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Updated Nov 2, 2026 Prices updated May 2026

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) cost in Malaysia (2026)

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) in Malaysia starts from $3,500. Based on 8 hospital prices in our database. Your exact price depends on the hospital, room and implant.

Lower range
$3,500
Typical price
$6,000
Upper range
$8,800
  • 1 nights in hospital
  • 14 days to full recovery
  • 8 hospital prices
  • 3 days visa processing
  • 92% reported success rate

Prices are hospital price ranges from our database, not a final quote. How we check

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) cost guide: what's included, what moves the price, red flags

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Hospital room est.
Hotel after discharge
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Hospital packagefrom $3,735
Hotel, 7 nights$420
Meals est.$225
Coordinator, visa letter helpFree
Estimated totalfrom $4,380

Hospital package = typical price range from 8 hospital prices.

Room and implant choices use rough adjustments (est.). Meals at about $15 per person per day. Flights not included.

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Cost breakdown: what changes the price

Based on 8 hospital prices in Malaysia.

Budget hospitalsLowest-priced quarter of hospitals up to $5,850
Mid-range hospitalsMiddle half of hospitals from $5,850
Premium hospitalsHighest-priced quarter from $6,205
In Kuala LumpurTypical price · 3 hospitals $5,995
Typical total$5,975

Best hospitals for Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) in Malaysia

How we rank

Ranked by accreditation, patient rating and review count, then price.

  1. Prince Court Medical Centre 1
    Prince Court Medical Centre
    Kuala Lumpur · ISO 9001 · JCI · MSQH · ★ 4.5
    From
    $3,750
    from $3,750 JCI accredited
  2. Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan 2
  3. Assunta Hospital 3
    Assunta Hospital
    Petaling Jaya
    From
    $3,560
    from $3,560
  4. Penang Adventist Hospital 4
    From
    $3,690
    from $3,690
  5. Kuala Lumpur Hospital 5
    Kuala Lumpur Hospital
    Kuala Lumpur
    From
    $3,720
    from $3,720
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What's inside

  • 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
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Where the money goes · Malaysia
  • Treatment (typical listed price) 81% $6,000
  • Accommodation 10% $750
  • Food 6% $500
  • Local transport 2% $150
  • Visa fees 1% $50
  • Estimated total$7,400

Source: medcasts.com · prices as of May 2026

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Malaysia vs other countries

Typical hospital price per country, from 72 price records in the Medcasts database.

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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

  1. Days 1–3Nasal blockage, blood-stained discharge and facial pressure; rest with head raised.
  2. Week 1First review with cleaning; start gentle saline rinses and avoid blowing your nose.
  3. Weeks 2–4Congestion eases, smell may begin to recover; return to work and normal activity.
  4. Months 2–3Sinuses heal fully and symptoms are reassessed.
Full recovery guide

Medical visa for Malaysia

Visa typeVisa-on-arrival (most nationalities) + Medical Visa for extended stays
Processing time3 days
Valid for30 days
Family can joinYes

Most nationalities get visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival for 30-90 days in Malaysia — sufficient for most medical travel. For stays beyond 30 days, or for GCC/African patients needing paperwork-forward entry, the Medical Visa through Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) is the route. MHTC-approved hospitals streamline visa + airport pickup.

  1. 1Choose your hospital from your quotes
  2. 2We help you get the hospital's invitation letter
  3. 3Apply with your passport, photo and the letter
  4. 4Fly. Your coordinator arranges airport pickup

Visa processing time by destination

We send the hospital invitation letter within 24 hours of your decision. Check your visa

About Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery opens blocked sinus drainage pathways using a thin camera through the nose. It is for chronic sinusitis or nasal polyps that persist despite medical treatment.

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.

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
  1. Bring your sinus CT scan and treatment history; the surgeon uses this for planning.
  2. Tell the team about aspirin or NSAID sensitivity, asthma, blood thinners and allergies; changes are on your doctor's instruction.
  3. Follow fasting instructions for general anaesthesia and stock saline rinse supplies.
  4. Plan to avoid flying until your surgeon clears you, usually after the first review.
Questions to ask your surgeon
  1. Which sinuses do you plan to open and why?
  2. Will you also correct the septum or reduce the turbinates?
  3. Do you use image guidance, and how do you protect the eye and brain area?
  4. How will I be cared for after surgery, including nasal cleaning visits?
  5. 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) in Malaysia

How much does Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) cost in Malaysia in 2026?

Prices start from $3,500, based on 8 hospital prices in Malaysia in our database. Your final price depends on the hospital, room type and implant; we send written quotes that list what is included.

Is Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) cheaper in Malaysia than in other countries?

Malaysia ranks 4 of 9 destinations we compare for this procedure. The lowest typical price is in India at about $3,878.

How long do I need to stay in Malaysia?

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.

How long does a medical visa for Malaysia take?

Visa-on-arrival (most nationalities) + Medical Visa for extended stays: processing takes about 3 days and the visa is valid for 30 days. We help with the hospital invitation letter.

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.

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