EAR NOSE THROAT (ENT) SURGERY

1. Cochlear Implant

Delhi’s AIIMSRML Hospital, and Fortis/Central Delhi ENT centers are leaders in cochlear implantation, supported by ENT pioneers such as Prof. R. C. Deka (AIIMS), the first to perform bilateral implants in India, and Padma‑Shri awardee Dr. J. M. Hans, founder member of Cochlear Implant Group of India RedditWikipedia. Costs (device, surgery, audiology & rehab) range approximately ₹7–12 lakh (~$8,200–$14,000). The price includes candidacy evaluation, surgery, implant device, programming, and follow‑up speech therapy Wikipedia. These centers offer integrated care teams: ENT surgeons, audiologists, speech therapists. Public hospitals offer subsidized rates, but private implants usually cost in the 8–14k USD bracket depending on technology (e.g. cochlear brand) and hospital stay.


2. Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)

Commonly performed in ApolloMaxFortis, and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, FESS treats chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, and sinus dysfunction. Costs typically range ₹60,000–₹1,20,000 (~$700–$1,400), depending on extent, hospital facility, and surgeon. Specialist ENT surgeons in Delhi NCR with advanced endoscopic sinus experience handle these procedures. Diagnostic CT scans and endoscopy are included.


3. Septoplasty

Septoplasty corrects deviated nasal septum. In Delhi NCR, costs average ₹44,000–₹73,000, ranging up to ₹95,000 (~$520–$860) depending on endoscopic or functional (septorhinoplasty) variants CK Birla Hospital+2Pristyn Care+2CK Birla Hospital+2. Surgeons like Dr. Anil KumarMajor Vipin KakarDr. Deepti Sinha, and Dr. Jas Simran Singh Bhatia are top recommended ENT experts in Delhi CK Birla Hospital+1CK Birla Hospital+1. Endoscopic septoplasty costs more (₹70–78k), while traditional septoplasty may start at ₹44k ($520). Package often includes surgeon’s fee, OT charges, anesthesia, diagnostics, and rooms. Public hospitals may offer subsidized rates.


4. Tympanoplasty

Tympanoplasty (eardrum and ossicle repair) costs average ₹42,600 ($500) with a wide range from ₹14,000 to ₹68,000 ($165–$800) depending on technique and hospital level Lybrate+9Practo+9CK Birla Hospital+9. CK‑Birla Hospital reports specific type‑based fees: Type II (₹70k ≈ $820), Type III (₹75k ≈ $880) etc.; myringoplasty averages around ₹70k (~$820) CK Birla Hospital+5CK Birla Hospital+5CK Birla Hospital+5. Top ENT surgeons across Apollo, Max, Fortis networks perform these surgeries in Delhi NCR.


5. Laser Stapedectomy Surgery

Laser stapedectomy addresses otosclerosis-driven hearing loss. In Delhi, CK Birla Hospital lists costs: average ₹1,20,000 ($1,400), with range ₹70,000–₹1,80,000 ($826–$2,100) depending on technique (endoscopic vs laser) CK Birla Hospital+5CK Birla Hospital+5vanyaclinic.com+5CK Birla Hospital+3CK Birla Hospital+3CK Birla Hospital+3. Surgeon’s fee, O.T., anesthesia, implants/stapes prosthesis and post-op follow-up included. ENT specialists at premium hospitals offer state-of-the-art laser or endoscopic approaches.


6. Ossiculoplasty

Ossiculoplasty (reconstruction of middle ear bones) costs in Delhi range from ₹70,000 to ₹1,30,000, average around ₹95,000 (~$1,100–$1,530HexaHealth. Hospital stay typically 2–3 days. ENT microsurgeons in leading hospitals—Apollo, Max, CK Birla—handle such fine ossicular-chain surgeries to restore conduction hearing.


7. Micro Laryngeal Surgery

Micro laryngeal surgery (MLS) treats vocal cord lesions, nodules, early laryngeal pathology. In Delhi NCR it’s performed at specialty ENT centers in Apollo, Max, and AIIMS. Costs vary widely by hospital and pathology, but typically range from ₹60,000–₹1,00,000 (~$700–$1,200), including pre‑op microlaryngoscopy, surgery under general anesthesia, and scope‑guided removal.


8. Laryngectomy Surgery

Partial or total laryngectomy for malignancy or airway obstruction is done at AIIMSApolloFortisMax, and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. Costs are case‑specific—often ₹2,50,000–₹6,00,000+ (~$3,000–$7,500+) including surgery, ICU stay, reconstructive flap, hospital stay, and rehab. Rehabilitation with speech therapy included. Senior head‐and‐neck surgeons perform these complex cases.


9. Tonsillectomy

Tonsil removal (tonsillectomy) is widely done in Delhi NCR in ENT departments of Max, Fortis, Apollo, and trust hospitals. Cost ranges ₹15,000–₹30,000 (~$180–$350) depending on method (coblation, traditional), hospital class, anesthesia, and one-day stay.


10. Snoring Treatment

Snoring therapy may involve septoplasty/FESS, uPPP, or laser treatments. In Delhi NCR, snoring correction surgeries are priced from ₹40,000–₹1,20,000 (~$500–$1,400) depending on combination of procedures and diagnostics like sleep studies. ENT sleep specialists at Apollo, Max, and private ENT centers design tailored treatment plans.


✅ Summary Table (Estimated USD Costs)

ProcedureCost (USD approx.)
Cochlear Implant$8,200–$14,000
FESS$700–$1,400
Septoplasty$520–$860
Tympanoplasty$165–$800
Laser Stapedectomy$826–$2,100
Ossiculoplasty$1,100–$1,530
Micro Laryngeal Surgery$700–$1,200
Laryngectomy$3,000–$7,500+
Tonsillectomy$180–$350
Snoring Treatment Package$500–$1,400

🩺 Noteworthy Specialists & Hospitals

  • Prof. Ramesh C. DekaDr. J. M. Hans – cochlear implant pioneers at AIIMS/RML Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1
  • Dr. Anil KumarDr. Deepti SinhaMajor Vipin KakarDr. Jas Simran Bhatia – septoplasty and rhinoplasty experts in Delhi CK Birla Hospital+1CK Birla Hospital+1
  • ENT teams at ApolloMaxCK Birla HospitalSir Ganga RamFortis perform FESS, tympanoplasty, ossiculoplasty and laryngeal surgeries across NCR.