Craniotomy – BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital
A craniotomy temporarily removes part of the skull so surgeons can treat tumours, aneurysms, clots and other brain conditions – usual hospital stay: up to about a week, starting in intensive care. BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, on Pusa Road, New Delhi, is a 650-bed hospital inaugurated in 1959, accredited by JCI, NABH and NABL, with robotic spine surgery systems and Signa Artist MRI. Medwell lists 3 specialists in neurology and neurosurgery here, including Dr. Anil Kumar Kansal.
At a Glance
About this Procedure
A craniotomy is brain surgery in which a surgeon temporarily removes a piece of the skull (a bone flap) to reach the brain, performs the necessary treatment and then fits the bone back into place. It is one of the most common ways neurosurgeons operate on the brain, and the type is often named after the part of the skull that is opened.
A craniotomy may be needed to remove a brain tumour, a blood clot or an abnormal tangle of blood vessels (arteriovenous malformation), to treat an aneurysm, to remove tissue causing epilepsy, or to relieve brain swelling or repair a skull fracture. A surgeon usually recommends it after diagnosing a brain tumour or another serious condition on MRI or CT.
Most craniotomies are done under general anaesthetic. For some tumour or epilepsy operations, an "awake" craniotomy is used, with local anaesthetic so you feel no pain while the team checks speech or movement. Hair near the incision is shaved, the surgeon opens the scalp and skull, treats the problem and secures the bone back in place. The procedure usually takes three to five hours and can be longer. You are monitored in intensive care at first and may stay in hospital for up to a week. The average recovery time is about six to eight weeks.
Craniotomy is offered at Medwell's partner hospitals in Delhi NCR, including BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, Paras Health, Gurugram, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram and Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram. The treating neurosurgeon confirms whether a craniotomy is needed after reviewing your scans.
Why Patients Travel to India for It
- Neurosurgery with intensive care support
After a craniotomy you are monitored closely in intensive care before moving to the ward. - Accredited partner hospitals
Treatment at established Delhi NCR hospitals such as BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, Paras Health, Gurugram and Artemis Hospital, Gurugram. - Experienced specialists
Neurosurgeons work with neurologists, neuroradiologists and neuro-anaesthetists to plan each case. - Shorter waiting times
Once your scans are reviewed, surgery can usually be scheduled without long waiting lists. - English-speaking teams and Medwell coordination
English-speaking teams, a package estimate of USD 5,600 – 8,900, and Medwell coordination of your stay.
How Medwell Organises Your Treatment
Share your brain scans for a free quote
Send your MRI or CT scans and a summary of your diagnosis. A neurosurgeon reviews them and Medwell sends a personalised quote, usually within 24 hours.
Travel and pre-surgery evaluation
Medwell arranges your visa letter, flights and hotel. In Delhi NCR you complete pre-operative tests and the neurosurgeon explains the plan, including whether an awake craniotomy is needed.
Craniotomy, recovery and follow-up
After surgery you are monitored in intensive care, then on the ward for up to a week. Medwell supports your recovery stay and follow-up visits.
What's Included
Good to Know
Not included: pre-treatment evaluation and scans, flights, and hotel accommodation. Flights are charged at the fares available at the time of travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Craniotomy cost at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi?
The cost of Craniotomy at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi depends on your diagnosis, the treatment plan the specialists recommend, your room type and how long you stay. Rather than show a guess, Medwell asks the hospital for a price based on your own reports and sends you a free, no-obligation personalised quote within 24 hours.
What is not included in the Craniotomy package at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital?
The Craniotomy package at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital does not include: pre-treatment evaluation and scans, flights, and hotel accommodation. Flights are charged at the fares available at the time of travel. Your Medwell quote lists these separately, and Medwell can help arrange flights, a hotel near the hospital and airport pickup so you see the full cost of your trip before you decide.
How long will I need to stay in India for Craniotomy?
Typical hospital stay for Craniotomy: Up to about a week, starting in intensive care. Typical recovery: Typically 6–8 weeks. These figures come from the medical sources on our Craniotomy page. Your specialist at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital confirms how long you should stay in hospital and in India after reviewing your reports.
How do I book Craniotomy at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital through Medwell?
Send your medical reports to Medwell using the free quote form on this page. Within 24 hours you receive a personalised quote for Craniotomy at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi. Once you decide, Medwell books your hospital consultation, helps with your visa invitation letter, and arranges flights, a hotel near the hospital and airport pickup.
Can I choose my doctor for Craniotomy at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital?
Yes. You can ask for a specific specialist at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, and Medwell helps you compare the doctors who treat this condition there, including their experience and qualifications. See the doctors listed on the BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital page. The treating specialist confirms whether Craniotomy is right for you after reviewing your reports.
