\/div><div class=\"listing-card__center__about\"><div class=\"mtc_about_content\"><p>The <strong><span class=\"abbreviation\" data-tippy-content=\"Joint Commission International\">JCI<\/span>-accredited<\/strong>\u00a0facility is one of the largest private clinics in Delhi and ranks among the <strong>top 10<\/strong> multi-specialty hospitals.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the Max Healthcare Group, a leading provider in India, it caters to both domestic and international patients.<\/p>\n<p>The hospital specializes in cancer treatment, bariatric surgery, and cardiology, using advanced equipment that meets European hospital standards.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><a class=\"moreless-button\" href=\"#\">Read more<\/a><\/div><div class=\"bullets_cover\"><ul class=\"listing-card__center__bullets \"><li><i class=\"mtc-check-circle-fill\"><\/i>60+ Years of Experience<\/li><li><i class=\"mtc-check-circle-fill\"><\/i>JCI Accredited<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"listing-card__center__bullets\"><li><i class=\"mtc-check-circle-fill\"><\/i>NABH Accredited<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"listing-card__center__procedures\"><div class=\"listing-sp_text\"> Procedures Offered : <\/div><div class=\"listing-procedures\">Orthopedic, Neuro &amp; Spine, Cosmetic, Bariatric, & More<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"listing-card__right\"><div class=\"listing-card__right__cta\"><div class=\"appointment_cover\"><a href=\"\/book-an-appointment\/blk-max-super-speciality-hospital-delhi-india\" class=\"mtc-btn mtc-btn--primary\">Book Appointment <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"listing-card-v2__show-more\"><button>Show More<\/button><\/div><div class=\"listing-card-v2__more\"><ul>\n<li><span class=\"abbreviation\" data-tippy-content=\"Joint Commission International\">JCI<\/span>-accredited hospital with 650+ beds and 300+ medical experts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced Neuro technologies<\/strong> like Intra operative Neuro Monitoring, Electroencephalogram (EEG), and Electromyography (EMG).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Neurosurgical treatments<\/strong> for Epilepsy, Stroke, Back Pain, Microscopic &amp; Endoscopic Disc Surgeries, and Brain &amp; Spine tumours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"26635\" class=\"listing-card listing-card-v2 listing-card--not-search listing-card-v2--portrait\"><div class=\"listing-card__left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Apollo-Hospital-Ahmedabad.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Apollo-Hospital-Ahmedabad.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Apollo-Hospital-Ahmedabad-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"listing-card__center\"><div class=\"listing-card__center__name_cover\"><h5 class=\"listing-card__center__name\"><a id=\"clinic_carousel_2\" href= \"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/get-free-pricing\/apollo-hospital-international-limited-ahmedabad-india\" >Apollo Hospital International Limited<\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"listing-card__center__rating\"><span class=\"Stars\" style=\"--rating: 4.7;\" > <span><span><strong>4.7<\/strong> (12,365<span class=\"mtc-badge mtc-badge--verified--alt\" data-tippy-content=\" <p>Our partner hospitals\/doctors are screened based on their credentials, patient satisfaction & online presence.<\/p>\"> Verified <\/span>Reviews)<\/span><\/div><div class=\"listing-card__center__address\"><i class=\"mtc-geo\"><\/i><span class=\"full_address\">Plot No, 1A, Gandhinagar - Ahmedabad Rd, GIDC Bhat, estate, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382428<\/span><span class=\"city_country\">Ahmedabad, India<\/span><\/div><div class=\"listing-card__center__about\"><div class=\"mtc_about_content\"><p>With a legacy of <strong>more than 20 years<\/strong>, AHIL is a premier destination for healthcare services in Ahmedabad, India.<\/p>\n<p>With over <strong>six Centers of Excellence<\/strong> and <strong>35+ specialty branches<\/strong>, AHIL delivers comprehensive clinical care to <strong>18,000+ patients<\/strong> <strong>annually<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><a class=\"moreless-button\" href=\"#\">Read more<\/a><\/div><div class=\"bullets_cover\"><ul class=\"listing-card__center__bullets \"><li><i class=\"mtc-check-circle-fill\"><\/i>ISO Certified<\/li><li><i class=\"mtc-check-circle-fill\"><\/i>JCI Accredited<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"listing-card__center__bullets\"><li><i class=\"mtc-check-circle-fill\"><\/i>NABH Accredited<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"listing-card__center__procedures\"><div class=\"listing-sp_text\"> Procedures Offered : <\/div><div class=\"listing-procedures\">Orthopedic, Neuro &amp; Spine, Bariatric, General Surgery, & More<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"listing-card__right\"><div class=\"listing-card__right__cta\"><div class=\"appointment_cover\"><a href=\"\/book-an-appointment\/apollo-hospital-international-limited-ahmedabad-india\" class=\"mtc-btn mtc-btn--primary\">Book Appointment <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"1712\" class=\"listing-card listing-card-v2 listing-card--not-search listing-card-v2--portrait\"><div class=\"listing-card__left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Apollo-Hospital-Chennai.