• male
• 5 Years
• 14/08/2025

How much does VSD surgery cost and how long does the procedure usually take Also what's the success rate for this kind of surgery

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 6+ Yrs

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cost depends on dr and hospital.

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