- female
- 50 Years
- 14/08/2025
my mom was just diagnosed with a hernia and i'm really worried about her - can you tell me roughly how much laparoscopic surgery might cost for this? we're trying to figure out our options but the financial part is stressing me out too
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Laparoscopic hernia surgery costs ₹60,000–1.2 lakh in most Indian hospitals; government or charitable hospitals may offer lower-cost packages.
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