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Apollo-Hospital-Chennai.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Apollo-Hospital-Chennai-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"listing-card__center\"><div class=\"listing-card__center__name_cover\"><h5 class=\"listing-card__center__name\"><a id=\"clinic_carousel_3\" href= \"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/get-free-pricing\/apollo-hospital-chennai-india\" >Apollo Hospital, Greams Road<\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"listing-card__center__rating\"><span class=\"Stars\" style=\"--rating: 4.7;\" > <span><span><strong>4.7<\/strong> (43,060<span class=\"mtc-badge mtc-badge--verified--alt\" data-tippy-content=\" <p>Our partner hospitals\/doctors are screened based on their credentials, patient satisfaction & online presence.<\/p>\"> Verified <\/span>Reviews)<\/span><\/div><div class=\"listing-card__center__address\"><i class=\"mtc-geo\"><\/i><span class=\"full_address\">Greams Lane, 21, Greams Rd, Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006<\/span><span class=\"city_country\">Chennai, India<\/span><\/div><div class=\"listing-card__center__about\"><div class=\"mtc_about_content\"><p>The <strong><span class=\"abbreviation\" data-tippy-content=\"Joint Commission International\">JCI<\/span>-accredited<\/strong> hospital is the flagship of the Apollo Group and treats over<strong> 20,000<\/strong> international patients annually<\/p>\n<p>With more than 60 departments, this multi-specialty hospital is staffed by <strong>internationally trained<\/strong> medical experts and supported by dedicated care teams.<\/p>\n<p>They prioritize your health and comfort with <strong>state-of-the-art<\/strong> facilities, providing exceptional care from the moment you arrive.<\/p>\n<\/div><a class=\"moreless-button\" href=\"#\">Read more<\/a><\/div><div class=\"bullets_cover\"><ul class=\"listing-card__center__bullets \"><li><i class=\"mtc-check-circle-fill\"><\/i>JCI Accredited<\/li><li><i class=\"mtc-check-circle-fill\"><\/i>NABH Accredited<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"listing-card__center__bullets\"><li><i class=\"mtc-check-circle-fill\"><\/i>ISO Certified<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"listing-card__center__procedures\"><div class=\"listing-sp_text\"> Procedures Offered : <\/div><div class=\"listing-procedures\">Orthopedic, Neuro &amp; Spine, Bariatric, General Surgery, & More<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"listing-card__right\"><div class=\"listing-card__right__cta\"><div class=\"appointment_cover\"><a href=\"\/book-an-appointment\/apollo-hospital-chennai-india\" class=\"mtc-btn mtc-btn--primary\">Book Appointment <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"best_neurosurgeons\" class=\"section-heading\">Top Neurosurgeons in India<\/h2>\n    rnrn<div id=\"doctors1\" class=\"tabs-doctor tabs-content\"><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"cta cta--post\"><h2>Connect with top neurosurgeons!<\/h2><h3>Our consultants are here to help<\/h3><a href=\"\/schedule-call\" class=\"cta_button btn\">Book appointment<\/a><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"FAQs\" class=\"section-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n    rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">How long will be the hospital stay for a Neurosurgery procedure in India?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnDuration of hospital stay depends on the type of surgery you have. On an average, Neurosurgery patients are required to stay for<strong> 5 &#8211; 7 days in the hospital.<\/strong>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">For how long will I have to stay in India post-surgery?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnYou may be required to stay for 5 &#8211; 7 days in India after you are discharged. During these days, your surgeon will monitor your condition closely and ensure you are <strong>healthy enough to travel back<\/strong>.rnrnWe can help you find good quality hotels near the hospital for post-surgery stay.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">When can I join back work after Neurosurgery?