Oncology
Robotic Cancer Surgery
Removal of tumours of the prostate, colon and rectum, uterus, kidney and other organs using a surgeon-controlled robotic system through small incisions.
- India average (estimate)
- $8,900Estimated package range: $6,700 – $11,000
- vs United Kingdom
- $20,000 – $35,000Saving in India: 45–81%
- vs United States
- $40,000 – $90,000Saving in India: 73–93%
- vs United Arab Emirates
- $25,000 – $45,000Saving in India: 56–85%
Estimated package ranges in USD. Typically excluded: implant upgrades, specialised drugs and extended ICU days.
Clinical overview
Conditions treated
- Localised prostate cancer (robotic radical prostatectomy)
- Colorectal cancer (robotic colectomy or anterior resection)
- Endometrial and early cervical cancer
- Kidney tumours suitable for partial nephrectomy
- Selected oesophageal, gastric and head-and-neck cancers
Who is a candidate?
- Biopsy-confirmed cancer that a tumour board recommends treating with surgery
- Disease confined to the organ or region, confirmed on staging scans
- Fit for general anaesthesia after heart and lung assessment
Surgical techniques
Robotic-assisted
Robotic-assisted resection
The surgeon operates from a console controlling wristed instruments and a magnified 3D camera through 5–6 small ports.
Minimally invasive
Conventional laparoscopic resection
Keyhole surgery with straight instruments; suited to many abdominal cancers.
Traditional / open
Open resection
A larger incision; preferred for some bulky or advanced tumours.
How robotic cancer surgery works
In robotic surgery the surgeon sits at a console and controls instruments that bend like a wrist, viewing the operating field in magnified 3D. The robot does not operate on its own: every movement is the surgeon’s. The precision helps in confined spaces such as the pelvis, which is why it is widely used for prostate, rectal and gynaecological cancers.
Planning with a tumour board
Surgery is one part of cancer care. Your biopsy, staging scans and fitness are reviewed together by surgical, medical and radiation oncologists, who decide whether surgery should come first, after chemotherapy, or alongside radiotherapy.
What to send for an estimate
Send the biopsy report, staging scans (CT, MRI or PET-CT, with DICOM images if available), blood tests and a summary of any treatment so far.
Typical hospital stay & recovery
- Pre-op work-up
- 3 days
- ICU
- 1 days
- Room
- 4 days
- Local stay before flying
- 7 days
Time in India: 14–18 days· Recovery: 4–8 weeks
Recovery timeline
Days 1–3
Tumour board review, staging scans if needed, blood tests and anaesthesia assessment.
Surgery day
Robotic surgery usually takes 2–5 hours depending on the organ.
Days 1–4 after
Early walking and diet; catheter or drains removed as advised.
Days 7–10
Histopathology report and tumour board plan for any further treatment.
Weeks 2–3
Wound check and clearance to fly.
Package inclusions & standard exclusions
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Surgeon, anaesthesia and robotic team fees | Additional robotic instruments or energy devices beyond the package |
| Robotic system charges and standard robotic instruments | Chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted drugs |
| Operating theatre and standard consumables | Extended ICU days for complications |
| Hospital stay in the chosen room category | PET-CT or staging scans not done before travel |
| Histopathology of the specimen | Hotel stay, flights and visa fees |
Cost comparison
| Country | Estimated package range (USD) | Saving in India |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6,700 – $11,000 | — |
| United States | $40,000 – $90,000 | 73–93% |
| United Kingdom | $20,000 – $35,000 | 45–81% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25,000 – $45,000 | 56–85% |
| Türkiye | $12,000 – $20,000 | 8–67% |
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:
- Robotic surgical system with trained robotic surgical team
- PET-CT and 3T MRI for staging and planning
- Frozen-section histopathology
- Surgical ICU
- Multidisciplinary tumour board
Hospitals profiled on this site with a relevant department
- Sarvesh Health City · Hisar, Haryana · NABHOncology · Robotic Surgery
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
Is robotic surgery better than open surgery for cancer?
For suitable cancers it typically means smaller incisions, less blood loss and a shorter stay. Cancer control depends on the surgeon and the stage of disease, so the tumour board recommends the approach for your case.
Which cancers can be operated on robotically?
Commonly prostate, colorectal, uterine, cervical and kidney cancers, and selected stomach, oesophageal and head-and-neck cancers. Your reports decide suitability.
What reports are needed for an estimate?
Biopsy report, staging scans (CT, MRI or PET-CT) and any treatment summaries. These let the surgical oncologist confirm whether robotic surgery is appropriate.
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
- $2,020
- Theatre, implants & consumables
- $4,420
- Pre-surgery investigations
- $480
- Hospital stay · 4 days
- $380
- ICU · 1 days
- $300
- Airport pickup & drop
- $150
Estimated package (indicative)
$7,750
- You save about 88% vs. United States
- You save about 72% vs. United Kingdom
- You save about 78% vs. United Arab Emirates
- You save about 52% vs. Türkiye
Indicative prices in USD for planning only. Your final quote depends on your medical reports and the treating hospital.