Minimally Invasive Fusion Surgery Clinics Abroad — Page 4

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital is South Korea's first digital hospital, using the electronic BESTcare system to reduce errors. Its orthopaedic team of 14 professors performs 3,000 surgeries annually. This minimally invasive fusion surgery may cost around A$33,600. The clinic holds Global Healthcare Accreditation for international patient safety and provides free airport transfers from Incheon and interpreter services.

Dr Hitesh Garg has performed over 2,500 spinal fusions and completed a spine surgery fellowship at Yale University in the USA. Minimally invasive fusion surgery at Artemis Hospitals costs around A$7,700. This package covers the surgeon fees, theatre charges, anaesthesia, surgical consumables, and a 2-day hospital stay with meals. The hospital uses advanced O-arm navigation for high precision during surgery. As the first JCI-accredited facility in Gurgaon, it maintains strict international standards. The clinic provides complimentary airport transfers and has 40 dedicated international patient staff.

Asan Medical Centre is South Korea’s largest multidisciplinary hospital, performing 55,000+ surgeries annually. The facility uses the da Vinci robotic system for precise, minimally invasive surgery through small incisions. Free airport transfers from Incheon and a dedicated personal coordinator support international patients. The centre holds ISO and Korean Institute for Hospital Accreditation (KOIHA) certifications.

Manipal Hospitals, named Best Hospital in Bangalore for 6 consecutive years, has served over 2 million patients annually from 30 countries. Its spine surgery centre is JCI, ISO, and NABH accredited. The hospital's orthopaedic team uses a minimally invasive approach, aiming for quicker recovery and less postoperative pain.

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute is JCI and NABH accredited and was named among Newsweek's World's Best Specialised Hospitals 2022. Its international patient programme includes free interpreters, airport pickup, and private rooms. The clinic specifically offers minimally invasive fusion surgery on request. Prices for procedures can be 3–4 times lower than at US clinics.

Severance Hospital is JCI accredited and affiliated with Yonsei University for academic expertise. The facility carries out over 40,000 operations annually with a team of 1,300 doctors, including 395 professors, ensuring multi-specialist spinal support is available.

This clinic belongs to the Apollo Group – South Asia's largest medical network of 64 hospitals. It is JCI-accredited, a key international safety benchmark for Australians. Minimally invasive fusion surgery there typically uses precise, less-invasive techniques from a dedicated Neurosciences Centre. The hospital has treated over 45 million patients with English-speaking staff, easing international care. The cost is around A$13,200–A$17,800.