Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) cost abroad (2026)
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) costs from about $3,900 in India to $16,000 in Germany. Typical hospital prices from 72 price records across 9 countries. Pick a country to see its hospitals, surgeons and visa steps.
- 1 nights in hospital
- 14 days to full recovery
- 9 countries compared
- 92% reported success rate
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Get 3 real quotes for this estimateTop hospitals for Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) by country
How we rankRanked by accreditation, patient rating and review count, then price.
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1 Indraprastha Apollo HospitalNew Delhi · India · ISO 9001 · JCI · NABH · ★ 4.9From$2,510$2,510 – $5,530 2 doctors listed JCI accredited -
2 Bumrungrad InternationalBangkok · Thailand · HA · ISO 9001 · JCI · ★ 4.8From$3,020$3,020 – $6,650 JCI accredited -
3 Asan Medical CenterSeoul · South Korea · ISO 9001 · JCI · KOIHA · ★ 4.8From$4,430$4,430 – $9,740 21 doctors listed JCI accredited -
4 Cleveland Clinic Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates · DHA · DOH · JCI · ★ 4.7From$4,990$4,990 – $10,990 JCI accredited -
5 Mount Elizabeth HospitalSingapore · Singapore · ISO 9001 · JCI · ★ 4.7From$7,040$7,040 – $15,490 JCI accredited -
6 Acıbadem Maslak HospitalIstanbul · Turkey · ISO 9001 · JCI · ★ 4.6From$3,780$3,780 – $8,320 JCI accredited
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- Prices by country, city and hospital, compared with home
- All-in trip budget: treatment, stay, food, visa
- Day-by-day timeline and recovery milestones
- Visa summary, preparation checklist and questions to ask
- Treatment (typical listed price) 74% $3,900
- Accommodation 13% $700
- Food 8% $400
- Local transport 2% $100
- Visa fees 3% $150
- Estimated total$5,250
Source: medcasts.com · prices as of May 2026
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Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) prices by country
Typical hospital price per country, from 72 price records in the Medcasts database.
What a hospital quote usually includes
- Surgeon, anaesthesia and operating room
- About 1 nights in hospital, with nursing care
- Routine tests and medicines during the stay
- Free Medcasts coordinator, visa letter help and airport pickup arrangements
- Not included: flights and hotel after discharge
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Your recovery plan
- Days 1–3Nasal blockage, blood-stained discharge and facial pressure; rest with head raised.
- Week 1First review with cleaning; start gentle saline rinses and avoid blowing your nose.
- Weeks 2–4Congestion eases, smell may begin to recover; return to work and normal activity.
- Months 2–3Sinuses heal fully and symptoms are reassessed.
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About Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
Under general anaesthesia, the surgeon passes a rigid endoscope and small instruments through the nostrils, so there is no facial cut. Thin bony partitions and diseased tissue are removed to enlarge the sinus openings and allow drainage and delivery of nasal sprays. Image-guidance may be used for accuracy. The extent of surgery depends on which sinuses are affected, and it often takes one to three hours.
Most people have less facial pressure, better breathing and fewer infections. Outcomes depend on the underlying cause, such as allergy, asthma or polyps, which can return and need ongoing medicines. Careful aftercare, including saline rinses, strongly influences the final result. Rare risks include bleeding, tear duct or eye injury and cerebrospinal fluid leak, which is why surgeon experience matters.
Expect one night in hospital or a day case, and about a week of nasal blockage and crusting. Most people fly home after several days once reviewed by the surgeon. Bring your CT scan and allergy history, and arrange follow-up debridement or endoscopic cleaning with a local ENT doctor, since it forms part of healing.
Usually a good fit if
- Chronic sinusitis that persists despite long courses of medicine and sprays.
- Nasal polyps causing blockage and loss of smell.
- Recurrent acute sinusitis with confirmed blockage on CT.
- Fungal sinus disease, mucoceles or complications needing drainage.
May need to wait if
- No CT evidence of sinus disease.
- Uncontrolled bleeding disorders or blood thinners not reviewed by your doctor.
- Unmanaged allergy or asthma that could limit recovery.
- Active severe infection needing treatment first.
How to prepare
- Bring your sinus CT scan and treatment history; the surgeon uses this for planning.
- Tell the team about aspirin or NSAID sensitivity, asthma, blood thinners and allergies; changes are on your doctor's instruction.
- Follow fasting instructions for general anaesthesia and stock saline rinse supplies.
- Plan to avoid flying until your surgeon clears you, usually after the first review.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- Which sinuses do you plan to open and why?
- Will you also correct the septum or reduce the turbinates?
- Do you use image guidance, and how do you protect the eye and brain area?
- How will I be cared for after surgery, including nasal cleaning visits?
- What medical treatment will I need to continue at home?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
- Surgery is planned without a CT scan.
- No discussion of alternative treatment or risks to the eye region.
- No post-operative endoscopic cleaning is planned.
- The result is described as a permanent cure.
Questions about Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) abroad
Which country is cheapest for Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)?
The lowest typical hospital prices are in India ($3,878), Thailand ($4,788), Turkey ($5,800), out of 9 countries we compare.
How long will I stay in hospital for Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)?
Most patients spend about 1 nights in hospital. Full recovery takes about 14 days; your surgeon will tell you when you are fit to fly home.
Is FESS painful?
Pain is usually mild to moderate, more like pressure and blockage. Pain relief and saline rinses help.
Will I get my sense of smell back?
Smell often improves, especially with polyps, but this varies and ongoing medical treatment may be needed.
Will the sinusitis return?
Chronic sinus disease can come back because inflammation or allergy may continue. Following up and using rinses and sprays lowers this risk.