How is the Procedure Performed?

The most common procedure is a Radical Prostatectomy. It can be performed as open or robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery.

In Laparoscopic Prostatectomy, the surgeon makes several small incisions instead of one big incision and uses a particular long surgical instrument to remove the prostate, whereas, in open surgery, the surgeon makes incisions in the lower abdomen.

If there is a reasonable chance cancer might have spread to nearby lymph nodes, the surgeon may also remove some of these lymph nodes at this time.

The nodes are sent to the lab to see if they have cancer cells. If cancer cells are found in any nodes, the surgeon might not continue the surgery. This is because it's doubtful that cancer can be cured with surgery, and removing the prostate could lead to serious side effects.

Radical prostatectomy's primary possible side effects are urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction.

These side effects can also occur with other forms of prostate cancer treatment. 

The cost of Prostate Cancer includes:

• Preoperative diagnostic tests cost may include digital rectal exam (DRE), prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, and imaging tests such as X-ray, CT, and MRI

• Surgery cost (Depends upon the type and size of the tumor and the extent to which the tumor has spread)

• Type of Surgery [Radical Prostatectomy or Laparoscopic Prostatectomy]

• Post-Operative cost (there might be a need for Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy before or post-surgery)

• Medicines 

• Patient's hospital stay 

The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:

• Type of hospital and room opted (General, Twin sharing, or Single room)

• The stage and type of cancer

• Patients may require repeated investigation through PET CT and related tests  Post-surgery / Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy

• Any additional tests may be required, such as ECG or blood tests

• An extended stay at the Hospital (Generally, the stay is around 1-2 days)

• Cost of accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident [may take longer duration in case of chemotherapy or radiotherapy sessions] 

  Cost related to Prostate Cancer Surgery in India

  Treatment name	Cost range
  Prostate Cancer-Surgical	Rs.222000 to Rs.296000
  Chemotherapy	Rs.44400 to Rs.59200
  prostatectomy	Rs.177600 to Rs.236800
  prostatectomy	Rs.177600 to Rs.236800
  Radical Prostatectomy	Rs.244200 to Rs.325600