Sentinel Node Biopsy Cost in Kolkata
How Much Does Sentinel Node Biopsy Cost in Kolkata?
What Affects the Cost of Sentinel Node Biopsy?
Two patients rarely pay the same amount. These are the variables that move your final bill up or down in Kolkata.
Hospital category
Accredited multi-speciality and quaternary-care hospitals price higher than mid-tier facilities, infrastructure and outcomes differ too.
Surgeon's experience
Senior specialists who perform this procedure frequently command higher professional fees, and typically shorter, safer recoveries.
Room category
General ward, twin-sharing, private, and suite rooms carry different nightly tariffs, and most other charges scale with the room class.
Implants, devices & consumables
Where the procedure uses implants or specialised consumables, the brand and grade chosen can change the bill significantly.
Length of stay & ICU time
Each extra night, especially in ICU, adds room, nursing, and monitoring charges beyond the quoted package.
Diagnostics & post-operative care
Pre-surgery work-up, imaging, lab tests, physiotherapy, and follow-up consultations vary with your overall health and recovery.
What a Hospital Package Typically Covers
Quoted estimates are usually packages. Knowing what sits inside - and outside - the package is how you avoid surprise bills.
Usually Included
- Surgeon, anaesthetist & operating theatre charges
- Standard room stay for the quoted number of nights
- Routine in-hospital nursing, medication & consumables
- Standard pre-operative work-up linked to the procedure
- One post-discharge follow-up consultation (varies)
Commonly Billed Separately
- Premium implants, devices, or consumables beyond the package grade
- Extended ICU stay or unplanned interventions
- Managing comorbidities (diabetes, cardiac, kidney conditions)
- Medicines and rehabilitation after discharge
- Travel, accommodation & visa support for outstation patients
Every hospital defines its package differently. Always confirm what your final quote covers. MediFyr can collect itemised estimates from multiple hospitals in Kolkata so you compare like for like.
About Sentinel Node Biopsy
Key Highlights
Who Is This Surgery For?
- Diagnosed early-stage breast cancer (invasive ductal or lobular carcinoma).
- Diagnosed melanoma with a certain thickness (Breslow depth).
- Some cases of other cancers like penile, vulvar, or head and neck cancers.
- To determine if cancer has metastasized to the lymph nodes when imaging is inconclusive.
- As part of the surgical planning for tumor removal.
How to Prepare
- Complete pre-operative medical evaluation, including blood tests and possibly an ECG.
- Discussion of all medications (especially blood thinners) with the surgeon; some may need to be paused.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure as per anesthesia guidelines.
- Injection of a small amount of radioactive tracer and/or blue dye near the tumor site on the day of or before surgery to map the lymph nodes.
- Arranging for someone to drive you home after the procedure.
Risks & Possible Complications
- Allergic reaction to the blue dye (rare).
- Infection, bleeding, or bruising at the injection or incision site.
- Seroma (fluid collection) or hematoma (blood collection).
- Temporary skin discoloration from the blue dye or altered sensation.
- Risk of a false-negative result (cancer is present but not detected in the sentinel node).
- Small risk of lymphedema, though much lower than with full lymph node dissection.
Recovery & Hospital Stay
- Most patients can go home the same day or after a short observation period.
- Mild pain or discomfort at the incision site is managed with prescribed pain medication.
- Keep the surgical area clean and dry; follow specific instructions on showering and dressing changes.
- Avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and vigorous arm movements (for upper body procedures) for 1-2 weeks.
- Attend all follow-up appointments to discuss the biopsy results and next steps in treatment.
- Watch for signs of infection (increased redness, swelling, fever, or pus) and contact your doctor immediately if they occur.
- Typical hospital stay: 0-1 days
- Expected recovery time: 1-2 weeks
Patient Stories & Scorecard
MediFyr compiles this rating from verified patient feedback and clinical stories. We score those responses across 10 metrics to produce the overall experience figure. Read the full methodology.
Verified Patient Review
Patient experience for Sentinel Node Biopsy is tracked across multiple care coordinates, from pre-surgical consultation to post-operative recovery and follow-up.
Patient Experience Metrics
Surgical Outcome
Satisfaction with the clinical result and overall surgical success.
Hospital Experience
Satisfaction with nursing staff, cleanliness, and ward support.
Recovery Support
Satisfaction with post-operative care and follow-up.
Recent Patient Comments
“Honest medical advice”
“The doctor did not suggest any tests that were not needed for my treatment. He had a honest approach to my treatment and did not force surgery on me.”
Sentinel Node Biopsy Cost Across Cities
Estimated cost, typical hospital stay, and recovery time compared in one currency, sorted from most affordable. (USD)
| City | Estimated cost | vs Kolkata | Typical stay | |
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Panaji
Most affordable
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$333 to $1,142 | Similar | 0-1 days | Know More |
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Karimnagar
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$337 to $1,155 | Similar | 0-1 days | Know More |
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Kolkata
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$344 to $1,180 | – | 0-1 days | |
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Mangalore
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$344 to $1,180 | Similar | 0-1 days | Know More |
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Srikakulam
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$363 to $1,244 | ≈ 5% higher | 0-1 days | Know More |
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Hyderabad
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$363 to $1,244 | ≈ 5% higher | 0-1 days | Know More |
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Kozhikode
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$366 to $1,256 | ≈ 6% higher | 0-1 days | Know More |
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Lucknow
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$370 to $1,269 | ≈ 8% higher | 0-1 days | Know More |
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New Delhi
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$381 to $1,307 | ≈ 11% higher | 0-1 days | Know More |
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Delhi
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$407 to $1,396 | ≈ 18% higher | 0-1 days | Know More |
Trusted Hospitals Performing Sentinel Node Biopsy in Kolkata
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Frequently Asked Questions
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