Uterus Transplant Cost in India

What is the procedure to undergo a uterus transplant in India?

1. Before the surgery

• The patient will undergo a comprehensive evaluation to check their eligibility for the transplant surgery. These will include a series of diagnostic and screening tests for the physical and psychological health status of the patient. 
• If the patient is a fit for the procedure, the next step will be to collect the female or donor egg and a sperm sample from the male partner or donor.
• These eggs will be fertilized with sperm under suitable lab conditions to create healthy embryos.
• Meanwhile, the uterus donor will also undergo a list of tests to evaluate their eligibility for donation. 

2. During the surgery

• The transplant surgery starts with the donor undergoing a hysterectomy. It is usually an 8-hour-long procedure and can be conducted through:

1. Robotic hysterectomy – Also known as laparoscopic hysterectomy, the technique involves the surgeon removing the donor’s uterus through five small incisions. 
2. Open hysterectomy – The surgeon removes the uterus by making a long vertical incision starting from the belly button to the pubic hairline. 

• Next, the patient will visit the hospital on the scheduled date of the surgery. The transplant surgery will take place for about 4 to 6 hours and be performed under general anesthesia. 
• The patient will be transferred to the ICU and then a recovery ward for at least 5 to 7 days post-surgery. 

3. After the surgery

• The recovery period for a uterus transplant lasts for at least 3 months. 
• The patient will stay on immunosuppressive drugs until a successful pregnancy and hysterectomy. 
• The patient can expect the onset of menstruation after 4 to 6 weeks of the surgery. 
• The fertilized egg (embryo) stored under suitable lab conditions will then be transferred to the patient’s womb or the uterus. 
• Once the embryo is implanted into the uterine wall, the patient will be advised to rest and show compliance with all the necessary dos and don’ts. 
• If the pregnancy is successful, the patient will deliver a baby after the end of the gestation period through a C-section.
• Patients can undergo a hysterectomy along the C-section or wait if they wish to have more children in the future.