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Patent ductus arteriosus PDA ligation in India: A Guide for Patients from Zimbabwe
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) ligation is a procedure to close the ductus arteriosus—a normal fetal blood vessel that fails to close naturally after birth. Surgeons close the vessel using stitches (sutures) or a metal clip via open surgery or a minimally invasive catheter to restore normal blood flow.
Treatment cost in India
$3,500 – $5,500
Flights from Zimbabwe
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Patent ductus arteriosus PDA ligation costs: India and other countries
Typical price ranges in US dollars. Your final estimate depends on the treatment plan your doctor recommends and the hospital you choose.
| Country | Cost Range (USD) |
|---|---|
| India | $3,500 – $5,500 |
| Ethiopia | $5,200 – $10,000 |
| Kenya | $5,600 – $11,000 |
| Singapore | $14,000 – $27,500 |
| South Africa | $9,100 – $17,500 |
| Thailand | $7,700 – $13,500 |
| Turkey | $6,300 – $11,000 |
| United Kingdom | $17,500 – $33,000 |
| USA | $35,000 – $71,500 |
| Zimbabwe | $5,900 – $11,500 |
Ranges cover the main treatment options for Patent ductus arteriosus PDA ligation. Any extra procedure is priced after the doctor reviews your reports.
What an estimate usually covers
- Specialist consultations and tumour board review
- Tests and scans done in India before treatment
- Surgery or your full course of treatment
- Hospital stay, nursing care and medicines during admission
- Discharge summary and follow-up plan
Not usually included: flights, visa fees and accommodation after discharge.
Why patients from Zimbabwe choose India
Treatment starts sooner
Hospitals can usually schedule your first consultation within days of arrival, so you don’t wait months for a slot.
Accredited hospitals
Every hospital listed here is NABH accredited, and several also hold JCI accreditation, the international hospital quality standard.
Experienced Doctors
From consultation to treatment, everything is planned together by experienced doctors.
Support at every step
English-speaking care teams and a coordinator who helps you from airport pickup to discharge and follow-up.
Best Hospitals for Patent ductus arteriosus PDA ligation in India
Accredited hospitals with dedicated Pediatric Cardiac Surgery departments and support for international patients.
Best Doctors for Patent ductus arteriosus PDA ligation in India
Find the most experienced Pediatric Cardiac Surgery doctors who treat international patients.

Dr S K Gupta
Interventional Cardiologist
MD · DM · DIP.NB Cardiology · MNAMS · FICA (USA)
38 years experience
Travelling to India from Zimbabwe:
Flights, VISA & Daily Life
Patients from Zimbabwe can apply online for an India e-Medical Visa. The hospital treating you issues the letter you need for the application, and up to two family members can travel with you on e-Medical Attendant visas.
| Embassy / Consulate | Embassy of India, Harare — No. 12, Natal Road, Belgravia, P.O. Box 4620, Harare, Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Documents Required | ● Valid Zimbabwean passport with at least 6 months' validity remaining, and at least two blank pages ● Recent passport-style digital photograph, square format, white background ● Scanned copy of the passport bio-page (clear PDF) ● Medical Invitation Letter from the Indian hospital, on letterhead, confirming diagnosis and treatment plan ● Medical reports/case history from a doctor or hospital in Zimbabwe supporting the reason for travel ● Proof of sufficient funds to cover treatment and stay ● Return flight itinerary (recommended) ● Valid Yellow Fever and Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) certificates — mandatory for all Zimbabwean applicants ● For each attendant: proof of relationship to the patient, plus their own passport, photo, and documents |
Your treatment journey, step by step
Share your reports
Send your latest reports. There is no cost to have them reviewed.
Get your treatment plan
A specialist reviews your case and we send a written plan with an itemised estimate.
Arrange visa and travel
The hospital issues your visa letter. We help with flights and a place to stay near the hospital.
Arrive and start treatment
Airport pickup, admission and a final doctor review before treatment begins.
Recover and return home
Leave with a discharge summary, and keep in touch with your doctor by video.