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnWhether it is safe for you to join work depends on the nature of your work and your recovery. On an average Neurosurgery patients can <strong>join work 2 &#8211; 4 weeks after surgery<\/strong>.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Can I stay in touch with my doctor\/surgeon after I return home?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnYes. Your surgeon can provide <strong>followup over call and email<\/strong>. They can also help cross consult reports with your local doctor.rnrnTo consult your doctor again after you return home, you can contact your case manager.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Is Neurosurgery affordable in India?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnYes. Though our partner hospitals provide the highest quality in Neurosurgery, your <strong>surgery in India will cost only a fraction<\/strong> of what it would have in the US.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">How can I get Neurosurgery in India?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnOnce you contact us, a <strong>Case Manager will be in touch with you within 24 hours<\/strong> to know about your needs and concerns. They will help you get your surgery scheduled in the best accredited hospitals and experienced Neurosurgeons in India.rnrnYou will need to submit to your Case Manager your medical reports (CT scans, MRIs, EEG, PET scans, SPECT scans) as asked by your Neurosurgeon in India. These reports will help them analyze and suggest the best treatment for your case.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">What is the status of quality and safety of Neurosurgery in India?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnTechnology and quality of Neurosurgery in India is comparable to the world&#8217;s best hospitals.rnrnAlthough India is home to countless hospitals, the top hospitals here are accredited by the Joint Commission International <strong>(JCI)<\/strong> or National Accreditation Board for Hospitals <strong>(NABH)<\/strong>.rnrnTo know more about the hospital best suited for your needs, fill out our quote form. A dedicated Case Manager will guide you through the journey of Neurosurgery in India.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">What is Craniotomy? In what cases my surgeon may do it?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnIn the medical world, &#8220;tomy&#8221; means &#8220;removal&#8221;. In Craniotomy, the surgeon will<strong> remove some part of the bone or skull.<\/strong> It is usually done as a part of another procedure to expose the problem part of the brain.rnrnIt may be done during a surgery for brain tumor, aneurysm, remove blood clots, epilepsy or hydrocephalus.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Will I need Visa to travel to India?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnYes. The patient will need Medical Visa, and any attendants with the patient will need <strong>Medical Attendant Visa<\/strong>. We can help you get the visa by providing the Medical Visa Invitation Letter.rnrnAn easy way to <strong>apply for Medical Visa<\/strong> is online on iVisa.com.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>iVisa<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indian Medical Visa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'Indian Medial Visa....'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.ivisa.com\/india-medical-visa-application>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[7]<\/sup><\/span>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">What if I need to stay longer than permitted by my Visa?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnThe Medical Visa in India allows you to<strong> extend the length of your stay<\/strong> if there is a medical emergency. Also bear in mind that &#8220;Medical e-Visa&#8221; is not extendable.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Will my doctors\/surgeon in India talk in English?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnYes, our staff and the doctors speak in <strong>English<\/strong>. Our partner hospitals can also arrange an interpreter. All you need to do is ask your case manager in advance.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Do I need an orthopedic surgeon or a neurosurgeon for spine surgery in India?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnBoth orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon may perform a spine surgery.rnrnAn orthopedic surgeon <strong>specializes in disorders of bones and joints<\/strong> including those of the spine. They may be trained to treat spinal deformities like Scoliosis or Disc Herniations.rnrnA <strong>neurosurgeon<\/strong> specializes in treatment disorders and injuries in the<strong> brain, spine, spinal cord, and nerves<\/strong>. Some spine surgeons may focus their practice on spinal problems.rnrnTo specialize in spine surgery procedures, both orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons complete fellowship or training in spine surgery.rnrnTo select a surgeon for spine, you can check their specialty during fellowship or training and whether they have performed successful spine surgeries before.