Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Clinics Abroad — Page 9

Global Hospital Chennai is equipped with a Da Vinci robot for minimally invasive pancreatic surgery – using incisions as small as 1 cm for less pain and faster recovery. It also uses TrueBeam STx for precise tumour irradiation to minimise damage to healthy tissue. The NABH-accredited hospital holds listings in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals. Surgery may cost around A$14,400.

BLK Hospital is the first centre in Asia to use the CyberKnife system for precise pancreatic radiosurgery. The JCI-accredited hospital has a dedicated Cancer Centre with advanced 128-slice CT and PET-CT scanning. Pancreatic cancer surgery may cost around A$17,500–A$20,250, converted from USD. Dr Pankaj Pande specialises in complex pancreatic surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC).

The clinic’s on-site research laboratory supports personalised pancreatic cancer treatment plans. Its multidisciplinary team across 41 departments coordinates surgical oncology care. For international patients, assistance from interpreters and individual treatment programmes are provided. The hospital's location close to Istanbul International Airport simplifies travel.

Bangkok Hospital Pattaya treats 400,000+ patients from 150 countries each year and is JCI-accredited – key quality markers for Australians. The clinic has a regular flow of Australian patients and English-speaking support. As part of the Bangkok Dusit Medical Services group, the hospital offers all-inclusive packages to help simplify international cost planning. It is roughly 1.5 hours from Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Global Hospital Mumbai is part of the Gleneagles Global Hospitals Group, which serves 2 million patients including 8,000 international patients from 25 countries. The Gastrointestinal Surgery Department specialises in pancreatic cancer surgery, offering robotic and laparoscopic approaches. Surgeons have over 10 years' experience, with many trained in the USA and Europe. For Australians, costs are typically 30–50% less than in Europe and the US. The International Patient Services Department assists with visa applications, airport transfers, and provides interpreters.

Manipal Goa Hospital is India's largest medical centre on the western coast and uses Watson for Oncology AI for treatment planning. Pancreatic surgery uses a laparoscopic approach for minimal invasion and faster recovery. Treatment costs 2–5 times less than in Western Europe, Israel and the USA. All international patients receive free airport transfers, interpreters and accommodation. The facility holds NABH and NABL accreditation.

Seoul National University Hospital performs 390 pancreatic and biliary tract cancer surgeries annually. The survival rate after pancreas and duodenum removal is 99%, with a 65.4% complication-free rate for better recovery. The clinic treats 30,000 international patients annually and provides 24/7 English-speaking interpreter support. All patient data is stored digitally to prevent medical errors. The hospital is located 20 km from Gimpo International Airport.