Angioplasty

A non-surgical procedure that requires no incision on the chest and involves minimal invasion. Angioplasty is used to treat narrowing and blockages of blood vessels. In cases of severe blockages, a surgeon may opt for open-heart surgery instead of angioplasty or stenting. Angioplasty is usually performed with local anesthesia or mild sedation, so the patient is awake during the procedure.

Symptoms: Chest pain, severe coronary artery disease in symptomatic patients

Procedure: A special balloon is temporarily placed at the site of the blockage in the artery and inflated for a few seconds to open the vessel. After the procedure, the artery remains open, and to prevent re-occlusion, a stent is often placed permanently at the site of the blockage.

Stay in Iran: 5 to 7 days

Hospital Stay: 2 to 3 days

Full Recovery Time: Maximum 1 week

Return to Work: Maximum 1 week

Surgery Duration: 30 to 45 minutes

Anesthesia Type: Local anesthesia

Price: $1000

 

 

 

 

Single Vessel Coronary Angioplasty

A non-surgical procedure that requires no incision on the chest and involves minimal invasion. Angioplasty is used to treat narrowing and blockages of a single coronary artery. In severe cases of blockage, open-heart surgery may be recommended instead of angioplasty or stenting.

Symptoms: Chest pain (angina), severe narrowing of one coronary artery, history of heart attack in symptomatic patients.

Procedure: A special balloon is temporarily placed at the site of the blockage in the artery and inflated for a few seconds to open the vessel. To prevent re-occlusion, a stent is often placed permanently at the site of the blockage.

Stay in Iran: 5 to 7 days
Hospital Stay: 2 to 3 days
Full Recovery Time: Maximum 1 week
Return to Work: Maximum 1 week
Surgery Duration: 30 to 45 minutes
Anesthesia Type: Local anesthesia
Price: $1500

 

 

 

 

Coronary Angioplasty for Any Additional Vessel

A continuation of the angioplasty procedure when more than one coronary artery is narrowed or blocked. This intervention is performed for each additional artery requiring treatment.

Symptoms: Multiple blocked coronary arteries, recurrent chest pain, severe angina.

Procedure: Similar to single vessel angioplasty, a balloon is inflated at the blockage site of the additional artery, and a stent is placed to maintain blood flow and reduce the risk of re-blockage.

Stay in Iran: 6 to 8 days
Hospital Stay: 2 to 3 days
Full Recovery Time: Maximum 1 week
Return to Work: Maximum 1 week
Surgery Duration: 30 to 45 minutes per additional vessel
Anesthesia Type: Local anesthesia
Price: $900 (per additional vessel)

 

 

 

 

Peripheral Angiography

A non-surgical diagnostic procedure to examine blood flow in arteries outside the heart, such as in the legs, arms, or kidneys. It helps in the early detection and treatment planning of peripheral artery disease.

Symptoms: Leg pain while walking (claudication), suspected peripheral artery disease, weak or absent pulses in limbs.

Procedure: A catheter is inserted into the artery, and contrast dye is injected to make the peripheral vessels visible under X-ray. This helps detect narrowing, blockages, or abnormalities in peripheral circulation.

Stay in Iran: 4 to 6 days
Hospital Stay: 1 to 2 days
Full Recovery Time: 2 to 3 days
Return to Work: 3 to 4 days
Surgery Duration: 30 to 60 minutes
Anesthesia Type: Local anesthesia
Price: $1500

 

 

 

 

Simple Cataract Surgery

A cataract is the clouding of the eye's natural lens, causing blurred or dim vision. In simple cataracts, the lens opacity is straightforward and usually easier to treat surgically.

Causes: Mostly age-related; other causes include diabetes, trauma, prolonged use of corticosteroids, or prior eye surgery.

Method: The cloudy lens is surgically removed and replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). Surgery is quick and highly effective.

Length of hospital stay: 1–2 days
Type of Anesthesia: Local or general (depending on patient condition)
Length of stay in Iran: 2 weeks (includes consultation and follow-up)
Full Recovery Time: 2–4 weeks
Return to Work: 1–2 weeks
Surgery Duration: 30–45 minutes
Price: $1000

 

 

 

 

Complex Cataract Surgery

This procedure is performed for patients with dense or complicated cataracts, often associated with other eye diseases.

