MEDICAL TRAVEL COST
Cyberknife Treatment
USD 3787 onwards
Cyberknife Treatment cost in India for Indian Patients is between Rs.310800 to Rs.414400. Cost for International patients is between USD 6300 to USD 7700.
The total cost of the treatment depends on the diagnosis and facilities opted by the patient.
What is Cyberknife Treatment?
The cyberknife procedure is a radiation therapy device used for delivering high-frequency radiation to treat tumors.
It can be used for benign tumors as well as malignant tumors and other malformations.
It is non-invasive and can be used in a lot of cancers like the lung, spine, liver, pancreas, head and neck, and prostate.
How is the Procedure Performed?
The cyberknife radiosurgery is the only radiation delivery method that involves LINAC (linear accelerator) which is directly placed on a robotic device to deliver the high energy X-rays and photons to the target.
It uses image guidance for setting the target and delivers radiation precisely to the area.
It minimizes the dose for surrounding tissues and causes less damage.
Who is the Right Doctor for Cyberknife Treatment?
The medical specialist who can perform cyberknife radiosurgery is Neurosurgeons and Oncologists.
What is the Usual Success Rate for this Procedure?
The usual survival rate for a low-risk patient is around 97%-100%, however, the patients with high risk show a survival rate of 92-94%.
Its use is quite superior to conventional radiotherapy.
The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:
The severity of the disease (tumour size, location, and shape)
Post-surgical complication, if it happens (such as Skin rash, changes in bodily function like salivary function or urination)
Any additional tests may require knowing the status of the disease during the course of treatment
An extended stay at the Hospital
Cost of Accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident
The cost of Cyberknife includes:
Preoperative diagnostic tests cost (blood tests, CT scans, MRI, etc.)
Procedure cost (depends on the number of sessions required)
Post-Operative cost (depends on the number of follow-up sessions)
Medicine cost
Cost related to Cyberknife Treatment in India
Treatment name Cost range CyberKnife Treatment Rs.310800 to Rs.414400