Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer develops when abnormal cells in the pancreas divide out of control to form a tumor. Most pancreatic cancers begin in the ducts of the pancreas. Pancreatic cancer survival rates are found to be low as the condition is difficult to detect in its early stages. Here, we will look at everything about pancreatic cancer, such as what is pancreatic cancer, what are the causes and symptoms of pancreatic cancer, what are the symptoms of pancreatic cancer, how to diagnose pancreatic cancer, what are the treatments of pancreatic cancer, who are the best doctors for pancreatic cancer in India, and which are the top hospitals for pancreatic cancer in India.
What the price includes
- Lead pancreatic cancer surgeon and specialized surgical team fees
- Operating theatre charges and consumable surgical packs
- Dedicated post-operative inpatient room stay
- Routine laboratory diagnostics, scans and pre-op clearance
- In-hospital clinical medications and recovery nursing
- Pre-departure follow-up consultation and fit-to-fly assessment
What it does not include
- International return flights and baggage
- Serviced accommodation and meals after discharge
- Attendant and patient Indian medical visa processing
- Management of incidental pre-existing conditions
- Long-term medication refills in home country
- Secondary home-country outpatient rehabilitation
What each hospital charges
Same clinical excellence across 5 accredited partner hospitals. Marlin charges no patient commission — figures are transparent official hospital estimates.
Hospital rate cards are being confirmed for this procedure.
Standard estimated procedure package starts from $20,000. Request a free review below to receive an itemized quote from our accredited partner hospitals.
Estimate your whole trip, not just the surgery
Flights, hotel, food and visas for the full 20 days — so the number you budget for is what you actually spend.
Your estimated total
$21,810 – $22,930
- Surgery, hospital and care$20,000 fixed
- Return flights (1 passenger)$920
- Hotel & meals during recovery$810
- Indian medical visas$80
The upper figure allows for a longer stay. The implant and surgery are fixed. Marlin adds nothing to any of these numbers.
Surgeons who do this operation every week
Senior consultants at JCI/NABH accredited centres with decades of dedicated procedural volume.
Dr. Ashok Rajgopal
Senior Reconstructive Surgeon
Internationally recognized senior consultant with thousands of successful clinical procedures.
Dr. S.K.S Marya
Chairman of Department
Globally renowned medical faculty with extensive international patient advisory tenure.
Dr. Vinesh Mathur
Senior Specialist
Renowned expert with international fellowships and over 15,000 successful clinical procedures.
What the three weeks actually look like
From sending your first medical scans to your fit-to-fly clearance.
Before you fly
Reports and a surgeon’s opinion
Send your X-rays and medical history. Within 24–48 hours you get a named surgeon’s written opinion and a costed plan from each hospital you shortlist.
Day 1–2
Arrival and tests
Airport pickup, hotel check-in and hospital consultation. Blood work, ECG, anaesthesia clearance and a fitness review are completed the same or next day.
Day 3
Surgery
The operation takes 60–90 minutes per joint. You are moved to your private room the same day and stood up with support within 24 hours.
Day 4–7
Walking with physio
Twice-daily physiotherapy in the ward. Most patients walk with a frame by day two after surgery and manage stairs before discharge.
Day 8–21
Recovery and review
You stay near the hospital in a serviced hotel with outpatient physio, then a final review, stitch removal and fit-to-fly clearance before you travel home.
✓ Verified international patient
“I paid the hospital directly at the billing counter and the number matched the estimate Marlin sent me in Nairobi. Nobody asked me for a single extra shilling.”
Questions patients ask before they book
Essential details on payments, visa processing, language and post-operative flight permissions.
Is chemotherapy needed after pancreatic surgery?+
You may have chemotherapy after surgery to reduce the risk of the cancer returning. You may have adjuvant chemotherapy for around six months. It must begin within three months of having surgery.
Is pancreatic cancer surgery painful?+
There may be some pain and discomfort for some weeks after the surgery. For the first few days, you may be given painkillers.
What is the age limit for pancreatic cancer surgery?+
There is no age limit for pancreatic cancer surgery. However, age-related issues and conditions might affect a patient's medical course and outcome.
What is the survival rate for pancreatic surgery?+
Those who undergo a pancreatic cancer surgery might boost their five-year survival rate up to 25%. Just nearly 8.5% of individuals with pancreatic cancer live for five years.