Oncology
Breast Cancer Resection & Oncoplasty
Surgical removal of breast cancer, using oncoplastic techniques to preserve the shape of the breast wherever it is safe to do so.
- India average (estimate)
- $4,000Estimated package range: $3,000 – $5,000
- vs United Kingdom
- $12,000 – $20,000Saving in India: 58–85%
- vs United States
- $20,000 – $50,000Saving in India: 75–94%
- vs United Arab Emirates
- $12,000 – $22,000Saving in India: 58–86%
Estimated package ranges in USD. Typically excluded: implant upgrades, specialised drugs and extended ICU days.
Clinical overview
Conditions treated
- Early breast cancer (stage I–II)
- Locally advanced breast cancer after neoadjuvant chemotherapy
- Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
- High-risk breast lesions needing wide excision
Who is a candidate?
- Biopsy-confirmed breast cancer suitable for surgery as the first treatment
- Patients who have completed chemotherapy before surgery (neoadjuvant)
- Women seeking breast-conserving surgery with good cosmetic results
- Patients needing mastectomy with or without reconstruction
Surgical techniques
Traditional / open
Breast-conserving surgery with oncoplasty
Removes the tumour with a safe margin and reshapes the remaining tissue to keep a natural breast contour.
Traditional / open
Mastectomy with reconstruction options
Removes the breast when conservation is not safe; reconstruction can be planned at the same time or later.
Minimally invasive
Sentinel lymph node biopsy
Removes only the first draining nodes to stage the armpit, avoiding unnecessary node clearance.
Treatment planned by a tumour board
Breast cancer care works best when surgeons, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists agree on one plan. Your biopsy, imaging and staging results are reviewed together to decide the order of surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy and radiotherapy.
Breast-conserving surgery and oncoplasty
Many women can keep their breast. In breast-conserving surgery only the tumour and a margin of healthy tissue are removed, usually followed by radiotherapy. Oncoplastic techniques reshape the remaining tissue so the breast keeps a natural look. When mastectomy is needed, reconstruction can be discussed at the same time.
Lymph node assessment
A sentinel lymph node biopsy checks the first nodes that drain the breast. If they are clear, extensive removal of the armpit nodes is often avoided, which lowers the risk of arm swelling.
What to send for a quote
Send your biopsy and receptor report, mammogram, ultrasound or MRI images, any PET-CT or CT scans, and details of treatment so far.
Typical hospital stay & recovery
- Pre-op work-up
- 3 days
- Room
- 3 days
- Local stay before flying
- 6 days
Time in India: 10–14 days· Recovery: 3–6 weeks
Recovery timeline
Days 1–3
Tumour board review, mammography or MRI, staging scans if needed and anaesthesia check.
Surgery day
Breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy with lymph node assessment takes 2–4 hours.
Days 1–3 after
Hospital stay with drain care and arm exercises.
Days 7–10 after
Histopathology report and tumour board plan for chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
Weeks 3–6
Wound healing and start of further treatment, at the hospital or at home.
Package inclusions & standard exclusions
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Surgical oncologist and anaesthesia fees | PET-CT and other staging scans if not done before travel |
| Operating theatre and sentinel node biopsy | Chemotherapy, targeted therapy and radiotherapy |
| Histopathology of the specimen | Breast reconstruction with implants (priced separately) |
| Hospital stay in the chosen room category | Hotel stay, flights and visa fees |
| Extended ICU stay if complications arise |
Cost comparison
| Country | Estimated package range (USD) | Saving in India |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3,000 – $5,000 | — |
| United States | $20,000 – $50,000 | 75–94% |
| United Kingdom | $12,000 – $20,000 | 58–85% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12,000 – $22,000 | 58–86% |
| Türkiye | $6,000 – $10,000 | 17–70% |
Indicative prices in USD for planning only. Your final quote depends on your medical reports and the treating hospital.
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Available hospital infrastructure
Facilities typically required for this procedure:
- Digital mammography and breast MRI
- PET-CT for staging
- Frozen-section histopathology
- Radiation oncology for adjuvant treatment
- Multidisciplinary tumour board
Hospitals profiled on this site with a relevant department
- Sarvesh Health City · Hisar, Haryana · NABHOncology
Hospitals are named for identification only. Procedure availability, eligibility and final costs are confirmed by the hospital after reviewing your reports.
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Frequently asked questions
What is oncoplastic surgery?
Oncoplastic surgery combines cancer removal with plastic-surgery techniques to reshape the remaining breast tissue, so more women can keep their breast with a natural appearance.
Can I have chemotherapy or radiotherapy at the same hospital?
Yes. Medical and radiation oncology teams can continue treatment in India, or prepare a detailed plan for your oncologist at home.
Which reports are essential before travel?
The biopsy report with receptor status (ER, PR, HER2), mammogram or MRI images and any staging scans you have already had.
Last reviewed Nov 3, 2026.
Estimate your package
Tier 1: Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru. Tier 2: Hisar, Kochi, Jaipur and similar.
Package breakdown
- Surgeon & anaesthesia fees
- $1,200
- Theatre, implants & consumables
- $1,470
- Pre-surgery investigations
- $400
- Hospital stay · 3 days
- $290
- ICU · 0 days
- $0
- Airport pickup & drop
- $150
Estimated package (indicative)
$3,500
- You save about 90% vs. United States
- You save about 78% vs. United Kingdom
- You save about 79% vs. United Arab Emirates
- You save about 56% vs. Türkiye
Indicative prices in USD for planning only. Your final quote depends on your medical reports and the treating hospital.