Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery cost in India (2026)
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- 1 nights in hospital
- 14 days to full recovery
- 4 days visa processing
- 91% reported success rate
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Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery cost guide: what's included, what moves the price, red flags
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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
- Days 1–3Blocked nose, mild bleeding and pressure; rest with head raised.
- Week 1Review and cleaning; begin or continue saline rinses.
- Weeks 2–3Breathing improves and most people resume normal activity.
- Months 1–3Full healing; sense of smell and symptoms are reassessed.
Medical visa for India
India issues a dedicated Medical Visa for treatment abroad — apply online via the e-Medical portal or through an Indian consulate. Processing typically takes 3-5 working days for e-visa, longer for sticker visa. Two attendant visas (Medical Attendant Visa, M-X) can be issued for immediate family travelling with the patient.
- 1Choose your hospital from your quotes
- 2We help you get the hospital's invitation letter
- 3Apply with your passport, photo and the letter
- 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
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery uses a camera and fine instruments through the nostrils to clear and widen blocked sinuses. It treats long-standing sinusitis and nasal polyps that medicines have not controlled.
Under general anaesthesia, the surgeon removes small pieces of bone and swollen or polyp tissue to open the natural drainage channels of the sinuses. There are no skin cuts, and image-guidance can help in complex cases. Depending on the disease, the surgery may involve the maxillary, ethmoid, frontal or sphenoid sinuses, and may be combined with septum surgery for better access.
Usually a good fit if
- Chronic rhinosinusitis lasting more than 12 weeks despite medical treatment.
- Nasal polyps with blockage and reduced smell.
- Recurrent acute sinusitis proven by CT.
- Mucocoele or complications of sinus infection.
May need to wait if
- Normal sinuses on CT or symptoms from other causes such as migraine.
- Bleeding disorders or blood thinners not yet reviewed by your doctor.
- Uncontrolled allergy or asthma that needs optimising first.
- Severe active infection needing treatment before surgery.
How to prepare
- Bring CT scans, allergy test results and records of previous sinus treatment.
- Discuss aspirin sensitivity, asthma, blood thinners and other medicines; any change is on your doctor's instruction.
- Fast as instructed for general anaesthesia and buy saline rinse bottles beforehand.
- Ask when you may fly, as pressure changes can be uncomfortable early on.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- How extensive is my disease on CT and which sinuses will you treat?
- Do you use image-guided navigation?
- What are the risks of bleeding, eye injury or spinal fluid leak?
- What does aftercare involve, and how often will you clean my nose?
- What medicines will I need long term?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
- No CT scan is reviewed before surgery.
- The surgeon does not explain risks to the eye and skull base.
- No follow-up cleaning or endoscopy is planned.
- The operation is described as risk-free or permanent.
Questions about Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in India
How long do I need to stay in India?
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 India take?
Medical Visa (e-Medical available): processing takes about 4 days and the visa is valid for 60 days. We help with the hospital invitation letter.
How long until I can breathe freely?
Congestion peaks in the first few days and usually eases over one to three weeks, though full healing takes a few months.
Will I need packing?
Sometimes dissolvable packing or splints are used. Removable packing is less common now, but your surgeon will advise.
Can I fly after sinus surgery?
Usually after your first review when the surgeon confirms healing, often within one to two weeks.