Causes: Severe or advanced cataracts, complications such as glaucoma or uveitis.

Method: Similar to simple cataract surgery but may require advanced surgical techniques, longer operative time, and additional equipment.

Length of hospital stay: 1–2 days
Type of Anesthesia: General anesthesia is often preferred
Length of stay in Iran: 2 weeks
Full Recovery Time: 4–6 weeks
Return to Work: 2–3 weeks
Surgery Duration: 45–60 minutes
Price: $1200

 

 

 

 

Pterygium Surgery

A pterygium is a triangular, fleshy growth extending from the conjunctiva onto the cornea. Small pterygia may only need monitoring, but larger ones affecting vision or appearance require surgery.

Symptoms: Eye redness, irritation, foreign body sensation, blurred vision.

Method: Surgical excision of the pterygium; in some cases, conjunctival grafting is performed to reduce recurrence.

Type of Anesthesia: General or local (based on surgeon’s recommendation)
Length of hospital stay: Usually outpatient, but 1 night is included in service package
Length of stay in Iran: 1 week
Full Recovery Time: 2–3 weeks
Return to Work: 1–2 weeks
Surgery Duration: 30–45 minutes
Price: $700

 

 

 

 

Upper Blepharoplasty

Due to aging or genetic factors, the eyelids may droop, leading to puffiness or impaired vision. Blepharoplasty corrects these issues both aesthetically and functionally.

Symptoms: Drooping eyelids, puffy upper eyelids, reduced side vision.

Method: The surgeon makes an incision above the eyelid crease, removes excess skin and fat, and reshapes the eyelid.

Anesthesia type: Local anesthesia
Length of hospital stay: 1 day
Length of stay in Iran: 15 days (includes follow-up)
Full Recovery Time: 15 days for initial healing; full results after a few months
Return to Work: 10–14 days
Surgery Duration: 1–2 hours
Price: $1500

 

 

 

 

Avastin Intravitreal Injection (One Eye)

An outpatient treatment for retinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or retinal vein occlusion.

Method: The eye is numbed with drops, and a very fine needle injects Avastin into the vitreous cavity. Usually performed in an operating room. No general anesthesia is required.

Anesthesia Type: None (just numbing eye drops)
Length of hospital stay: Outpatient (6 hours)
Length of stay in Iran: 3 days
Full Recovery Time: 1–2 days
Return to Work: Next day
Surgery Duration: 10–15 minutes
Price: $200

 

 

 

 

 

Vitreoretinal Surgery (Vitrectomy)

A surgical procedure to treat severe retinal and vitreous conditions.

Indications: Diabetic retinopathy with bleeding, retinal detachment, macular holes, macular pucker, infections, severe eye injuries, complications after cataract surgery.

Method: The vitreous gel is removed and replaced with a special solution or gas. Laser treatment may also be performed during surgery.

Type of Anesthesia: General anesthesia
Length of hospital stay: 1–3 days
Length of stay in Iran: 3 weeks (includes follow-up after 2 weeks)
Full Recovery Time: 4–6 weeks
Return to Work: 2–4 weeks
Surgery Duration: 2–3 hours
Price: $5000

 

 

 

 

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty, or nose reshaping surgery, is one of the most common plastic surgeries. Some individuals are dissatisfied with the size or appearance of their nose. Because the nose is centrally located on the face, it is the most important factor in facial balance. Many people choose rhinoplasty to create better harmony in their facial features. Besides aesthetic use, rhinoplasty is also performed to treat breathing problems and other disorders. Those who need surgery for medical reasons typically do so due to nasal airway blockage caused by fractures or congenital issues.

Method: After an initial consultation and necessary diagnostic procedures, the patient is admitted to the surgical ward and undergoes the procedure under the care of a plastic surgeon or ENT specialist. The primary goal of cosmetic nose surgery is to improve appearance. If the patient suffers from a deviated septum, the septum will be corrected either simultaneously with or before the cosmetic surgery. During rhinoplasty, issues like a wide nose, a deviated septum, or asymmetry can be addressed. While surgical techniques have greatly advanced, there are limitations to what can be achieved. The outcome depends on the size of the nose, the skin condition, and the patient's age.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 7 to 10 days (if a second visa is required, up to 2 weeks)
Hospital Stay: Initial consultation at the plastic surgery or ENT clinic + 2 days hospitalization in the surgical ward + follow-up visit one week after surgery at the clinic
Full Recovery Time: Up to one year, with regular follow-up visits
Return to Work: 2 weeks after surgery
Surgery Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Anesthesia: General anesthesia
Price: $2000

 

 

 

 

Nasolacrimal System Surgery

Nasolacrimal duct obstruction causes chronic tearing and recurrent eye infections, significantly impacting quality of life. Surgery is the standard treatment when conservative methods fail.