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>Spine Health<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insights on Choosing a Spine Surgeon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'The number one reason back surgery fails is because of an incorrect diagnosis. Finding an experienced, skilled spine surgeon will help increase the odds of getting a correct diagnosis and a corrective surgery.'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.spine-health.com\/treatment\/spine-specialists\/insights-choosing-spine-surgeon>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[8]<\/sup><\/span>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"cta cta--post\"><h2>Visit India for neurosurgery!<\/h2><h3>Take the first step with MTC<\/h3><a href=\"\/request-quote\" class=\"cta_button btn\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">References<\/h2>\n    rnrn<div class=\"content-area content-area--reference\">rn<\/p>\n<ol>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>MayoClinic: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/stereotactic-radiosurgery\/about\/pac-20384526\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stereotactic Radiosurgery<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Pasadena Cyber Knife: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/pasadenacyberknife.com\/cyberknife-vs-gamma-knife\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Difference Between Gamma Knife and Cyber Knife<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>University of Virginia School of Medicine: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/neurosurgery\/services\/gamma-knife\/for-physicians\/comparison-gamma-knife-to-cyberknife\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Comparison Gamma Knife to CyberKnife<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Mayfieled Brain and Spine Cincinnati: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mayfieldclinic.com\/pe-dbs.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Deep Brain Stimulation<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Epilepsy Society: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epilepsysociety.org.uk\/brain-surgery-epilepsy#.XkZmZigzaUk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brain Surgery or Neurosurgery for Epilepsy<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Stanford Health Care: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stanfordhealthcare.org\/medical-treatments\/s\/skull-base-surgery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Skull Base Surgery &#8211; Cranial Base Surgery<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>India Medical Visa: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ivisa.com\/india-medical-visa-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iVisa<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Spine-health:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spine-health.com\/treatment\/spine-specialists\/insights-choosing-spine-surgeon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Insights on Choosing a Spine Surgeon<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ol>\n<p>rn<\/div>&#8221;<br \/>\n\t\t\tmtctheme_title = &#8220;Neurosurgery in India&#8221;<br \/>\n\t\t\tmtctheme_synopsis = &#8220;<strong>Neurosurgery in India<\/strong> can help you if you are looking for a quality treatment for a neurological condition. 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This article discusses various neurosurgery procedure in India, top neurosurgeons, their quality and effectiveness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":87179,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"categories":[465],"tags":[],"location":[85],"procedure":[466],"class_list":["post-12173","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-neurosurgery","location-india","procedure-neurology"],"cmb2":{"mtctheme_metabox_toc":{"mtctheme_toc":""},"mtctheme_metabox_post":{"mtctheme_full_width":"","mtctheme_form_background_image":"","mtctheme_form_background_image_id":"","mtctheme_featured_post":"off","mtctheme_title":"Neurosurgery in India ","mtctheme_reviewed_by":"","mtctheme_content":"[pagemenu]\r\n\r\n[synopsis]\r\n\r\n[h2 id=\"conditions\" heading=\"Neurosurgery\"]\r\n\r\nNeurosurgery is a surgical treatment for a <strong>disease or injury in the brain, spinal cord, spinal column<\/strong>, and <strong>peripheral nerves<\/strong> in the body. Some common neurological conditions that Neurosurgeons treat are:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Central nervous system infections like Meningitis<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Spinal Disc Herniation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Spinal Stenosis<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Traumatic injuries of head (brain hemorrhage), spine, and peripheral nerves<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Epilepsy<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Parkinson's Disease<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Tumors of the spine, spinal cord and peripheral nerves<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[h2 id=\"cost\" heading=\"Neurosurgery Cost in India\"]\r\n\r\nThe cost of neurosurgical procedures in <strong>India<\/strong> starts from<strong> $5,000 and averages to $9,000<\/strong>. Traditional procedures that require incision usually cost less than modern non-invasive or minimally invasive ones.\r\n\r\nThe cost of non-invasive procedures like <strong>Cyber Knife Surgery<\/strong> may vary between<strong> $8,000 - $11,000<\/strong>. Surgery to control Epileptic seizures may cost around <strong>$5,000 - $7,500<\/strong>.\r\n<table class=\"mtc-table-with-border\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Neurosurgery Type<\/th>\r\n<th>India Cost (USD)<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>DBS Surgery<\/td>\r\n<td>$25,000 - $30,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Craniotomy<\/td>\r\n<td>$9,000 - $9,600<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Brain Tumor Surgery<\/td>\r\n<td>$5,000 - $7,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Gamma Knife Radiosurgery<\/td>\r\n<td>$6,000 - $8,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Cyber Knife Radio Surgery<\/td>\r\n<td>$8,000 - $11,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Skullbase Surgery<\/td>\r\n<td>Depends on case<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Epilepsy Surgery<\/td>\r\n<td>$5,000 \u2013 $7,500<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\">*Prices are case dependent<\/h6>\r\n[cta heading=\"Save BIG on neurosurgery bills!\" subheading=\"Request FREE quote below\" button=\"Request quote\" url=\"\/request-quote\"]\r\n\r\n[h2 id=\"procedures\" heading=\"Neurosurgery Procedures\"]\r\n<h3>Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)<\/h3>\r\nStereotactic Radiosurgery<strong> removes the tumor<\/strong> in the brain or spine with <strong>focused radiation beams<\/strong>. Unlike traditional surgeries, this surgery does not need an incision.\r\n\r\nInstead, it uses high-intensity radiation to damage the DNA of abnormal cells without damaging the surrounding healthy cells.[reference name=\"Mayo Clinic\" heading=\"Stereotactic radiosurgery\" number=\"1\" text=\"Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) uses many precisely focused radiation beams to treat tumors and other problems in the brain, neck, lungs, liver, spine and other parts of the body.\" url=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/stereotactic-radiosurgery\/about\/pac-20384526\"]\r\n\r\nIt is called <strong>Stereotaxic surgery or Stereotaxy<\/strong>. There are mainly 3 types of Stereotactic Radiosurgery:\r\n\r\n[accordion title=\"Gamma Knife Radiosurgery (GKSRS)\"]\r\n\r\nSpecial Gamma Knife machines target gamma rays at abnormal growths in the brain. Gamma Knife Surgery is the <strong>gold standard for treating tumors<\/strong> in the brain and has been in use for 40+ years.[reference name=\"University of Virginia\" heading=\"Comparison Gamma Knife to CyberKnife\" number=\"2\" text=\"Single source linear accelerator with robotic arm to compensate for patient movement during treatment; not exclusively used for intracranial SRS\" url=\"https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/neurosurgery\/services\/gamma-knife\/for-physicians\/comparison-gamma-knife-to-cyberknife\/\"]\r\n\r\nIt costs more than the open surgery but is non-invasive and is less risky. In India's accredited hospitals, Gamma Knife surgery may cost between <strong>$6,000 to $8,000<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n[\/accordion]\r\n\r\n[accordion title=\"Cyber Knife Radiosurgery (CKSRS)\"]\r\n\r\n[columns]\r\n\r\n[column]\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58834\" src=\"http:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2020\/02\/cyberknife-india.jpg\" alt=\"Cyber Knife Surgery in India\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" \/>\r\n\r\n[column]\r\n\r\nCyber Knife machines target photons or Xrays at abnormal growths.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The rays can be targeted accurately from over a thousand positions in real-time, causing no damage to surrounding tissues.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You may not require anesthesia during Cyber Knife procedure.