Appendix Surgery in Bengaluru typically costs ₹40,000 to ₹1,00,000 according to published market estimates as of 2026-10-14. The usual hospital stay is 2 to 3 days. The final bill depends on uncomplicated versus perforated or abscess-forming appendicitis, emergency versus planned surgery and laparoscopic versus open operation. Lotus Hospital in HSR Layout gives an itemised estimate after the consultation and checks cashless eligibility for insured patients.
COST IN BANGALORE
How much does appendix surgery cost in Bangalore?
₹40,000 to ₹1,00,000Bengaluru market range · HexaHealth — Laparoscopic appendectomy cost in Bangalore ↗ · as of 2026-10-14
Typical hospital stay: 2 to 3 days
Bengaluru market estimate for laparoscopic appendicectomy, as published by HexaHealth (average ₹75,000). A perforated or complicated appendix usually needs a longer stay and costs more. This is not a Lotus quote. Ask the Lotus team for an itemised estimate for your case and insurance.
What changes the price
- Uncomplicated versus perforated or abscess-forming appendicitis
- Emergency versus planned surgery
- Laparoscopic versus open operation
- Room category and length of stay
- Intravenous antibiotics and monitoring
- Pre-operative scans and blood tests
Usually included in a package
- Surgeon, anaesthetist and operating theatre charges
- Laparoscopic consumables
- Room and nursing care for the planned stay
- In-stay medicines
- Histopathology of the removed appendix where included
Usually not included
- Emergency consultation and scans before admission unless stated
- Extended stay or treatment of complications
- Post-discharge medicines
How cashless insurance works for appendix surgery
- Share your policy or corporate insurance card with the Lotus care team before admission.
- The team requests pre-authorisation from your insurer or TPA with the doctor’s estimate.
- The insurer approves an amount; you pay only non-covered items such as some consumables or room upgrades.
- At discharge the final bill is settled with the insurer, and you receive copies of all papers.
Planned surgeries often have waiting periods in a new policy. Ask your insurer whether appendix surgery has a waiting period or a sub-limit before you plan the date.
Insurance and TPA help at Lotus →Consult a Lotus specialist
General & Laparoscopic Surgery
Dr. Somyaa Khuller
Also listed as Dr. Sowmya Khullar
- Qualifications
- MBBS, DNB, FMAS, FIAGES, FALS (Hernia)
- Experience
- 16 years overall; 13 as specialist
- Fee
- ₹700
- Languages
- Hindi, English
- Registration
- KMC 79473
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- Qualifications
- MBBS, DNB (General Surgery), FMAS
- Experience
- 25 years overall; 13 as specialist
- Fee
- ₹700
- Registration
- KMC 61127
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PATIENT QUESTIONS
Cost and insurance questions
How long is the hospital stay after laparoscopic appendix removal?
For uncomplicated appendicitis, most adults stay one to two nights after keyhole surgery and go home once they are eating, walking and comfortable on tablets. If the appendix has burst or an abscess has formed, intravenous antibiotics often continue for several days and the stay is longer. Children follow a similar pattern. The Lotus surgical team will confirm the expected stay once they know how advanced the appendicitis is.
Does health insurance cover emergency appendix surgery?
Most Indian health policies cover appendicectomy as an inpatient procedure, subject to the policy’s initial waiting period, room-rent limits, co-payment and exclusions. In an emergency, treatment starts first, and the hospital’s insurance desk notifies your insurer or TPA and requests cashless approval. Inform the team about your policy as early as you can. If cashless is declined, reimbursement can usually be claimed with the original bills and discharge summary.
Learn more about the procedure
Read how appendix surgery is done, who needs it, recovery and risks on the Appendix Surgery guide.