Method: The surgery is performed to restore normal tear drainage. The most common procedure is dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), in which a new passage is created from the lacrimal sac into the nasal cavity, either through an external incision or endoscopically. The goal is to bypass the blocked duct and allow tears to drain properly into the nose. Stents or silicone tubes may be placed temporarily to keep the new passage open during healing.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 7–10 days (to allow for consultation, surgery, and follow-up removal of dressings or stents)
Hospital Stay: 1–2 days in the surgical ward
Full Recovery Time: 2–3 weeks, with improvement in tearing usually seen within days
Return to Work: 1–2 weeks after surgery
Surgery Duration: 1–2 hours
Anesthesia Type: General anesthesia (local anesthesia may be an option for selected adults)
Price: $1500

 

 

 

 

Tympanoplasty

Tympanoplasty is a surgical operation to repair a perforated eardrum and restore hearing in patients with chronic ear problems. It may also involve reconstruction of the ossicles (the tiny bones of the middle ear) if they are damaged. This surgery prevents repeated ear infections, reduces discharge, and significantly improves hearing.

Method: The surgeon performs the operation under a microscope for precision. A graft, often taken from the patient’s own tissue (such as fascia from behind the ear), is used to close the hole in the eardrum. If the ossicles are eroded or damaged, they may be reconstructed or replaced with prosthetic materials. The surgery is performed through the ear canal or a small incision behind the ear. After the procedure, the ear is packed with special material to support healing, which is removed in follow-up visits.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 7–10 days (includes pre-op assessment and post-op checkup)
Hospital Stay: 1–2 days
Full Recovery Time: 4–6 weeks (hearing improvement may continue gradually for up to 3 months)
Return to Work: 2–3 weeks after surgery
Surgery Duration: 1.5–2 hours
Anesthesia Type: General anesthesia (local anesthesia can be used in adults in selected cases)
Price: $1500

 

 

 

 

Abdominal Hernia Repair

Abdominal hernia repair is performed to correct a defect in the abdominal wall through which abdominal contents protrude.

Symptoms/Indications: Visible or palpable bulge in the abdomen, pain or discomfort especially when lifting, coughing, or exercising, risk of strangulation of bowel.

Method: The surgeon repositions the herniated tissue and repairs the abdominal wall using sutures or synthetic mesh to reduce recurrence. Surgery may be performed via open or laparoscopic technique.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 4–7 days
Hospital Stay: 2 days
Full Recovery Time: 2–3 weeks
Return to Work: 2–3 weeks
Surgery Duration: 1–2 hours
Anesthesia: General or spinal
Price: $490

 

 

 

 

Umbilical Hernia Repair

An umbilical hernia occurs near the belly button when tissue protrudes through the abdominal wall.

Symptoms/Indications: Swelling or bulge near the umbilicus, pain on exertion, risk of obstruction.

Method: Small incision near the umbilicus, repositioning of protruded tissue, and closure of defect with sutures or mesh.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 4–7 days
Hospital Stay: 1–2 days
Full Recovery Time: 2 weeks
Return to Work: 2 weeks
Surgery Duration: 1 hour
Anesthesia: General or spinal
Price: $600

 

 

 

 

 

Inguinal Hernia Repair

Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common general surgeries, performed to correct herniation in the groin.

Symptoms/Indications: Groin bulge, pain or discomfort while standing or straining, risk of incarceration.

Method: Open or laparoscopic approach. Hernia sac is reduced and the defect closed with sutures and mesh reinforcement.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 4–7 days
Hospital Stay: 1–2 days
Full Recovery Time: 2–3 weeks
Return to Work: 2–3 weeks
Surgery Duration: 1–1.5 hours
Anesthesia: General or spinal
Price: $900

 

 

 

 

Incisional Hernia Repair

Occurs at the site of a previous abdominal surgical incision due to weakness in the wall.

Symptoms/Indications: Bulge at scar site, pain, obstruction risk.

