A cholecystectomy is a surgery done to remove the gallbladder from the human body. This procedure is commonly performed on people suffering from symptomatic gallstones or other gallbladder conditions. The average cost of a cholecystectomy surgery is priced at Rs.50,000 and it can go up to Rs.70,000.

A laparoscopic cholecystectomy is performed by inserting a tiny video camera and other surgical tools into the abdomen region. Generally, four small incisions are made in order for the surgeon to access the inside of the abdomen. Since this is an advanced procedure, the price of the surgery starts from Rs.30,000 and goes up to Rs.70,000. The average cost of a laparoscopic cholecystectomy in India is Rs.50,000.

Yes, the overall cost of a gallbladder removal surgery varies from city to city. Metropolitan cities such as Delhi, Chennai, Pune, Gurgaon, Bangalore and so on offer highly developed medical infrastructure and qualified doctors and surgeons, and thus charge a higher cost for the surgery than hospitals in Tier-2 cities, where the medical infrastructure and surgeons may not be as top-notch as in the Tier-1 cities.

The cost of a gallbladder removal operation is affected by several factors. One major factor is the location of the hospital and the expertise of the specialist or surgeon involved. Other factors that determine the cost of a gallbladder removal operation are:

-Whether the clinic is high-end
-Location of the hospital or clinic
-Surgeon fees
-Visiting doctor fees
-Accommodation charges
-Operation theatre charges
-Medical charges
-Lab test charges
-Post-surgery complications
-Age of patient
-Medical problems of patient