Lymph Node Excision Treatment in India
About Lymph Node Excision
Key Highlights
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Provides a definitive tissue diagnosis for cancer staging and infection identification.Can be both a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure in certain cases.Minimally invasive techniques (like sentinel node biopsy) often lead to smaller incisions and faster recovery.Delivers critical information to guide personalized treatment plans, such as the need for chemotherapy or radiation.Helps in assessing the prognosis and spread of various cancers.
Who is this surgery for?
- To diagnose or stage cancers (e.g., breast, melanoma, head & neck, gastrointestinal).
- To investigate unexplained lymph node enlargement (lymphadenopathy) that persists despite treatment.
- Suspected lymphoma or metastatic disease.
- To remove infected lymph nodes (e.g., in tuberculosis) that do not respond to medication.
- As part of a curative cancer surgery to remove regional lymph nodes that may contain cancer cells.
- Evaluation of systemic inflammatory or autoimmune diseases.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough medical evaluation, including blood tests and imaging (like ultrasound or CT scan).
- Discuss all current medications with your surgeon; you may need to stop blood thinners temporarily.
- Inform the surgeon of any allergies, especially to anesthesia.
- Fast (no food or drink) for 6-12 hours before the procedure if general anesthesia is planned.
- Arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure and assist you initially.
- Follow specific instructions regarding bathing or skin preparation at the surgical site.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding (hematoma) or infection at the surgical site.
- Injury to nearby nerves, which may cause temporary or permanent numbness, weakness, or pain.
- Lymphatic fluid leakage (seroma) or persistent swelling (lymphedema) in the affected limb or area.
- Scarring at the incision site.
- Risks associated with anesthesia, such as allergic reactions or breathing difficulties.
- Blood clot formation (deep vein thrombosis).
- Rarely, damage to adjacent structures like blood vessels.
Recovery & hospital stay
- You will be monitored in a recovery area until the anesthesia wears off.
- Incision site care is crucial: keep the area clean and dry, and change dressings as instructed.
- Manage pain with prescribed or over-the-counter pain relievers as recommended by your surgeon.
- Avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and vigorous exercise for the period specified by your surgeon.
- Watch for signs of infection (increased redness, swelling, warmth, pus, or fever) and report them immediately.
- Attend all follow-up appointments to discuss pathology results and have stitches or staples removed.
- Gentle movement and prescribed exercises may be recommended to reduce swelling and stiffness.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
1-3 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering lymph node excision in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for lymph node excision in India include Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform lymph node excision. MediFyr helps you compare general surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for lymph node excision compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Lymph Node Excision in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated general surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing lymph node excision.
vijayawada, India
44 Doctors
Vikram Johnson, a 58-year-old high school...
Vikram Johnson, a 58-year-old high school history teacher, had always been active and healthy. For several months, he'd noticed a persistent, painless lump in his left armpit that didn't go away. Initially dismissing it as a muscle knot from gardening, he grew concerned when it remained unchanged. His primary care physician, after a course of antibiotics failed, ordered an ultrasound which showed an enlarged, suspicious lymph node. The doctor recommended a lymph node excision biopsy to rule out lymphoma or metastatic cancer, given Vikram's age. Vikram was terrified, his mind racing with worst-case scenarios about leaving his family and not seeing his students graduate. The procedure itself, under general anesthesia, was straightforward. The recovery involved some shoulder stiffness and manageable pain, but the hardest part was the week-long wait for pathology results. When the results came back as reactive hyperplasia, a benign inflammation, likely from a past minor infection, the relief was overwhelming. Vikram's emotional journey shifted from profound fear and vulnerability to immense gratitude and a renewed commitment to not ignoring his body's signals. He returned to teaching with a deeper sense of empathy for his students facing their own anxieties.
General surgeons for Lymph Node Excision
Explore experienced general surgeons who regularly perform lymph node excision and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 31 Years Experience
- General surgeon
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 18 Years Experience
- General surgeon
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 18 Years Experience
- General surgeon
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 15 Years Experience
- General surgeon
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 11 Years Experience
- General surgeon
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 9 Years Experience
- General surgeon
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 27 Years Experience
- General surgeon
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 24 Years Experience
- General surgeon
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
- General surgeon
- 16 Years Experience
- General surgeon
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
- General surgeon
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 37 Years Experience
- General surgeon
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 26 Years Experience
- General surgeon
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 41 Years Experience
- General surgeon
Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala
- 11 Years Experience
- General surgeon
Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala
- 10 Years Experience
- General surgeon
Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala
- 18 Years Experience
- General surgeon
Manipal Hospital Mysore, Mysore
- 39 Years Experience
- General surgeon
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
- 37 Years Experience
- General surgeon
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
- 35 Years Experience
- General surgeon
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore