Kerala offers a very relaxing introduction to India and a relaxing location for patients recuperating from hip replacement surgery.

Kerala has excellent international flight connections through Dubai and Gulf airports which enables all visitors from any part of the world to travel to Kerala easily.

Lakeshore Hospital is 3 years old and is located outside of the city on the edges of backwaters lakes. You will stay in hospital for 5 days after your operation to keep your hip still and to enable medical staff to monitor your condition. You will be in a private room with its own shower room and a spare bed to enable your bystander to remain with you throughout your stay.

The Operation at Lakeshore

Hip replacement is most commonly performed under the effect of a general anaesthetic, which means that the patient is asleep throughout the procedure and therefore will feel no pain. Where general anaesthetic is not appropriate for some reason, the hip replacement surgery will be carried out under an epidural (which is a spinal anaesthetic that uses a local anaesthetic injected into the lower back) The epidural completely blocks feeling from the waist downwards but means that you will be awake during the procedure. You will discuss the options with your surgeon and anaesthetist if they believe that it will be necessary for you to be under epidural for the operation; however this is very unusual.

Lakeshore has a nutritional consultant and the catering service managed by an ex-employee of the Taj Hotel Group who places great emphasis on the quality of food. They can cook a complete range of cuisines for you depending on your preferences and so if you prefer to stick to your own local style, no problem.
Unlike hospitals in Britain and USA, wards at Lakeshore are managed and run by the nursing staff who are also directly responsible for cleaning and direct patient care. The nurses are english speaking and are always very welcoming and smily. The numbers of nurses on the ward is higher than patients are used to in Britain so they have more time to care for you, or simply site beside you and pass the time, if you prefer.

Lakeshore is a traditional hospital but they welcome patients asking for complementary therapies such as massage or Ayurveda if the patient feel they would benefit. The therapist can discuss your condition with the consultant before any treatment takes place. This approach is especially effective for helping you manage anxiety and the stress associated with being a hospital in-patient.

Consultants Charges

• Procedure Charges

• Medicines, Investigations, Blood processing and Consumable Charges

• Patient stay with normal diet

• By-stander accommodation while patient in room

• Air-port pick-up and drop

• Immigration and custom's clearance

• Assistance in Visa Extension (If Required)

• Cost of treatment other than specified

• Special consumables (If used) and Special Investigation (If Undergone)

• Stay beyond package period

• Personal use such as Telephone Calls / Special Food Requirements

• Take home medication

• Travel costs from originating country

Once your anaesthetic has taken effect, the surgeon will make an incision, usually around 20-30cm (8-12 inches) long along your hip and thigh. The actual length of the incision can be shorter depending on the technique your surgeon is using. For example minimally invasive surgery requires a much smaller incision.

The top end of the thigh bone will then be removed and a ball on a stem will be placed into the thigh bone - this is the replacement hip

The hip socket will be hollowed out to make a shallow cup and an artificial socket will be placed into it. The artificial part of the thighbone can then fit into this socket.

Your surgeon will then close the incision with stitches or clips and cover it with a dressing. This is the end of the operation.

You will then be taken to a recovery room before returning to your room.

For the next few days you will be closely monitored in your room with your dressings being checked and changed by the ward nurses. You will also be visited by your orthopaedic surgeon throughout your stay. Most patients also receive a visit from the medical director to ensure that they are as comfortable during their stay as possible

Food at Lakeshore Hospital:

Nursing at Lakeshore Hospital, Cochin

Alternative Treatments at Lakeshore

HOW MUCH WILL HIP REPLACEMENT AT LAKESHORE COST?

PRICES FOR HIP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE AT LAKESHORE HOSPITAL IN KERALA

General is a general ward rather than private room. We do not recommend general wards for visitors from abroad.

Lakeshore Hip Replacement Package INCLUDES

Lakeshore Hip Replacement Package EXCLUDES

COMPLICATIONS IF ANY

The rates quoted are for routine surgical cases. Where complications occur, either during a routine stay or following the stay, and further medical treatment is required. The Hospital reserves the right to charge the full rate and not the package price. However, it will be informed in advance and due consent taken.

What to do next:

We have teams in India who manage your stay and provide you with support whenever you need it.