Method: Open or laparoscopic repair with mesh placement to strengthen the abdominal wall.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 7 days
Hospital Stay: 2–3 days
Full Recovery Time: 2–3 weeks
Return to Work: 3 weeks
Surgery Duration: 1.5–2 hours
Anesthesia: General
Price: $1200

 

 

 

 

Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)

Cholecystectomy is performed to treat gallstones or gallbladder disease.

Method:

• Laparoscopic: Multiple small incisions, camera and tools inserted, gallbladder removed.
• Open: One larger incision in upper abdomen; used in complex cases.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 2–3 days
Hospital Stay: 1–2 days
Full Recovery Time: 1 week
Return to Work: 1 week
Surgery Duration: 1–2 hours
Anesthesia: General or spinal
Price: $2000

 

 

 

 

Appendectomy

Appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix, usually performed as an emergency for appendicitis.

Symptoms/Indications: Acute right lower abdominal pain, fever, nausea, suspected appendicitis.

Method: Performed laparoscopically or via open incision. The inflamed appendix is removed, and the incision closed with sutures.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 5–7 days
Hospital Stay: 2 days
Full Recovery Time: 2 weeks
Return to Work: 2 weeks
Surgery Duration: 1 hour
Anesthesia: General
Price: $1000

 

 

 

 

Thyroidectomy

Thyroidectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland.

Symptoms/Indications: Thyroid cancer, multinodular goiter, large goiters causing obstruction, hyperthyroidism resistant to treatment.

Method: Performed under general anesthesia with an incision in the neck. The thyroid gland (partial or total) is removed; in some cases lymph nodes are also dissected.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 7–10 days
Hospital Stay: 2–3 days
Full Recovery Time: 2 weeks
Return to Work: 2–3 weeks
Surgery Duration: 2–3 hours
Anesthesia: General
Price: $2500

 

 

 

 

 

Pilonidal Sinus Surgery

Surgery for pilonidal sinus disease (a cyst or abscess near the tailbone).

Symptoms/Indications: Chronic pain, discharge, recurrent infection near tailbone.

Method: Excision of sinus tract, cleaning of infected tissue, wound closure (primary or secondary intention).

Duration of Stay in Iran: 5–7 days
Hospital Stay: 1–2 days
Full Recovery Time: 2–3 weeks
Return to Work: 2–3 weeks
Surgery Duration: 1–1.5 hours
Anesthesia: General or spinal
Price: $1200

 

 

 

 

Hemorrhoidectomy

Surgical removal of severe or persistent hemorrhoids.

Symptoms/Indications: Pain, bleeding, prolapsed hemorrhoids unresponsive to conservative treatments.

Method: Excision of hemorrhoidal tissue using scalpel, cautery, or stapler technique.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 5–7 days
Hospital Stay: 1–2 days
Full Recovery Time: 2–3 weeks
Return to Work: 2–3 weeks
Surgery Duration: 1 hour
Anesthesia: General or spinal
Price: $1000

 

 

 

 

Colectomy (Total or Partial)

Colectomy involves removing part or all of the colon.

Symptoms/Indications: Colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, severe diverticulitis, bleeding.

Method: Performed as partial (segmental) or total colectomy. Colon is removed, and bowel reconnected or stoma created.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 10–14 days
Hospital Stay: 5–7 days
Full Recovery Time: 4–6 weeks
Return to Work: 4–6 weeks
Surgery Duration: 2–4 hours
Anesthesia: General
Price: $4000 (total), $3000 (partial)

 

 

 

 

Gastrectomy (Total or Partial)

Surgery to remove all or part of the stomach.

Symptoms/Indications: Stomach cancer, severe ulcers, bleeding, tumors.

Method: Open or laparoscopic surgery. For total gastrectomy, entire stomach is removed and esophagus is connected to small intestine. For partial, only diseased part is removed.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 10–14 days
Hospital Stay: 5–7 days
Full Recovery Time: 4–6 weeks
Return to Work: 4–6 weeks
Surgery Duration: 3–4 hours
Anesthesia: General
Price: $5000 (total), $3500 (partial)

 

 

 

 

Mastectomy (Total/Partial)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of breast tissue to treat or prevent breast cancer.

Symptoms/Indications: Breast cancer, high risk due to genetic predisposition, recurrent tumors.

