India has become the world’s leading destination for paediatric cardiac surgery, with several hospitals performing 1,500+ paediatric cardiac procedures per year. From simple ASD/VSD closure to complex single-ventricle palliation, transposition of great arteries (TGA) repair, and Fontan procedures — Indian paediatric cardiac centres deliver outcomes that match or exceed international benchmarks, at USD 4,500–15,000 versus USD 60,000–200,000+ in the USA.
Paediatric Cardiac Procedures Available in India
- ASD Closure — device closure (catheter-based) or surgical
- VSD Closure — device closure or surgical
- PDA Closure — device closure (most common) or surgical
- Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) Repair
- BT (Blalock-Taussig) Shunt for cyanotic CHD palliation
- TAPVC Repair (Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection)
- Arterial Switch Operation for TGA
- Glenn Procedure & Fontan for single ventricle hearts
- Norwood Procedure for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Valve Repair/Replacement in paediatric population
Cost of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery in India
- ASD device closure: USD 4,500–7,500
- VSD surgical closure: USD 5,500–8,500
- PDA device closure: USD 3,500–5,500
- TOF complete repair: USD 6,500–10,500
- TGA arterial switch: USD 9,500–14,500
- Single ventricle staged repair (Glenn): USD 7,500–11,500
- Fontan procedure: USD 8,500–13,500
Top Paediatric Cardiac Hospitals in India
- Aster Hospital, Bangalore & Kochi — high-volume paediatric cardiac centre
- Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram
- Apollo Indraprastha, New Delhi
- Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
- Artemis Hospital, Gurugram
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