[reference name=\"Pasadena Cyberknife Centre\" heading=\"Cyberknife vs Gamma Knife\" number=\"3\" text=\"CyberKnife patients require no general or local anesthesia during the procedure, unlike Gamma Knife\u2019s.\" url=\"https:\/\/pasadenacyberknife.com\/cyberknife-vs-gamma-knife\/\"]<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThe cost of <a href=\"http:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/cyberknife-radiotherapy-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cyber Knife Surgery in India<\/a> is $8,000 - $11,000.\r\n\r\n[\/columns]\r\n\r\nOur partner hospital uses advanced technologies like CyberKnife\u00ae Robotic Radio Surgery System and is one of the first to introduce it in the Asia Pacific region.\r\n\r\n[\/accordion]\r\n\r\n[accordion title=\"Frameless Stereotactic Surgery\"]\r\n\r\nThis surgery uses the <strong>Neuronavigation technique<\/strong> to treat tumors that are deep within the brain or movement disorders like Parkinson's Disease.\r\n\r\nHere the images of the brain <strong>guide the surgeon<\/strong> to the target during the surgery. It may remove large brain tumors with accuracy.\r\n\r\n[\/accordion]\r\n<h3>Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery<\/h3>\r\nDBS involves placing an implant in the brain that <strong>sends electrical impulses to specific areas<\/strong> in the brain (usually brain areas responsible for movement).\r\n\r\nBecause of the implant's functional similarity to a cardiac pacemaker, it is also called a <strong>brain pacemaker or neurostimulator<\/strong>.\r\n\r\nIt is usually done to treat movement disorders like Parkinson's Disease.[reference name=\"Mayfield Brain and Spine\" heading=\"Deep brain stimulation (DBS)\" number=\"4\" text=\"Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgery to implant a device that sends electrical signals to brain areas responsible for body movement. \" url=\"https:\/\/mayfieldclinic.com\/pe-dbs.htm\"] If you plan to have Deep Brain Stimulation surgery in India, the surgery may cost you <strong>$25,000 - $30,000<\/strong>.\r\n<h3>Epilepsy Surgery<\/h3>\r\nEpilepsy surgery may<strong> reduce seizures in epileptic patients<\/strong> to some extent. There are several ways your surgeon may perform the surgery to treat Epilepsy -\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Remove the specific part of brain which is causing seizures.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Or separate the seizure-causing part of the brain from the rest of the brain.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Or stop nerve impulses that cause siezures by disrupting their path.[reference name=\"Epilepsy Society\" heading=\"Epilepsy surgery\" number=\"5\" text=\"Epilepsy surgery is the name for the different types of brain surgery (also called neurosurgery) that some people with epilepsy have, to stop or reduce their seizures.\" url=\"https:\/\/epilepsysociety.org.uk\/about-epilepsy\/treatment\/epilepsy-and-brain-surgery#.Xky68ygzaUl\"]<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nIn India, the average cost of Epilepsy Surgery varies between <strong>$5,000 - $7,500<\/strong>. The cost may vary depending on the route your surgeon thinks is the best to <strong>treat Epileptic siezures.<\/strong>\r\n<h3>Skull Base Surgery (Cranial Base Surgery)<\/h3>\r\nIt is a surgical method to <strong>remove a tumor at the base of the skull<\/strong>. The surgery is complex because of the tumor's proximity to important blood vessels and nerves.\r\n\r\nDue to its <strong>complexity<\/strong>, a team of Neurosurgeon, Plastic Surgeon, Vascular Surgeon, and Neck Surgeon may do this surgery.[reference name=\"Stanford Medicine\" heading=\"Skull Base Surgery Program\" number=\"6\" text=\"Skull base surgery is a highly specialized field that addresses tumors and other abnormalities on the underside of the brain or base of the skull.\" url=\"https:\/\/stanfordhealthcare.org\/medical-clinics\/skull-base-surgery-program.html\"]\r\n\r\nThough the cost may depend on several factors exclusive to the patient, Skull Base Surgery in India may cost between <strong>$5,000 \u2013 $7,000.<\/strong>\r\n<h3>Neuro-Endoscopic Surgery<\/h3>\r\nIt is a minimally invasive technique to treat certain <strong>brain tumors, hydrocephalus, drainage of brain abscesses or cysts<\/strong>, and <strong>brain aneurysms<\/strong>.\r\n\r\nIn this surgery, the surgeon inserts a small camera (endoscope) into the patient's brain through a small incision to access and treat the problem area.\r\n\r\n[h2 id=\"best_hospitals\" heading=\"Best Accredited Neurosurgery Hospitals in India\"]\r\n\r\nIndia is home to internationally <strong>accredited neurosurgery hospitals<\/strong>. These hospitals use minimally invasive surgical methods (when possible) and give importance to the patient's comfort and quality of treatment.