by Crossoris Global Health
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
What It Is
Pediatric cardiac surgery treats congenital heart defects (heart defects present at birth). India performs thousands of successful pediatric heart surgeries every year with outcomes comparable to leading international centers.
Common Procedures
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ASD Closure
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VSD Closure
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PDA Ligation
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Tetralogy of Fallot Repair
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Arterial Switch Operation
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Valve Repair
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Complex Congenital Heart Surgery
What to Expect
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Detailed cardiac evaluation
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Surgery under general anesthesia
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ICU stay after surgery
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Total hospital stay: 7–14 days
Recovery
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Recovery: 4–8 weeks
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Regular follow-up
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Children usually resume normal activities within a few months.
Cost Comparison
India: USD 3,500 – 8,500
UK: USD 35,000 – 80,000
USA: USD 70,000 – 180,000
Pediatric Neurosurgery
What It Is
Pediatric neurosurgery treats disorders affecting the brain, spine and nervous system in infants and children.
Common Procedures
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Hydrocephalus (VP Shunt)
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Brain Tumor Surgery
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Spinal Dysraphism
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Craniosynostosis
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Epilepsy Surgery
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Chiari Malformation
What to Expect
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MRI evaluation
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Surgery by pediatric neurosurgeon
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ICU monitoring if required
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Hospital stay: 5–10 days
Recovery
Recovery varies depending upon the condition but most children gradually return to school within several weeks.
Cost Comparison
India: USD 4,000–12,000
UK: USD 45,000–120,000
USA: USD 80,000–250,000
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
What It Is
Treats congenital and acquired bone, joint and limb deformities in children.
Common Procedures
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Clubfoot Correction
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Limb Deformity Correction
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Hip Dysplasia Surgery
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Bow Legs / Knock Knees
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Fracture Reconstruction
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Scoliosis Surgery
What to Expect
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Clinical examination
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Imaging
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Surgery if needed
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Physiotherapy
Recovery
Most children regain excellent mobility with rehabilitation.
Cost Comparison
India: USD 2,500–9,000
UK: USD 20,000–55,000
USA: USD 35,000–90,000
Pediatric Urology
What It Is
Pediatric urology treats urinary and genital disorders in infants and children.
Common Procedures
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Hypospadias Repair
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PUJ Obstruction
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Vesicoureteral Reflux
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Undescended Testis
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Circumcision
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Pediatric Kidney Surgery
What to Expect
Many procedures are minimally invasive with shorter recovery.
Recovery
1–3 weeks depending on surgery.
Cost Comparison
India: USD 1,500–5,000
UK: USD 12,000–30,000
USA: USD 20,000–50,000
Pediatric ENT & Cochlear Implant
What It Is
Treats hearing loss and ENT disorders affecting speech and development.
Common Procedures
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Cochlear Implant
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Ear Reconstruction
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Adenoidectomy
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Tonsillectomy
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Airway Surgery
What to Expect
Most children are discharged within 1–3 days.
Speech therapy is often recommended after cochlear implantation.
Recovery
Normal activities usually resume within 1–2 weeks.
Cost Comparison
India: USD 7,000–15,000
UK: USD 45,000–70,000
USA: USD 60,000–100,000
Pediatric Cancer Treatment
What It Is
Comprehensive treatment for childhood cancers using multidisciplinary pediatric oncology teams.
Common Conditions
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Leukemia
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Lymphoma
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Brain Tumors
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Neuroblastoma
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Wilms Tumor
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Bone Tumors
Treatment Options
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Chemotherapy
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Surgery
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Bone Marrow Transplant
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Radiation Therapy
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Immunotherapy
Recovery
Depends upon diagnosis and treatment protocol.
Cost Comparison
India: USD 5,000–30,000
UK: USD 80,000–300,000
USA: USD 120,000–600,000
Pediatric Liver & Kidney Transplant
What It Is
Life-saving transplantation for children with end-stage liver or kidney disease.
Conditions Treated
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Biliary Atresia
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Liver Failure
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Metabolic Disorders
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Chronic Kidney Disease
What to Expect
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Extensive donor evaluation
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Highly specialized surgery
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ICU care
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Long-term follow-up
Recovery
Hospital stay: 2–4 weeks
Long-term survival rates are excellent with proper care.
Cost Comparison
India: USD 18,000–40,000
UK: USD 150,000–350,000
USA: USD 350,000–700,000
What It Is
Treats common surgical conditions in newborns, infants and children.
Common Procedures
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Hernia Repair
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Hydrocele
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Appendectomy
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Hirschsprung Disease
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Intestinal Surgery
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Congenital Anomalies
What to Expect
Many procedures are performed using minimally invasive (laparoscopic) techniques.
Recovery
Children generally recover quickly and return to normal activities within days to weeks.
Cost Comparison
India: USD 1,000–6,000
UK: USD 10,000–35,000
USA: USD 18,000–60,000