Method: Breast tissue is removed; lymph nodes may also be dissected. If reconstruction is planned, plastic surgeon joins.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 20 days (including follow-up, pathology review)
Hospital Stay: 2–3 days
Full Recovery Time: 20 days (initial), complete healing months
Return to Work: ~3 weeks
Surgery Duration: 2–3 hours
Anesthesia: General
Price: $2000

 

 

 

 

Oncoplastic Breast Reconstruction

Reconstructive surgery to restore breast form after cancer surgery.

Method: Performed simultaneously with or after tumor removal. May involve reshaping existing tissue, grafts, or implants.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 7–10 days
Hospital Stay: 2 days
Full Recovery Time: 3–4 weeks
Return to Work: 3–4 weeks
Surgery Duration: 2–3 hours
Anesthesia: General
Price: $738

 

 

 

 

 

Prostate Biopsy

Prostate biopsy is a diagnostic procedure used to confirm or rule out prostate cancer by removing small tissue samples from the prostate gland. It is most often recommended after abnormal PSA test results or a suspicious digital rectal examination.

Symptoms/Indications: Elevated PSA levels, abnormal rectal exam, suspicious prostate nodules detected on imaging, follow-up for patients at risk of prostate cancer.

Method: The procedure is commonly performed transrectally under ultrasound guidance. After numbing the area, a needle is inserted to remove multiple small tissue cores from the prostate. In some centers, a transperineal approach is used, where the biopsy needle is inserted through the skin between the scrotum and rectum. Samples are sent to pathology for examination.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 3–5 days (including consultation and pathology sample preparation)
Hospital Stay: Outpatient or 1 day
Full Recovery Time: 3–5 days (mild discomfort may persist)
Return to Work: 2–3 days after procedure
Surgery Duration: 30–60 minutes
Anesthesia Type: Local anesthesia or light sedation
Price: $600

 

 

 

 

 

Radical Nephrectomy

Radical nephrectomy is the surgical removal of an entire kidney, often with surrounding tissues such as the adrenal gland and nearby lymph nodes. It is the standard treatment for kidney cancer.

Symptoms/Indications: Kidney tumors, renal cell carcinoma, non-functioning kidney with severe disease, large renal masses not suitable for partial nephrectomy.

Method: Performed through an open abdominal incision or laparoscopically. The surgeon ligates the renal artery and vein, removes the kidney with surrounding tissue, and checks for cancer spread. Patients usually require catheterization and close monitoring post-operatively.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 7–10 days
Hospital Stay: 3–4 days
Full Recovery Time: 4–6 weeks
Return to Work: 4–6 weeks (light work may be resumed earlier)
Surgery Duration: 2–3 hours
Anesthesia Type: General anesthesia
Price: $3500

 

 

 

 

Radical Cystectomy

Radical cystectomy is the surgical removal of the urinary bladder and surrounding tissues, usually to treat invasive bladder cancer.

Symptoms/Indications: Muscle-invasive bladder cancer, recurrent bladder tumors resistant to other therapies.

Method: The bladder is removed along with nearby lymph nodes, and sometimes reproductive organs (in men: prostate and seminal vesicles; in women: uterus, ovaries, and part of the vagina). A urinary diversion is created, either an ileal conduit (stoma with external bag) or a neobladder from intestinal tissue.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 10–14 days
Hospital Stay: 5–7 days
Full Recovery Time: 6–8 weeks
Return to Work: 6–8 weeks
Surgery Duration: 4–6 hours
Anesthesia Type: General anesthesia
Price: $3500

 

 

 

 

 

Radical Prostatectomy

Radical prostatectomy involves complete removal of the prostate gland and surrounding tissues to treat prostate cancer.

Symptoms/Indications: Localized prostate cancer in men with life expectancy >10 years, PSA elevation with biopsy-proven malignancy.

Method: Performed through open surgery, laparoscopy, or robot-assisted surgery. The prostate, seminal vesicles, and part of the urethra are removed. The bladder is reconnected to the urethra. Catheterization is required for 1–2 weeks post-surgery.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 7–10 days
Hospital Stay: 2–3 days
Full Recovery Time: 4–6 weeks (continence and sexual function may take longer to recover)
Return to Work: 4–6 weeks
Surgery Duration: 2–4 hours
Anesthesia Type: General anesthesia
Price: $2000

 

 

 

Radical Orchidectomy

Radical orchidectomy is the removal of one or both testicles, most often for treatment of testicular cancer.