\r\n\r\n[box]\r\n\r\n[columns]\r\n\r\n[column]\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58907\" src=\"http:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2020\/02\/Apollo-hospitals-1.png\" alt=\"Apollo Hospitals India for Neurosurgery\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n\r\n[column]\r\n<h3>Apollo Hospitals<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>7 JCI-accredited hospitals<\/strong> in Chennai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Specialized equipments<\/strong> like Neuroendoscopy and Novalis Tx Unit.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Dedicated <strong>Neuro ICU<\/strong> and Neuro post-op ICU.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/columns]\r\n\r\n[youtube id=\"0TzvhxxLVOI\" title=\"Neurosurgery in India | Apollo Hospitals International | Best JCI-Accredited Neurosurgery Hospital\"]\r\n\r\n[listing1]\r\n\r\n[h2 id=\"best_neurosurgeons\" heading=\"Top Neurosurgeons in India\"]\r\n\r\n[doctors1]\r\n\r\n[cta heading=\"Connect with top neurosurgeons!\" subheading=\"Our consultants are here to help\" button=\"Book appointment\" url=\"\/schedule-call\"]\r\n\r\n[h2 id=\"FAQs\" heading=\"FAQs\"]\r\n\r\n[accordion title=\"How long will be the hospital stay for a Neurosurgery procedure in India?\"]\r\n\r\nDuration of hospital stay depends on the type of surgery you have. On an average, Neurosurgery patients are required to stay for<strong> 5 - 7 days in the hospital.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n[\/accordion]\r\n\r\n[accordion title=\"For how long will I have to stay in India post-surgery?\"]\r\n\r\nYou may be required to stay for 5 - 7 days in India after you are discharged. During these days, your surgeon will monitor your condition closely and ensure you are <strong>healthy enough to travel back<\/strong>.\r\n\r\nWe can help you find good quality hotels near the hospital for post-surgery stay.\r\n\r\n[\/accordion]\r\n\r\n[accordion title=\"When can I join back work after Neurosurgery?\"]\r\n\r\nWhether it is safe for you to join work depends on the nature of your work and your recovery. On an average Neurosurgery patients can <strong>join work 2 - 4 weeks after surgery<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n[\/accordion]\r\n\r\n[accordion title=\"Can I stay in touch with my doctor\/surgeon after I return home?\"]\r\n\r\nYes. Your surgeon can provide <strong>followup over call and email<\/strong>. They can also help cross consult reports with your local doctor.\r\n\r\nTo consult your doctor again after you return home, you can contact your case manager.\r\n\r\n[\/accordion]\r\n\r\n[accordion title=\"Is Neurosurgery affordable in India?\"]\r\n\r\nYes. Though our partner hospitals provide the highest quality in Neurosurgery, your <strong>surgery in India will cost only a fraction<\/strong> of what it would have in the US.\r\n\r\n[\/accordion]\r\n\r\n[accordion title=\"How can I get Neurosurgery in India?\"]\r\n\r\nOnce you contact us, a <strong>Case Manager will be in touch with you within 24 hours<\/strong> to know about your needs and concerns. They will help you get your surgery scheduled in the best accredited hospitals and experienced Neurosurgeons in India.\r\n\r\nYou will need to submit to your Case Manager your medical reports (CT scans, MRIs, EEG, PET scans, SPECT scans) as asked by your Neurosurgeon in India. These reports will help them analyze and suggest the best treatment for your case.\r\n\r\n[\/accordion]\r\n\r\n[accordion title=\"What is the status of quality and safety of Neurosurgery in India?\"]\r\n\r\nTechnology and quality of Neurosurgery in India is comparable to the world's best hospitals.\r\n\r\nAlthough India is home to countless hospitals, the top hospitals here are accredited by the Joint Commission International <strong>(JCI)<\/strong> or National Accreditation Board for Hospitals <strong>(NABH)<\/strong>.\r\n\r\nTo know more about the hospital best suited for your needs, fill out our quote form. A dedicated Case Manager will guide you through the journey of Neurosurgery in India.\r\n\r\n[\/accordion]\r\n\r\n[accordion title=\"What is Craniotomy? In what cases my surgeon may do it?\"]\r\n\r\nIn the medical world, \"tomy\" means \"removal\". In Craniotomy, the surgeon will<strong> remove some part of the bone or skull.<\/strong> It is usually done as a part of another procedure to expose the problem part of the brain.\r\n\r\nIt may be done during a surgery for brain tumor, aneurysm, remove blood clots, epilepsy or hydrocephalus.\r\n\r\n[\/accordion]\r\n\r\n[accordion title=\"Will I need Visa to travel to India?\"]\r\n\r\nYes. The patient will need Medical Visa, and any attendants with the patient will need <strong>Medical Attendant Visa<\/strong>. We can help you get the visa by providing the Medical Visa Invitation Letter.