From cochlear implants and sinus surgery to thyroidectomy, head and neck cancer, and sleep apnea surgery — Sultan GHC connects U.S. patients with fellowship-trained ENT surgeons at JCI-accredited hospitals offering world-class otolaryngology at a fraction of U.S. prices.
Cochlear Implant — Key Saving
USA: $80K–$150K
India: $15K–$25KIncludes device (Cochlear Nucleus / Med-El) + surgery + programming · NIDCD (U.S. 2024)
From hearing loss and sinus disease to thyroid tumors and head-neck cancers — partner hospitals manage the complete ENT and head-neck spectrum.
Endoscopic, minimally invasive, robotic, and open head-neck procedures — performed by fellowship-trained ENT surgeons using Karl Storz and Stryker 4K endoscopy systems.
Cochlear implantation for severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss — device implanted under general anaesthesia, electrode array inserted into cochlea. Devices: Cochlear Nucleus 8, Med-El Sonnet 2, Advanced Bionics Naida. Surgery + device + 3 programming sessions: $15,000–$25,000 India vs $80,000–$150,000 U.S. Bilateral cochlear implant coordination available.
Endoscopic surgery for chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, and sinus mucoceles — using Karl Storz or Stryker 4K endoscopy systems. Often combined with septoplasty, turbinate reduction, and balloon sinuplasty. Image-guided (navigation-assisted) FESS available for complex or revision cases. Day surgery or 1-night hospital stay.
Eardrum repair (tympanoplasty Types I–IV) and mastoidectomy for cholesteatoma or CSOM. Combined tympanomastoidectomy with ossicular chain reconstruction (TORP/PORP). Stapedotomy/stapedectomy for otosclerosis. Canal wall up and canal wall down techniques available at high-volume otology centres.
Total and hemithyroidectomy for thyroid cancer, large goitre, and hyperthyroidism. Conventional open thyroidectomy, minimally invasive video-assisted (MIVAT), and robotic thyroidectomy via axillary/areolar approach (no neck incision) available at Apollo and Fortis. Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) of recurrent laryngeal nerve at all partner centres.
Radical and modified radical neck dissection, total/partial laryngectomy with voice rehabilitation, glossectomy with free flap reconstruction (ALT, radial forearm), mandibulectomy, parotidectomy, and comprehensive salivary gland tumor surgery. Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai and Apollo Cancer Centre — MDT-reviewed treatment plans.
Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) to identify collapse pattern, followed by targeted surgery: UPPP (uvulopalatopharyngoplasty), palatal advancement (expansion sphincter pharyngoplasty), tongue base reduction, hyoid suspension, and nasal reconstruction. Inspire hypoglossal nerve stimulator at select partner centres.
Septoplasty for deviated nasal septum causing nasal obstruction — often combined with FESS and turbinate reduction. Functional rhinoplasty for nasal valve collapse. Aesthetic rhinoplasty available — see our Cosmetic Surgery page for cosmetic rhinoplasty coordination.
Suspension microlaryngoscopy under general anaesthesia for vocal cord polyps, nodules, cysts, papillomas, Reinke's edema, and early glottic cancer. CO2 laser microlaryngoscopy for precise lesion excision with voice preservation. KTP laser for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis.
Superficial, total, and nerve-preserving parotidectomy for pleomorphic adenoma, Warthin tumour, and malignant parotid tumors. Facial nerve monitoring intraoperatively. Submandibular gland excision for chronic sialadenitis or mixed tumors. Endoscopic sialendoscopy for salivary stones.
Tonsillectomy (for recurrent tonsillitis, peritonsillar abscess, or sleep-disordered breathing) using cold steel dissection, coblation, or radiofrequency. Adenoidectomy for adenoid hypertrophy in children and adults. Coblation tonsillotomy for pediatric sleep apnea. Day surgery; 5–7 days India stay.
U.S. figures from FAIR Health Consumer (2024), NIH NIDCD, and CostHelper. India and Türkiye from JCI-accredited partner hospital rates (2025).
| Procedure |  USA |  India |  Türkiye | Save (India) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cochlear Implant (device + surgery + programming) | $80,000–$150,000 | $15,000–$25,000 | $20,000–$35,000 | ~83% |
| FESS (sinus surgery) | $8,000–$25,000 | $1,000–$3,000 | $1,500–$4,500 | ~88% |
| Tympanoplasty (eardrum repair) | $6,000–$18,000 | $800–$2,500 | $1,200–$3,500 | ~87% |
| Mastoidectomy + Tympanoplasty | $8,000–$25,000 | $1,200–$3,500 | $2,000–$5,000 | ~86% |
| Stapedotomy (otosclerosis) | $7,000–$20,000 | $1,000–$3,000 | $1,500–$4,000 | ~85% |
| Total Thyroidectomy | $10,000–$35,000 | $1,500–$4,000 | $2,500–$6,000 | ~87% |
| Robotic Thyroidectomy (no neck scar) | $15,000–$45,000 | $3,000–$7,000 | $4,000–$9,000 | ~83% |
| Neck Dissection (modified radical) | $15,000–$40,000 | $2,500–$7,000 | $4,000–$10,000 | ~82% |
| Sleep Apnea Surgery (UPPP) | $8,000–$30,000 | $1,500–$5,000 | $2,500–$7,000 | ~83% |
| Septoplasty + FESS (combined) | $10,000–$28,000 | $1,200–$3,500 | $2,000–$5,500 | ~87% |
| Microlaryngoscopy (vocal cords) | $5,000–$15,000 | $700–$2,200 | $1,200–$3,500 | ~86% |
| Tonsillectomy (adult) | $3,000–$8,000 | $400–$1,200 | $600–$2,000 | ~87% |
Approximate self-pay estimates. Cochlear implant pricing includes implant device. Full India cost savings →
Apollo, Fortis, Manipal, Tata Memorial, Medanta, Rela Institute
Acibadem, Memorial, Koç University Hospital
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Cochlear implant (device + surgery + initial programming): $80,000–$150,000 in the U.S. vs $15,000–$25,000 in India — saving 80–85%. Cochlear Nucleus, Med-El, and Advanced Bionics devices available. Sultan GHC coordinates the complete journey including audiological assessment and programming follow-up.
FESS in the U.S.: $8,000–$25,000. India: $1,000–$3,000. Often combined with septoplasty and turbinate reduction. Image-guided FESS available for complex cases. Most patients need 5–7 days in India.
Total thyroidectomy: $10,000–$35,000 U.S. vs $1,500–$4,000 India. Robotic thyroidectomy (no neck scar, via axillary approach): $3,000–$7,000 India vs $15,000–$45,000 U.S. All procedures use intraoperative nerve monitoring.
Yes. Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai, Apollo Cancer Centre, and Acibadem Türkiye offer total laryngectomy, neck dissection, glossectomy, free flap reconstruction, and parotidectomy. All cases reviewed by multidisciplinary tumor board.
Yes. DISE-guided sleep surgery (UPPP, palatal advancement, tongue base reduction) available at partner ENT centers. Sleep surgery: $1,500–$5,000 India vs $8,000–$30,000 U.S.
Tympanoplasty (eardrum repair): $6,000–$18,000 U.S. vs $800–$2,500 India. Mastoidectomy combined with tympanoplasty: $1,200–$3,500 India. Stapedotomy for otosclerosis: $1,000–$3,000 India.
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