Symptoms/Indications: Suspicious testicular mass, testicular cancer confirmed by ultrasound, abnormal tumor markers.

Method: An incision is made in the groin, and the spermatic cord is clamped and cut to prevent cancer spread. The testicle is removed en bloc. A testicular prosthesis may be placed for cosmetic reasons.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 5–7 days
Hospital Stay: 1–2 days
Full Recovery Time: 2 weeks
Return to Work: 2–3 weeks
Surgery Duration: ~1 hour
Anesthesia Type: General or spinal anesthesia
Price: $1200

 

 

 

 

TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate)

TURP is a minimally invasive procedure used to relieve urinary obstruction due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Symptoms/Indications: Frequent urination, difficulty starting urination, incomplete bladder emptying, recurrent infections, bladder stones.

Method: A resectoscope is inserted through the urethra to shave away excess prostate tissue. No external incision is made. Irrigation is used during surgery, and a catheter is placed after the procedure until healing occurs.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 5–7 days
Hospital Stay: 2–3 days
Full Recovery Time: 2–3 weeks
Return to Work: ~3 weeks
Surgery Duration: 1–2 hours
Anesthesia Type: Spinal or general anesthesia
Price: $1800

 

 

 

 

Open Prostatectomy

Performed when the prostate is very large and TURP is not suitable.

Symptoms/Indications: Severe urinary symptoms from very large prostate glands.

Method: A lower abdominal incision is made, and the enlarged part of the prostate is removed manually. Catheterization is required for several days.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 7–10 days
Hospital Stay: 3–4 days
Full Recovery Time: 4–6 weeks
Return to Work: 4–6 weeks
Surgery Duration: 2–3 hours
Anesthesia Type: General or spinal anesthesia
Price: $2200

 

 

 

 

 

Cystoscopy

Cystoscopy is a diagnostic and sometimes therapeutic procedure to examine the bladder and urethra.

Symptoms/Indications: Blood in urine, recurrent urinary tract infections, suspected bladder tumors, lower urinary tract symptoms.

Method: A cystoscope (thin camera tube) is inserted into the urethra under local anesthesia to view the bladder lining. Small biopsies or stone removal can also be performed.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 2–3 days
Hospital Stay: Outpatient or 1 day
Full Recovery Time: 1–2 days
Return to Work: 1–2 days
Surgery Duration: 15–30 minutes
Anesthesia Type: Local or short general
Price: $400

 

 

 

 

Urinary Calculi Treatment

This refers to the removal of urinary stones from the kidney, ureter, or bladder.

Symptoms/Indications: Flank pain, blood in urine, recurrent infections, urinary obstruction.

Method: Depending on stone size and location:

• Ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy: a scope is passed through the urethra and bladder into the ureter to break stones with a laser.
• Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL): for large kidney stones, a small incision is made in the back to directly remove the stone.
• Open surgery: rarely used, only for very complex cases.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 5–7 days
Hospital Stay: 2–3 days
Full Recovery Time: 1–2 weeks
Return to Work: 2 weeks
Surgery Duration: 1–3 hours (depending on method)
Anesthesia Type: General or spinal
Price: $2000

 

 

 

 

Penoplasty

Penoplasty is a surgical procedure performed to increase the length or girth of the penis, mainly for cosmetic reasons, though sometimes for reconstructive purposes after trauma or congenital abnormalities.

Symptoms/Indications: Cosmetic dissatisfaction with penis size, congenital penile malformations, post-trauma or reconstructive needs.

Method: Penoplasty may include fat transfer (lipofilling) to increase girth, suspensory ligament release for lengthening, or dermal grafts. In some cases, a combination of techniques is used. Patients must be aware that results can vary, and full expectations should be discussed with the surgeon prior to surgery.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 7–10 days
Hospital Stay: 1–2 days
Full Recovery Time: 3–4 weeks
Return to Work: 2–3 weeks
Surgery Duration: 1–2 hours
Anesthesia Type: General anesthesia
Price: $2000

 

 

 

Breast Implant (Augmentation Mammoplasty)

Breast implant surgery is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures worldwide, performed to increase breast size, improve symmetry, or restore volume after weight loss or mastectomy.

