Gallbladder Surgery in Bengaluru typically costs ₹55,000 to ₹1,32,000 according to published market estimates as of 2026-10-14. The usual hospital stay is About 2 days. The final bill depends on uncomplicated gallstones versus inflamed or infected gallbladder, need for additional bile-duct imaging or procedures such as ERCP and conversion from laparoscopic to open surgery. 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 gallbladder surgery cost in Bangalore?
₹55,000 to ₹1,32,000Bengaluru market range · HexaHealth — Laparoscopic cholecystectomy cost in Bangalore ↗ · as of 2026-10-14
Typical hospital stay: About 2 days
Bengaluru market estimate for laparoscopic cholecystectomy, as published by HexaHealth (average ₹99,000). Credihealth’s Bangalore estimate (about ₹68,500 to ₹1,37,000) is broadly similar. This is not a Lotus quote. Ask the Lotus team for an itemised estimate for your case and insurance.
What changes the price
- Uncomplicated gallstones versus inflamed or infected gallbladder
- Need for additional bile-duct imaging or procedures such as ERCP
- Conversion from laparoscopic to open surgery
- Room category and length of stay
- Pre-operative scans and blood tests
- Other medical conditions affecting anaesthesia
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 gallbladder where included
Usually not included
- Pre-operative ultrasound, MRCP and consultations unless stated
- ERCP or other additional procedures
- Extended stay or treatment of complications
- Post-discharge medicines
How cashless insurance works for gallbladder 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 gallbladder 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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General & Laparoscopic Surgery
Dr. Shiva Kumar
Also listed as Dr. Shivakumar
- Qualifications
- MBBS, DNB (General Surgery), FMAS
- Experience
- 25 years overall; 13 as specialist
- Fee
- ₹700
- Registration
- KMC 61127
★ 90% (71 votes) on Practo
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PATIENT QUESTIONS
Cost and insurance questions
How much does gallbladder surgery cost in Bangalore?
The cost depends on whether the gallbladder is inflamed, the need for additional procedures, the room category and the stay. Published Bengaluru market estimates are a useful starting point, but they vary between sources and hospitals. Ask a Lotus surgeon for a written, itemised estimate after assessment.
Is gallbladder surgery covered by health insurance?
Most health policies cover gallbladder removal for medical reasons, though many apply a waiting period for gallstone disease. Lotus works with many insurers and TPAs; share your policy details with the care team before admission so eligibility and pre-authorisation can be checked, and confirm cashless approval in advance.
Learn more about the procedure
Read how gallbladder surgery is done, who needs it, recovery and risks on the Gallbladder Surgery guide.