\r\n\r\nAn easy way to <strong>apply for Medical Visa<\/strong> is online on iVisa.com.[reference name=\"iVisa\" heading=\"Indian Medical Visa\" number=\"7\" text=\"Indian Medial Visa....\" url=\"https:\/\/www.ivisa.com\/india-medical-visa-application\"]\r\n\r\n[\/accordion]\r\n\r\n[accordion title=\"What if I need to stay longer than permitted by my Visa?\"]\r\n\r\nThe Medical Visa in India allows you to<strong> extend the length of your stay<\/strong> if there is a medical emergency. Also bear in mind that \"Medical e-Visa\" is not extendable.\r\n\r\n[\/accordion]\r\n\r\n[accordion title=\"Will my doctors\/surgeon in India talk in English?\"]\r\n\r\nYes, our staff and the doctors speak in <strong>English<\/strong>. Our partner hospitals can also arrange an interpreter. All you need to do is ask your case manager in advance.\r\n\r\n[\/accordion]\r\n\r\n[accordion title=\"Do I need an orthopedic surgeon or a neurosurgeon for spine surgery in India?\"]\r\n\r\nBoth orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon may perform a spine surgery.\r\n\r\nAn orthopedic surgeon <strong>specializes in disorders of bones and joints<\/strong> including those of the spine. They may be trained to treat spinal deformities like Scoliosis or Disc Herniations.\r\n\r\nA <strong>neurosurgeon<\/strong> specializes in treatment disorders and injuries in the<strong> brain, spine, spinal cord, and nerves<\/strong>. Some spine surgeons may focus their practice on spinal problems.\r\n\r\nTo specialize in spine surgery procedures, both orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons complete fellowship or training in spine surgery.\r\n\r\nTo select a surgeon for spine, you can check their specialty during fellowship or training and whether they have performed successful spine surgeries before.[reference name=\"Spine Health\" heading=\"Insights on Choosing a Spine Surgeon\" number=\"8\" text=\"The number one reason back surgery fails is because of an incorrect diagnosis. Finding an experienced, skilled spine surgeon will help increase the odds of getting a correct diagnosis and a corrective surgery.\" url=\"https:\/\/www.spine-health.com\/treatment\/spine-specialists\/insights-choosing-spine-surgeon\"]\r\n\r\n[\/accordion]\r\n\r\n[cta heading=\"Visit India for neurosurgery!\" subheading=\"Take the first step with MTC\" button=\"Contact us\" url=\"\/request-quote\"]\r\n\r\n[h2 id=\"\" heading=\"References\"]\r\n\r\n[bibliography]\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><strong>MayoClinic: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/stereotactic-radiosurgery\/about\/pac-20384526\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stereotactic Radiosurgery<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Pasadena Cyber Knife: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/pasadenacyberknife.com\/cyberknife-vs-gamma-knife\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Difference Between Gamma Knife and Cyber Knife<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>University of Virginia School of Medicine: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/neurosurgery\/services\/gamma-knife\/for-physicians\/comparison-gamma-knife-to-cyberknife\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Comparison Gamma Knife to CyberKnife<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Mayfieled Brain and Spine Cincinnati: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mayfieldclinic.com\/pe-dbs.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Deep Brain Stimulation<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Epilepsy Society: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epilepsysociety.org.uk\/brain-surgery-epilepsy#.XkZmZigzaUk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brain Surgery or Neurosurgery for Epilepsy<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Stanford Health Care: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stanfordhealthcare.org\/medical-treatments\/s\/skull-base-surgery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Skull Base Surgery - Cranial Base Surgery<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>India Medical Visa: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ivisa.com\/india-medical-visa-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iVisa<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Spine-health:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spine-health.com\/treatment\/spine-specialists\/insights-choosing-spine-surgeon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Insights on Choosing a Spine Surgeon<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n[\/bibliography]","mtctheme_insertable_shortcodes":"","mtctheme_synopsis":"<strong>Neurosurgery in India<\/strong> can help you if you are looking for a quality treatment for a neurological condition. 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