Symptoms/Indications: Desire for larger breasts, correction of asymmetry, reconstructive need post-breast cancer surgery.

Method: Performed under general anesthesia, the surgeon inserts saline or silicone implants either under the breast tissue or under the chest muscle. Incisions are typically made around the areola, in the breast fold, or through the armpit. Implants are positioned and the incisions closed.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 7–10 days (to allow follow-up for wound check)
Hospital Stay: 1–2 days
Full Recovery Time: 4–6 weeks
Return to Work: 2 weeks (for light activity)
Surgery Duration: 2 hours
Anesthesia Type: General anesthesia
Price: $2500

 

 

 

 

Liposuction / Lipomatic

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery to remove stubborn fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise, improving body contour and shape.

Symptoms/Indications: Localized fat deposits in abdomen, thighs, arms, hips, or neck; aesthetic body contouring requests.

Method: Small incisions are made through which a cannula is inserted. Fat is suctioned out using vacuum-assisted or power-assisted devices. Inlipomatictechnique, vibration or ultrasound is used to break down fat before aspiration. Liposuction is not a treatment for obesity but for shaping specific areas.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 7–10 days
Hospital Stay: 1 day (sometimes outpatient for small areas)
Full Recovery Time: 3–4 weeks (bruising/swelling may last longer)
Return to Work: 1–2 weeks depending on extent
Surgery Duration: 2–4 hours (depending on number of areas)
Anesthesia Type: General anesthesia (local anesthesia for small-volume liposuction)
Price: $3000

 

 

 

 

Facelift Surgery (Rhytidectomy)

Facelift is a cosmetic procedure designed to reduce visible signs of aging in the face and neck by tightening skin, muscles, and removing excess tissue.

Symptoms/Indications: Sagging skin in the mid-face, jowls, deep wrinkles, loss of skin tone in the face and neck.

Method: Performed under general anesthesia, incisions are made around the hairline and ears. Skin is lifted, underlying muscles and tissues are tightened, excess fat is removed, and skin is redraped for a smoother contour. A facelift can be combined with eyelid surgery or neck lift for enhanced results.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 10–14 days (for stitches removal and follow-up)
Hospital Stay: 1–2 days
Full Recovery Time: 3–4 weeks (swelling and bruising gradually subside)
Return to Work: 3 weeks after surgery
Surgery Duration: 3–4 hours
Anesthesia Type: General anesthesia
Price: $3500

 

 

 

 

Ovarian Cancer Surgery

Ovarian cancer surgery is the primary treatment for most ovarian cancers. The goal is to remove as much of the cancer as possible (debulking).

Symptoms/Indications: Abdominal bloating, pelvic pain, frequent urination, early satiety, family history of ovarian cancer, presence of ovarian mass on imaging.

Method: Performed under general anesthesia, the surgeon removes one or both ovaries, fallopian tubes, and often the uterus. In advanced cases, nearby lymph nodes, omentum, and sections of intestine may also be removed. The extent of surgery depends on the stage of the disease. Sometimes fertility-preserving surgery is possible in younger women with early-stage tumors.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 10–14 days (for surgery, initial recovery, and pathology review)
Hospital Stay: 5–7 days
Full Recovery Time: 6–8 weeks
Return to Work: 6–8 weeks (longer if additional treatments are needed)
Surgery Duration: 3–5 hours
Anesthesia Type: General anesthesia
Price: $4000

 

 

 

 

Uterus Cancer Surgery (Hysterectomy for Cancer)

Hysterectomy for uterine cancer involves removal of the uterus along with other structures if necessary.

Symptoms/Indications: Abnormal uterine bleeding (especially postmenopausal), pelvic pain, enlarged uterus, biopsy-proven endometrial cancer, strong family history of uterine cancer.

Method: Surgery may include removal of the uterus, cervix, both ovaries, fallopian tubes, and nearby lymph nodes (radical hysterectomy). It is performed via open abdominal incision or laparoscopic approach. Pathology examination determines if additional treatments such as radiotherapy or chemotherapy are required.

Duration of Stay in Iran: 10–14 days (surgery + follow-up)
Hospital Stay: 5–7 days
Full Recovery Time: 6–8 weeks
Return to Work: 6–8 weeks
Surgery Duration: 3–5 hours
Anesthesia Type: General anesthesia
Price: $4500