Brain tumour surgery removes tumours from the brain using advanced tools such as neuronavigation, intraoperative imaging and sometimes awake surgery to protect important brain functions. Typical hospital stay: 5 to 10 days Time to plan in India: 3 to 4 weeks Who needs it?* Benign or malignant brain tumours * Tumours causing seizures, headaches or neurological problems * Tumours needing biopsy for diagnosis How it's done1. MRI and planning with neuronavigation 2. General anaes

The Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy) removes the head of the pancreas, part of the small intestine, the gallbladder and the end of the bile duct. It is the main surgery for tumours in this area and needs a high-volume specialist team. Typical hospital stay: 10 to 14 days Time to plan in India: 3 to 4 weeks Who needs it?* Pancreatic head cancer * Tumours of the bile duct, ampulla or duodenum * Selected benign pancreatic conditions How it's done1. CT, MRI and endosco

Colonoscopy examines the entire large bowel with a flexible camera. It detects polyps, inflammation and cancer, and polyps can often be removed during the same test. Typical hospital stay: None (day care) Time to plan in India: 2 to 3 days Who needs it?* Blood in stools or change in bowel habits * Colon cancer screening, especially over 45 or with family history * Unexplained anaemia or abdominal pain How it's done1. Bowel preparation with a laxative solution the day before 2