Brachytherapy (Prostate Seed Implantation) cost in India (2026)
Brachytherapy (Prostate Seed Implantation) in India starts from $7,800. Based on 8 hospital prices in our database. Your exact price depends on the hospital, room and implant.
- 1 nights in hospital
- 14 days to full recovery
- 8 hospital prices
- 4 days visa processing
- 90% reported success rate
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Best hospitals for Brachytherapy (Prostate Seed Implantation) in India
How we rankRanked by accreditation, patient rating and review count, then price.
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1 Indraprastha Apollo HospitalNew Delhi · ISO 9001 · JCI · NABH · ★ 4.9From$8,250from $8,250 2 doctors listed JCI accredited -
2 Medanta - The MedicityGurugram · ISO 9001 · JCI · NABH · ★ 4.7From$8,510from $8,510 3 doctors listed JCI accredited -
3 Artemis HospitalGurugram · ISO 9001 · JCI · NABH · ★ 4.5From$8,770from $8,770 2 doctors listed JCI accredited -
4 Max Super Speciality Hospital, SaketNew Delhi · ISO 9001 · JCI · NABH · ★ 4.3From$7,980from $7,980 2 doctors listed JCI accredited -
5 Amrita Hospital FaridabadFaridabad · ISO 9001 · JCI · NABH · ★ 4.4From$8,130from $8,130 1 doctor listed 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) 90% $11,800
- Accommodation 5% $700
- Food 3% $400
- Local transport 1% $100
- Visa fees 1% $150
- Estimated total$13,200
Source: medcasts.com · prices as of May 2026
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India vs other countries
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
Every quote we send lists what is and isn't included, line by line.
Your recovery plan
- Days 1–3Perineal bruising and soreness; urinary frequency, burning and weak stream are common.
- Weeks 1–4Urinary symptoms may peak as radiation builds; alpha-blocker tablets may help.
- Months 2–3Symptoms gradually ease; radiation precautions end as advised.
- Months 6–18PSA falls slowly; the doctor reviews symptoms and sexual function.
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 Brachytherapy (Prostate Seed Implantation)
Prostate brachytherapy places tiny radioactive seeds permanently inside the prostate to treat localised prostate cancer. It delivers a high dose to the gland while sparing nearby organs.
Under spinal or general anaesthesia, and guided by ultrasound, the specialist places seeds through needles passed between the legs, following a plan worked out from scans. Typically around fifty to a hundred small seeds are used, and they give off radiation over weeks to months. It is mainly used for low and intermediate risk cancer, sometimes combined with external beam radiotherapy.
Usually a good fit if
- Low- to favourable intermediate-risk prostate cancer confined to the gland.
- A prostate of suitable size, and good urinary flow, to reduce urinary side effects.
- A man who prefers a single short procedure to weeks of external-beam radiotherapy.
- Fit for spinal or general anaesthesia.
May need to wait if
- Very large prostates, or severe urinary symptoms, increase the risk of urinary retention and may need other treatment.
- Previous prostate surgery (TURP) or pelvic radiation can make seed placement difficult.
- High-risk or spread cancer needs other treatment, as advised.
- Inflammatory bowel disease raises the risk of radiation bowel problems.
How to prepare
- Bring your biopsy report, PSA, prostate MRI and any bone scans so the team can confirm that the cancer is localised.
- Expect a planning ultrasound to measure the prostate and plan seed placement.
- Review blood thinners and urinary medicines with your doctor; changes only on the doctor's instruction.
- Discuss the radiation safety rules for close contact with children and pregnant women for the first weeks.
- Plan to remain nearby for early reviews and arrange follow-up PSA tests at home.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- Is brachytherapy suitable for my risk group, and should I have additional treatment?
- How many implants has your team done, and which isotope will be used?
- What are the risks to urinary flow, bowels and erections?
- What radiation precautions do I need at home, and for how long?
- How will you verify the seed positions and measure success?
- Who will follow my PSA regularly in my home country?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
- Promotion of brachytherapy for high-risk or spread disease without discussing other options.
- No MRI, biopsy or staging work-up beforehand.
- No radiation physicist or radiation oncologist involved in dose planning and checks.
- No plan for radiation safety or follow-up PSA.
Questions about Brachytherapy (Prostate Seed Implantation) in India
How much does Brachytherapy (Prostate Seed Implantation) cost in India in 2026?
Prices start from $7,800, based on 8 hospital prices in India in our database. Your final price depends on the hospital, room type and implant; we send written quotes that list what is included.
Is Brachytherapy (Prostate Seed Implantation) cheaper in India than in other countries?
India ranks 1 of 9 destinations we compare for this procedure. The lowest typical price is in India at about $11,800.
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.
Are the seeds dangerous to others?
The radiation is weak and short-ranged. You will get precautions, such as keeping distance from pregnant women and small children for a period.
Will the seeds move?
Rarely a seed migrates; the team checks with imaging afterwards.
What are common side effects?
Urinary urgency, weak stream, bowel irritation and some erectile change. Most improve with time, but some can be lasting.
How do I know it worked?
PSA falls gradually over a year or more, and may have a temporary small rise ('bounce'). Your doctor will explain what to expect.