Anal Fissure Surgery Cost

Surgery Cost Average cost
Rs. 35,000 - Rs. 1,05,000
Surgery Time Surgery time
20-35 mins
Hospitalization Hospitalization
Same-day discharge [1-2 days in rare cases]
Resume Work Resume work
2-3 days
Recovery time Recovery time
4-6 weeks
Pain Pain
During surgery - No
After surgery - Minimal or negligible

Anal fissures are small tears or cuts in the mucosal lining of the anal canal. People with hemorrhoids/piles are at increased risk of developing anal fissures.

Individuals who have anal fissures can suffer from severe and sharp anal pain during or after passing stools, visible crack in the skin near the anus, anal bleeding, and bright red blood on the stool or toilet paper [after passing stools or bowel movements].

If left untreated, anal fissures can make your daily life miserable by causing some serious health concerns.

"Anal fissures are of two types - acute and chronic. Acute anal fissures can be treated with non-surgical treatment methods like medications, lifestyle changes, and dietary modifications. But chronic anal fissures require surgical intervention. Most patients think non-surgical methods can treat chronic anal fissures and keep delaying their surgical intervention. Also, they assume that the fissure surgery cost is expensive. In reality, when anal fissures surgery is availed in the early stages, the cost can be reduced to a larger extent. I recommend all my patients undergo surgical intervention as early as possible," says one of India's best anal fissure doctors.

Following are the minimum, maximum & average costs for Anal Fissure Surgery in top 14 cities of India.
City NameAvg. CostMin. CostMax. Cost
Ahmedabad 37967 18000 60000
Bengaluru 42003 5750 90000
Chennai 42505 22000 80000
Ghaziabad 44500 24000 65000
Gurgaon 35000 35000 35000
Hyderabad 39299 18000 80000
Jaipur 27590 9350 60000
Kolkata 35856 16000 60000
Lucknow 36200 30000 42000
Mumbai 41685 2500 120000
New Delhi 38403 17000 62000
Pune 37776 23000 75000

As you can see from the above table, fissure surgery cost varies from city to city. This variation is due to multiple factors, which are discussed further in the article.

Types of Fissure Surgeries

With the help of medical advancements, different fissure surgeries are used to treat an anal fissure. Some of them are:

  • Anal sphincterotomy
  • Laser fissure surgery
  • Open fissure surgery
  • Fissurotomy

Non-surgical methods like boutuline injection and fissure dilation can also treat anal fissures. But most doctors suggest undergoing surgery instead of non-surgical treatment methods.

Laser Fissure Surgery Cost in India

  • The minimum laser fissure surgery cost in India can be anywhere between Rs. 35,000.
  • The average laser fissure surgery cost in India is approximately Rs. 75,000.
  • The maximum laser fissure surgery cost in India can rise up to Rs. 1,05,000.

During laser fissure surgery, surgeons use advanced laser technique to treat anal fissures. High energy laser beams from the laser fiber are focused on the skin around the fissure. These beams help in the excision of the anal fissure without causing damage to the anal sphincter muscles.

Anal Sphincterotomy Surgery Cost in India

Sphincterotomy is also called lateral internal sphincterotomy. In this surgery, a small incision is made in the anal sphincter. Thus, sphincter muscles relax and allow the anal fissure to heal.

  • The minimum cost of anal sphincterotomy in India starts from Rs. 32,500.
  • The average amount to be paid for anal sphincterotomy in India is approximately Rs. 62,750.
  • The maximum price of anal sphincterotomy in India can rise up to Rs. 98,000.

Open Fissure Surgery Cost in India

  • The minimum price of open fissure surgery in India can be Rs. 33,000.
  • The average expense of open fissure surgery in India is approximately Rs. 71,000.
  • The maximum cost of open fissure surgery in India can be Rs. 1,00,000.

In open fissure surgery, the surgeons excise the superficial skin around the anal fissure. And, if any lumps or skin tags are present, they are also removed. This surgical procedure is one of the oldest ways to treat anal fissures.

Laser Fissure Surgery Vs Open Fissure Surgery

Out of all the fissure surgical procedures, many doctors recommend undergoing laser surgery because of its benefits. Some of the benefits/advantages associated with laser fissure surgery are:

  • Minimally invasive
  • No risk of scar formation
  • Reduced risk of recurrence compared to open fissure surgery
  • Minimal bleeding than open surgery
  • Quick recover
  • No life-threatening post-surgical complications

Here is a table comparing the difference between laser and open fissure surgeries.

Specifications Laser Fissure Surgery Open Fissure Surgery
Scars No Yes [high chances]
Bleeding or blood loss Very minimal High
Time to complete 15-30 minutes 30-45 minutes
Risk of infection No or very minimal Yes
Recovery time Quick or fast Slow
Back to daily routines 1-2 days 1-2 weeks
Hospitalisation Not necessary in most cases Yes
Success rate High High

Talk to the doctor to know more about each type of anal fissure surgery, like its benefits, disadvantages, risks, post-surgical complications, etc.

Factors affecting the cost of anal fissure surgery in India

The anal fissure surgery cost in India keeps changing from patient to patient because of factors like:

The doctor fee or the surgeon fee

Anal fistula doctors who are highly experienced can charge you more consultation fee than doctors with fewer years of experience. So, the higher the experience of the doctor, the higher would be his/ her consultation fee.

Cost of diagnostic tests

Diagnostic tests like anoscopy, colonoscopy, digital rectal examination, proctoscopy, etc., are used to properly diagnose anal fissures. The cost of these tests varies from each other and can impact the overall final fissure surgery cost to a little extent.

Amount to be paid for pre and post-surgical medications

Pre and post-surgical medications like antibiotics, laxatives, glyceryl trinitrate, stool softeners, steroids, and local anesthetics can help increase the positive outcomes of the surgery. The cost of these medications can add up to the fissure surgery cost.

Not only these, but there are also a few other factors that can alter the anal fissure surgery cost in India, and they are anesthesiologist fee, the severity of anal fissure, pre and post-surgical follow-up sessions, transportation charges to and from the hospital, etc.


The Bottom Line:

Anal fissure surgery cost in India can range anywhere between Rs. 35,000 and Rs. 1,05,000. This is not the same for every patient and is subject to change based on the aforementioned factors.

To know more details about the fissure surgery cost in India, it is advised to consult the medical coordinators of the hospital from where you are planning to undergo anal fissure surgery.