Gallstone and hernia surgery in India
Gallstone and hernia surgery. Planned before you travel.
MedPanda helps patients from Nigeria, Ghana and the UK plan gallbladder removal and hernia repair at partner hospitals in India. A surgeon reviews your scans and reports before you travel, and we arrange your visa, travel, a place to stay and aftercare at home.
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Have gallbladder or hernia surgery in India and save up to 74%* on treatment cost
Keyhole gallbladder removal at a partner hospital costs from about £2,250 (US$3,000), and groin hernia repair from about £1,350 (US$1,800). You get a written plan and quote before you decide. *Compared with UK private hospital prices. See the cost table below.
Some symptoms need urgent care where you are. Yellow skin or eyes, a high temperature with chills, or sudden severe tummy pain can mean a gallstone problem. Sudden severe pain at a hernia, being sick, or not being able to pass stools or wind can mean the hernia is stuck. Get urgent medical help locally, and do not wait to travel.
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KEYHOLE GALLBLADDER REMOVAL
Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) is the usual treatment when gallstones cause pain or other problems. Most are done by keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery under general anaesthetic, through a few small cuts, and take about 1 hour.
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Most people go home the same day, though some stay one night, and many return to work in 1 to 2 weeks. You can live without a gallbladder and keep eating a normal, healthy diet.
Sometimes open surgery, with one larger cut, is needed, for example if the gallbladder is badly inflamed, and recovery then takes longer. A stone blocking the bile duct may first be removed with an endoscope (ERCP).
Gallstones that cause no symptoms usually need no treatment. Your treating specialist decides whether surgery is right for you.
GROIN (INGUINAL) HERNIA REPAIR
The most common type of hernia, in the groin. It is repaired with open surgery through one larger cut, or keyhole surgery through a few small cuts, and the surgeon usually places a mesh to strengthen the weak area.
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You can usually go home the same day. Recovery usually takes 4 to 6 weeks, with no heavy lifting during that time, and many people return to light work in 1 to 2 weeks.
A groin hernia that causes no symptoms may not need treatment. The surgeon who examines you decides.
UMBILICAL AND INCISIONAL HERNIA REPAIR
An umbilical hernia is near the belly button, and in adults it rarely goes away on its own. An incisional hernia pushes through the scar of an earlier operation. The repair method depends on the hernia and your health.
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HIATUS HERNIA TREATMENT
In a hiatus hernia, part of the stomach moves up into the chest. It is usually managed with lifestyle changes and medicines, with surgery only if these do not help.
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- Free consultationSend us your scans and doctors' reports. We talk you through your options at no cost and with no obligation.
- Hospital quotes, compared for youWith your consent, our world-class partner hospitals review your records and send their quotes. Each sets its quote out differently, so we put them side by side in one clear format: the doctor, the procedure, what the price includes and the facilities. You compare like for like and choose what suits you.
- Visa, travel and stayWe help with the hospital letter for your visa, flights, airport pick-up and a place to stay nearby.
- Aftercare at homeYour reports are kept in your Lifetime Health Passport, and we stay in touch once you are home.
Cost
Gallbladder and hernia surgery up to 74% less in India
Explore how much you could potentially save on gallbladder and hernia surgery in India compared with self-pay prices at a UK private hospital.
| Compared with | Price there | India price (from) | You save* |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK private hospital: keyhole gallbladder removal | £8,590 | £2,250 US$3,000 (approx.) | 74% |
| UK private hospital: groin hernia repair (open surgery) | £4,100 | £1,350 US$1,800 (approx.) | 67% |
*The figures above are intended to give patients a general idea of the potential cost savings when choosing gallbladder or hernia surgery in India. Actual costs and savings vary with the hospital, the surgeon, the method and what the package includes. UK prices: Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital self-pay guide prices, viewed October 2026, including the first consultation. India prices: indicative starting prices from publicly available price guides, October 2026. The hospital sets your final price after reviewing your medical reports. Flights, visa, travel insurance and your stay after surgery are extra. UK private prices vary between hospitals.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What are gallstones, and are they dangerous?
