Lumbar Microdiscectomy cost abroad (2026)
Lumbar Microdiscectomy costs from about $7,150 in India to $30,200 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
- 28 days to full recovery
- 9 countries compared
- 91% reported success rate
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Get 3 real quotes for this estimateTop hospitals for Lumbar Microdiscectomy 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$5,060$5,060 – $9,620 2 doctors listed JCI accredited -
2 Bumrungrad InternationalBangkok · Thailand · HA · ISO 9001 · JCI · ★ 4.8From$5,420$5,420 – $10,290 JCI accredited -
3 Asan Medical CenterSeoul · South Korea · ISO 9001 · JCI · KOIHA · ★ 4.8From$9,070$9,070 – $17,240 21 doctors listed JCI accredited -
4 Cleveland Clinic Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates · DHA · DOH · JCI · ★ 4.7From$10,250$10,250 – $19,480 JCI accredited -
5 Mount Elizabeth HospitalSingapore · Singapore · ISO 9001 · JCI · ★ 4.7From$12,730$12,730 – $24,180 JCI accredited -
6 Acıbadem Maslak HospitalIstanbul · Turkey · ISO 9001 · JCI · ★ 4.6From$7,620$7,620 – $14,480 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) 84% $7,150
- Accommodation 8% $700
- Food 5% $400
- Local transport 1% $100
- Visa fees 2% $150
- Estimated total$8,500
Source: medcasts.com · prices as of May 2026
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Lumbar Microdiscectomy 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 1–3Walk within hours; leg pain usually eases quickly; wound soreness.
- Weeks 1–2Increase walking; avoid bending, lifting and long sitting.
- Weeks 3–6Desk work resumes; core exercises begin.
- Months 2–3Return to heavier activity when cleared.
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What Lumbar Microdiscectomy patients say
L4-L5 disc herniation with severe leg pain. Local consultations recommended fusion (which seemed aggressive for my case). Apollo Delhi did simple microdiscectomy. 90-minute surgery, walking same day, discharged 36 hours. Pain immediate…
About Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Under general anaesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision of a few centimetres, moves aside a small amount of muscle and bone, and removes the herniated fragment while protecting the nerve under magnification. It usually takes under an hour. It is often considered after several weeks of non-surgical care, or sooner for severe weakness.
Leg pain usually improves within days to weeks, and most people recover well. Back pain may improve less predictably, and numbness can linger. Results depend on the match between symptoms and scan findings, and the disc can herniate again in a minority of people. Smoking and heavy lifting can raise that chance.
Most people go home the same or next day and start walking straight away. Plan a few days to a week near the surgeon for a wound check, then avoid long sitting, lifting and flying until advised. Bring your MRI, and arrange a graded physiotherapy plan at home.
Usually a good fit if
- Leg pain (sciatica) from a herniated disc matching MRI, not improving after about six weeks of non-surgical treatment.
- Progressive leg weakness or foot drop from nerve compression.
- Severe leg pain limiting daily life.
- Cauda equina syndrome (loss of bladder control, saddle numbness) needing urgent surgery.
May need to wait if
- Back pain alone without leg symptoms or nerve compression.
- MRI that does not match your symptoms.
- Pain improving with non-surgical care.
- Spinal instability or deformity needing fusion.
How to prepare
- Have a recent MRI that matches your leg symptoms and confirms the herniated level.
- Tell your surgeon about leg weakness, bladder or bowel changes, previous spine surgery and smoking.
- Review blood thinners and anti-inflammatory medicines with your doctor; do not change them yourself.
- Keep walking as much as pain allows, and avoid prolonged bed rest.
- Arrange help with lifting at home, and check fitness to fly.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- Does my MRI match my leg symptoms and the level to be operated on?
- How many microdiscectomies do you do each year?
- What are the risks of re-herniation, nerve injury and dural tear?
- Is endoscopic surgery an option for me?
- When can I return to work and lifting?
- What rehabilitation can I do at home?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
- Recommending surgery for back pain without leg symptoms.
- No MRI matching your symptoms.
- Promising permanent cure with no mention of recurrence.
- No rehabilitation or follow-up plan.
Questions about Lumbar Microdiscectomy abroad
Which country is cheapest for Lumbar Microdiscectomy?
The lowest typical hospital prices are in India ($7,155), Thailand ($8,775), Turkey ($10,450), out of 9 countries we compare.
How long will I stay in hospital for Lumbar Microdiscectomy?
Most patients spend about 1 nights in hospital. Full recovery takes about 28 days; your surgeon will tell you when you are fit to fly home.
What pain relief should I expect?
Leg pain usually improves quickly. Numbness and weakness may take weeks to months to recover.
Can the disc herniate again?
Yes, in a minority of patients, usually within the first months.
What are the risks?
Dural tear, nerve injury, infection, recurrent herniation and persistent back pain.
Do I need a brace?
Usually not. Early walking is encouraged, with sensible lifting limits.