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Mastectomy: Complete Guide to Procedure & Recovery

The whole breast is removed to treat or reduce the risk of breast cancer, sometimes with reconstruction at the same time.

Duration
About 2–3 hours (longer with reconstruction)
Anaesthesia
General anaesthesia
Hospital stay
1–3 days
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Surgical Oncology surgeons for Mastectomy

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Not every surgeon shown performs this specific procedure, so confirm with them directly.

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Dr. Aditi Khare

Oncology Surgeon

MBBS

Registration details not available
Gwalior
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Dr. Aditya Punamiya

Oncology Surgeon

MBBS

Registration details not available
Mumbai
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Dr. Agarwal Varun Kumar

Oncology Surgeons

M.B.B.S, DrNB (SURGICAL ONCOLOGY), M.S. (GENERAL SURGERY)

3+ Years Experience

Agra
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Dr. Agrawal Speciality

Oncology Surgeon

MBBS

Registration details not available
Indore
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Mastectomy in India

Mastectomy is a surgical oncology procedure used to treat Breast Cancer. It is usually done under general anaesthesia, and the typical hospital stay is 1–3 days.

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It is usually considered for large or multifocal tumours, patient preference and high genetic risk. Only a doctor can confirm whether it is right for you after examination. Go Surgery lists 589 surgical oncology surgeons at 10,947 hospitals across 123 cities, including Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Indore. Coverage for Mastectomy depends on your policy and insurer. Please check with your insurer before admission. Compare surgeons and request an appointment to discuss whether Mastectomy is right for you.

Mastectomy Surgeons by City

CityDoctors Listed in This SpecialityHospitals
Delhi NCR48743
Mumbai41488
Indore3969
Pimpri-Chinchwad265
Bangalore25517
Bhopal1885
Kolkata17570
Nashik1782
Greater_Noida1319
Jaipur13174
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CityDoctors Listed in This SpecialityHospitals
Navi_Mumbai13128
Gorakhpur127
Kochi124
Bihar Sharif1111
Chennai9631
Kukatpalli90
Bhubaneshwar80
Hyderabad8600
Mysore829
Prayagraj8264
Dombivli70
Gwalior721
Hassan71
Jammu73
Raipur737
Agra6283
Chandigarh633
Coimbatore683
Dwarka60
Jamnagar65
Rohtak612
Bhandara51
Cuttack511
Guwahati520
Habra50
Nagpur5119
Ranchi5166
Ankleshwar496
Pune4337
Rajkot445
Visakhapatnam473
Agartala349
Amritsar3255
Berhampore30
Bhiwandi30
Haldwani30
Howrah314
Kamarhati30
Madurai334
Mathura38
Ahmadnagar2179
Aligarh2178
Anand2126
Bareilly213
Bundi20
Durgapur27
Farrukhabad22
Guntur216
Margao20
Meerut221
Nizamabad29
Puducherry27
Rampur21
Sagar22
Shyamnagar20
Tirupati23
Yamunanagar26
Ajmer1110
Alwar1136
Baharampur10
Baranagar10
Bardhaman10
Belagavi17
Bharatpur12
Bhiwani10
Borivli10
Brahmapur10
Buldhana10
Chitradurga11
Churu10
Daman10
Dindigul11
Erode13
Gandhidham10
Gondia12
Guna10
Hanamkonda11
Hubli17
Jalandhar124
Jamtara10
Kannur13
Kanpur133
Karnal17
Kendrapara10
Kurnool16
Lucknow184
Mehsana10
Morbi10
Mumbai Suburban10
Nalgonda10
Navsari10
Nellore17
Neyyattinkara10
Ongole10
Ottappalam10
Panaji10
Panipat14
Ramgarh10
Ramgundam10
Ratlam12
Shimoga12
Solan12
Solapur118
Srikakulam13
Surat181
Thiruvananthapuram136
Thrissur10
Tiruchirappalli19
Udupi14
Vadodara178
Vanagaram13
Varanasi157
Yavatmal13

When it's recommended

  • Large or multifocal tumours
  • Patient preference
  • High genetic risk

What happens during the procedure

  1. General anaesthesia
  2. Breast tissue removed
  3. Lymph nodes sampled or removed
  4. Drains placed; reconstruction if planned

Recovery

About 3–4 weeks.

Typical hospital stay: 1–3 days

Risks & complications

  • Seroma
  • Lymphoedema
  • Infection
  • Numbness

Mastectomy cost in India

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Insurance and payment options

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Surgical Oncology hospitals

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Apollo Hospital

Apollo Hospital

Chennai

291 doctors

Allergist · Andrologist · Anesthesiologist

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Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi

278 doctors

Allergist · Andrologist · Anesthesiologist

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Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals

Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals

Delhi

227 doctors

Allergist · Andrologist · Anesthesiologist

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Apollo Hospitals

Apollo Hospitals

Belapur, Navi Mumbai

221 doctors

Allergist · Andrologist · Anesthesiologist

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Apollo Hospitals

Apollo Hospitals

Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

207 doctors

Allergist · Andrologist · Anesthesiologist

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Sakra World Hospital

Sakra World Hospital

Devarabeesanahalli, Bangalore

202 doctors

Allergist · Andrologist · Anesthesiologist

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Hospitals Offering Mastectomy in India

58 hospitals are listed for this speciality. The 8 hospitals with the most listed surgeons are shown.

HospitalCityDoctors Listed in This Speciality
Apollo Multispeciality HospitalsKolkata7
Apollo HospitalsNavi Mumbai2
Desun HospitalKolkata2
Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital & Research InstituteHyderabad2
Apollo Multispeciality HospitalKolkata2
Echelon HospitalNavi Mumbai1
RxDx HealthcareBangalore1
SIMS HospitalChennai1

Related conditions

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in India. Found early, it is highly treatable, usually with a combination of surgery and other therapies.

Mastectomy near you

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FAQs

How long does Mastectomy take?

About 2–3 hours (longer with reconstruction). The exact time depends on your case.

Will I need to stay in hospital?

Typical hospital stay: 1–3 days.

What anaesthesia is used?

General anaesthesia. Your anaesthetist will confirm the plan for you.

How long is recovery after Mastectomy?

About 3–4 weeks.

Is Mastectomy covered by insurance?

It is usually covered by health insurance when medically necessary, subject to your policy's terms, waiting periods and sub-limits. Our insurance desk can check your specific policy.

Other Treatments

TreatmentDurationAnaesthesiaHospital Stay
Laparoscopic CholecystectomyAbout 45–90 minutesGeneral anaesthesiaSame day or 1 day
Laparoscopic Hernia RepairAbout 45–90 minutesGeneral anaesthesiaSame day or 1 day
Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification)About 15–30 minutesTopical (drops) or local anaesthesiaNo stay — day care
Total Knee ReplacementAbout 1.5–2 hoursSpinal or general anaesthesia3–5 days
RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery)About 45–90 minutesGeneral anaesthesiaSame day or 1 day
CircumcisionAbout 20–45 minutesLocal or general anaesthesiaSame day
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Varicose VeinsAbout 45–60 minutesLocal anaesthesiaSame day
Laparoscopic AppendectomyAbout 45–60 minutesGeneral anaesthesia1–2 days (longer if the appendix had burst)
Gynecomastia SurgeryAbout 1–2 hoursGeneral or local anaesthesia with sedationSame day

Other treatments in this speciality

Breast-Conserving Surgery

The tumour is removed with a margin of healthy tissue while the rest of the breast is kept, usually followed by radiotherapy.

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