Gallstones are small, hard stones that form in the gallbladder. Most people who have them never get symptoms and need no treatment. If they cause pain or complications, such as an inflamed gallbladder or a blocked bile duct, surgery is usually offered.
How much does private gallbladder removal cost in the UK?
Prices vary by hospital. In October 2026, Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital listed a guide price of £8,590 for keyhole gallbladder removal. At partner hospitals in India it starts from about £2,250 (US$3,000), and the hospital confirms the final price after reviewing your records.
What is the treatment for a hernia?
A hernia that causes symptoms is usually repaired with open or keyhole surgery, often using a mesh. A groin hernia with no symptoms may not need treatment. A hiatus hernia is usually treated with lifestyle changes and medicines first.
What are the risks of gallbladder and hernia surgery?
Every operation has risks. After gallbladder removal they include a wound infection, a blood clot in a vein and, rarely, a bile leak or injury to a bile duct. After hernia repair they include infection, bleeding, the hernia coming back and groin pain lasting more than 3 months. Your surgeon will explain your own risk, which depends on your age and health.
When can I fly home after surgery?
Your surgeon decides when you are fit to fly. UK aviation guidance for doctors suggests avoiding flights for about 24 hours after keyhole surgery and for 10 days after open abdominal surgery. Recent surgery and journeys over 4 hours both raise the risk of blood clots, so your surgeon may advise staying longer. Most people need one trip.
Can I have an endoscopy or colonoscopy in India?
These tests are usually done near home, where results are easy to follow up, and we don't suggest travelling to India just for a routine test. If you are already having surgery in India, the hospital may arrange any extra tests it needs.
Can patients from Nigeria travel to India for surgery?
Yes. Nigerian passport holders cannot use India's e-Visa, so you apply for a regular Medical visa at the High Commission of India in Abuja or the Consulate General of India in Lagos. Patients from Ghana and the UK can apply online for an e-Medical visa. Travellers from Nigeria and Ghana need an original yellow fever certificate. Our Indian medical visa guide explains each step.
Partner hospitals with gallbladder and hernia surgery
- Aster Medcity, Kochi
- Aster MIMS, Kozhikode
- Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode
- Meitra Hospital, Kozhikode
- Medical Trust Hospital, Kochi
- Apollo Adlux Hospital, Kochi
- Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
- STAR Hospitals, Hyderabad
- Gleneagles Hospitals, Mumbai
- Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram
Each lists gallbladder removal and hernia repair on its own website. Eight of them are on Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2026 list for India.
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Sources
- NHS: Gallstones. nhs.uk
- NICE: Gallstone disease, diagnosis and management (CG188). nice.org.uk
- NHS: Gallbladder removal. nhs.uk
- NHS: Hernia. nhs.uk
- NHS: Inguinal hernia repair. nhs.uk
- NHS: Umbilical hernia. nhs.uk
- NHS: Hiatus hernia. nhs.uk
- NHS: Endoscopy. nhs.uk
- UK Civil Aviation Authority: Surgical conditions, guidance for health professionals. caa.co.uk
- NHS: Deep vein thrombosis. nhs.uk
- UK self-pay guide prices, viewed October 2026: Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital (keyhole gallbladder removal £8,590; open inguinal hernia repair £4,100).
- India prices: indicative starting prices from publicly available price guides, October 2026. Final prices are set by the hospital.
- Newsweek: World's Best Hospitals 2026, India (published 25 February 2026). rankings.newsweek.com
- Government of India: e-Visa and e-Medical visa. indianvisaonline.gov.in
- High Commission of India, Abuja: Medical visa. hciabuja.gov.in
- Consulate General of India, Lagos: Visa services. cgilagos.gov.in
- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India: advisory for travellers from yellow fever countries. mohfw.gov.in
