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Small intestine cancer surgery is an operation to remove a cancerous tumor from the small bowel — the long, coiled tube connecting the stomach to the large intestine. The goal is to excise the affected segment along with surrounding tissue and regional lymph nodes, then reconnect the healthy bowel ends so digestion can continue. The specific operation depends on where the tumor sits: tumors in the jejunum or ileum are usually managed with a segmental resection, while duodenal tumors — particularly those near the bile and pancreatic ducts — often require a more complex Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy). Surgery may be performed through a single open incision, through small laparoscopic ports, or with robotic-assisted instruments. Pathology results from the removed specimen guide decisions about chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or surveillance after surgery.
The affected segment of small intestine is removed through a single vertical abdominal incision, then the healthy ends are rejoined — the standard approach for most jejunal and ileal tumors.
Estimated cost: ~$1,000 – $1,500
Typical tests for this variant: Contrast-enhanced CT scan of chest, abdomen, and pelvis, MRI abdomen (if liver involvement or duodenal proximity), CBC, LFT, KFT, PT/INR, Tumor markers — CEA, chromogranin A (if NET suspected), ECG and 2D Echocardiography, Upper GI endoscopy (if not recently performed), Nutritional assessment and albumin level. Done in India before hospital admission.
Estimated cost in India: $6,000 – $8,000
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~7 days
Hospitalisation: ~7 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~21 days recommended
Total stay: approx 35 days
The same bowel segment and lymph nodes are removed through several small port incisions using a camera and long instruments, typically resulting in faster recovery and less post-operative pain than open surgery.
Estimated cost: ~$1,000 – $1,500
Typical tests for this variant: Contrast-enhanced CT scan of chest, abdomen, and pelvis, MRI abdomen (if liver involvement or duodenal proximity), CBC, LFT, KFT, PT/INR, Tumor markers — CEA, chromogranin A (if NET suspected), ECG and 2D Echocardiography, Upper GI endoscopy (if not recently performed), Nutritional assessment and albumin level. Done in India before hospital admission.
Estimated cost in India: $7,000 – $9,000
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~7 days
Hospitalisation: ~6 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~18 days recommended
Total stay: approx 31 days
The resection is performed through small port incisions using robotic arms the surgeon controls from a console, offering enhanced visualisation and precision — particularly useful for tumors in anatomically confined areas.
Estimated cost: ~$1,000 – $1,500
Typical tests for this variant: Contrast-enhanced CT scan of chest, abdomen, and pelvis, MRI abdomen (if liver involvement or duodenal proximity), CBC, LFT, KFT, PT/INR, Tumor markers — CEA, chromogranin A (if NET suspected), ECG and 2D Echocardiography, Upper GI endoscopy (if not recently performed), Nutritional assessment and albumin level. Done in India before hospital admission.
Estimated cost in India: $8,000 – $10,000
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~7 days
Hospitalisation: ~6 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~18 days recommended
Total stay: approx 31 days
A major operation for duodenal tumors near the bile and pancreatic ducts, removing the duodenum, head of the pancreas, gallbladder, and part of the bile duct, then reconstructing the digestive connections — one of the most complex operations in abdominal surgery.
Estimated cost: ~$1,000 – $1,500
Typical tests for this variant: Contrast-enhanced CT scan of chest, abdomen, and pelvis with pancreatic protocol, MRI / MRCP (biliary and pancreatic duct assessment), Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy, CBC, LFT, KFT, PT/INR, HbA1c, Tumor markers — CEA, CA 19-9, ECG, 2D Echocardiography, and pulmonary function test, Nutritional assessment and albumin / pre-albumin level. Done in India before hospital admission.
Estimated cost in India: $9,000 – $12,000
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~7 days
Hospitalisation: ~10 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~30 days recommended
Total stay: approx 47 days
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