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Get Free ConsultationBrain tumour surgery referrals to MedTrav span the full range — benign meningiomas to malignant gliomas — and the surgical approach depends heavily on where the tumour sits relative to critical brain functions, which is mapped in detail before surgery.
Functional MRI and tractography identify speech, motor and other critical areas near the tumour before surgery is planned.
Real-time image guidance during surgery helps the surgeon confirm tumour margins while avoiding healthy tissue.
For tumours near speech or motor areas, the patient may be woken during surgery so the team can test function directly.
A neurosurgeon reviews your imaging and symptoms before confirming surgery is the right approach.
Additional functional MRI or tractography completed shortly after arrival if not already available.
A multidisciplinary panel confirms the surgical approach and whether awake craniotomy is needed.
Image-guided resection, with intraoperative confirmation of how much tumour has been removed.
Close neurological monitoring for 24–48 hours post-surgery before step-down to a standard ward.
Tissue pathology confirms tumour type and whether radiation or chemotherapy follows, shared with your home neurologist.
Figures below are indicative ranges reported across accredited Indian hospitals, for planning purposes only — not a marketed or final price.
| Procedure | Indicative cost (USD) | Typical hospital stay |
|---|---|---|
| Craniotomy — benign tumour (e.g. meningioma) | $8,000 – $13,000 | 6–8 days |
| Craniotomy — malignant tumour (e.g. glioma) | $10,000 – $18,000 | 7–10 days |
| Awake craniotomy (functional mapping) | $12,000 – $18,000 | 7–10 days |
What this actually covers, and what it doesn't: Tumour size, location and whether awake mapping is needed are the biggest cost drivers — MedTrav's estimate is confirmed only after a neurosurgeon reviews your MRI.
Based on USD 12,000 and approximate September 2026 exchange rates — these move daily and are shown only as a rough reference. Your written estimate and final invoice are always confirmed in USD; your bank or card network sets the exact conversion at the time you pay.
No — awake craniotomy is used selectively, mainly when the tumour sits near areas controlling speech or movement, so the surgeon can test function in real time. Most brain tumour surgery is performed under general anaesthesia.
An MRI with contrast is the minimum requirement; many cases also need functional MRI or tractography to map critical brain regions relative to the tumour before surgery is planned.
Many partner hospitals use intraoperative MRI or neuronavigation systems that let the surgical team confirm how much tumour has been removed in real time, improving the completeness of resection while protecting healthy tissue.
Typically 7–10 days, covering pre-operative work-up, surgery, ICU monitoring and initial recovery — complex cases or those needing awake craniotomy may need longer.
Depends on the tumour type and pathology results — some brain tumours need no further treatment after complete removal, others require radiation (see our IMRT/IGRT page) or chemotherapy, confirmed by your tumour board.
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