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My wife was told she might need an appendectomy, and the doctor recommended laparoscopy as the better option. Can you tell me how much the surgery usually costs and how long the recovery typically takes?

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Dr. Dr Kamran Mohammed

Dr Kamran Mohammed

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  • MBBS
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  • 5+ Yrs
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The cost of appendicitis surgery in India can range from INR 30,000 to INR 1,00,000 with an average cost of around INR 50,000

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