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Updated Nov 2, 2026 Prices updated May 2026

Mini-PCNL cost in Saudi Arabia (2026)

Mini-PCNL in Saudi Arabia starts from $6,500. Based on 8 hospital prices in our database. Your exact price depends on the hospital, room and implant.

Lower range
$6,500
Typical price
$10,500
Upper range
$15,100
  • 2 nights in hospital
  • 7 days to full recovery
  • 8 hospital prices
  • 10 days visa processing
  • 94% reported success rate

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

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Hospital packagefrom $6,995
Hotel, 7 nights$420
Meals est.$240
Coordinator, visa letter helpFree
Estimated totalfrom $7,655

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 Saudi Arabia.

Budget hospitalsLowest-priced quarter of hospitals up to $10,060
Mid-range hospitalsMiddle half of hospitals from $10,060
Premium hospitalsHighest-priced quarter from $11,106
In RiyadhTypical price · 4 hospitals $10,583
Typical total$10,495

Best hospitals for Mini-PCNL in Saudi Arabia

How we rank

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

  1. King Fahd University Hospital 1
    From
    $6,380
    from $6,380
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  2. King Fahad Medical City 2
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    $6,550
    from $6,550 1 doctor listed
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  3. King Abdulaziz Medical City 3
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    $6,760
    from $6,760
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  4. Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare 4
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    $6,860
    from $6,860
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  5. Saad Specialist Hospital 5
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    $7,130
    from $7,130
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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 · Saudi Arabia
  • Treatment (typical listed price) 85% $10,500
  • Accommodation 8% $950
  • Food 4% $550
  • Local transport 1% $150
  • Visa fees 2% $250
  • Estimated total$12,400

Source: medcasts.com · prices as of May 2026

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Saudi Arabia 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 2 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

Every quote we send lists what is and isn't included, line by line.

Your recovery plan

  1. Days 1–2Wound dressing, pink urine and flank soreness; you walk the same day or next.
  2. Days 3–7Tubes are removed or planned; rest and drink plenty of fluids.
  3. Weeks 2–3Return to desk work. Avoid heavy lifting.
  4. Weeks 4–6A scan checks clearance and you return to full activity.
Full recovery guide

Medical visa for Saudi Arabia

Visa typeMedical Visa (via MoH referral) or Visitor Visa
Processing time10 days
Valid for60 days
Family can joinYes

Saudi Arabia's Medical Visa is issued through the Ministry of Health's referral system, often coordinated between hospitals in source countries and destination hospitals in Riyadh, Jeddah, or Dammam. Processing is slower than neighbouring Gulf states — budget 7-14 working days. For faster access, the new Saudi e-Visa (where eligible) accommodates short…

  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

Malaysia Visa-on-arrival (most nationalities) + Medical Visa for extended stays About 3 days Turkey e-Visa or Medical Visa (USHAŞ-facilitated) About 3 days United Arab Emirates Medical Visa or Visit Visa About 3 days India Medical Visa (e-Medical available) About 4 days Singapore Visa-on-arrival for most nationalities · Medical Visa for longer stays About 5 days South Korea C-3-3 Medical Treatment Visa About 5 days Thailand Non-Immigrant MT Visa (Medical Treatment) About 7 days Germany Schengen Medical Treatment Visa (Type C or D) About 10 days Saudi Arabia Medical Visa (via MoH referral) or Visitor Visa About 10 days

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About Mini-PCNL

Mini-PCNL removes kidney stones through a narrow track in the back, using a smaller sheath than standard PCNL. It is aimed at medium to large stones, with a lower risk of bleeding.

Under general anaesthesia, the kidney is punctured under X-ray or ultrasound guidance and the track is widened to a smaller size than in standard surgery. The surgeon passes a telescope along it and breaks the stone with a laser or ultrasonic probe, removing the fragments. A tube in the kidney or a ureteric stent may be left for a day or more.

Usually a good fit if

  • Kidney stones too large for shock wave treatment, often 1.5 to 3 cm.
  • Stones that have failed other treatment or are in lower kidney positions.
  • A patient whose kidney anatomy allows safe puncture.
  • Normal clotting and no active infection.

May need to wait if

  • Active urinary infection must be treated first.
  • Uncorrected bleeding disorders or blood thinners that cannot be paused need a plan.
  • Very large or staghorn stones may require standard PCNL or staged treatment.
  • Severe spine or lung conditions may limit positioning.
How to prepare
  1. Bring your CT scan and recent urine culture; infection must be treated beforehand.
  2. Tell your doctor about blood thinners and aspirin; changes only on the doctor's instruction.
  3. Expect blood tests, clotting studies and an anaesthetic review.
  4. Follow fasting instructions and arrange help for the first days after discharge.
  5. Ask about a nephrostomy tube or stent so you can plan for removal before travel.
Questions to ask your surgeon
  1. Is mini-PCNL the right size of tract for my stone, or would standard PCNL or RIRS be better?
  2. How many mini-PCNLs do you perform and what is the stone-free rate?
  3. Will I have a nephrostomy tube, and for how long?
  4. What are the risks of bleeding, infection and injury to nearby organs?
  5. How long will I stay in hospital?
  6. Who can arrange stone-free scans and prevention advice at home?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
  • Offered without a CT scan to plan the puncture.
  • No discussion of alternatives like RIRS or standard PCNL.
  • Surgeon does not have blood transfusion or ICU backup for bleeding.
  • No plan for the nephrostomy tube, stent or follow-up scan.

Questions about Mini-PCNL in Saudi Arabia

How much does Mini-PCNL cost in Saudi Arabia in 2026?

Prices start from $6,500, based on 8 hospital prices in Saudi Arabia in our database. Your final price depends on the hospital, room type and implant; we send written quotes that list what is included.

Is Mini-PCNL cheaper in Saudi Arabia than in other countries?

Saudi Arabia ranks 6 of 9 destinations we compare for this procedure. The lowest typical price is in India at about $5,478.

How long do I need to stay in Saudi Arabia?

Most patients spend about 2 nights in hospital. Full recovery takes about 7 days; your surgeon will tell you when you are fit to fly home.

How long does a medical visa for Saudi Arabia take?

Medical Visa (via MoH referral) or Visitor Visa: processing takes about 10 days and the visa is valid for 60 days. We help with the hospital invitation letter.

What is the difference from standard PCNL?

A smaller track is used, which usually means less bleeding and pain, while still treating larger stones.

Will there be a visible scar?

A small scar on the flank or back that fades with time.

Can there be bleeding?

Some blood in the urine is normal. Significant bleeding that needs a transfusion or intervention is uncommon.

Can stones come back?

Yes. Fluids and tailored dietary advice based on stone analysis help reduce recurrence.

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