Gallbladder Removal Surgery Cost in Guwahati 2026: Private vs Government

Guwahati: government and private prices for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (keyhole gallbladder removal), with the source and last-checked date for every figure.

Quick answer: Gallbladder Surgery cost in Guwahati (2026)
Rs 3,000 to Rs 1,91,880
Range across the government and private options in the table below, for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (keyhole gallbladder removal). Contrast, implants and other add-ons are extra.
Private range
Rs 49,200 to Rs 1,91,880
Lowest listed price
Rs 3,000 at GMCH Guwahati: laparoscopic surgery charge (general ward)
Government option
Rs 3,000 at GMCH Guwahati: laparoscopic surgery charge (general ward) (published tariff)
Last checked
3 October 2026

Gallbladder Surgery price in Guwahati: government vs private

Prices are for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (keyhole gallbladder removal). Government hospitals charge less but usually have waiting lists. Where a hospital does not publish its rate we say so, and any estimate is labelled.

Where Price What it includes Basis
GMCH Guwahati: laparoscopic surgery charge (general ward) Lowest listed price Subsidised, longer wait
GMCH lists a general laparoscopic surgery charge, not a separate gallbladder line. Medicines and consumables are extra.
Rs 3,000 Procedure/test charge only (per list); contrast/consumables listed separately where applicable Published tariff
GMCH 'Service List' (Available Services with rates at GMCH, Guwahati) – gmch.assam.gov.in
Private hospitals and diagnostic centres in Guwahati (typical)
Our estimate; not a quote from any hospital.
Basis: Previous modelled range kept: internally consistent; no published private price found for this test in Guwahati to check it against.
Rs 49,200 to Rs 1,91,880 Base procedure; items listed under "what a quote leaves out" are extra Estimate
WhatsTheCost estimate
CGHS rate: Tier II city, NABH hospital Reference rate
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy package for a semi-private ward. Rate CGHS pays empanelled private hospitals.
Rs 32,670 Package (semi-private ward) per OM Annexure-II: all-inclusive lump sum incl. accommodation, diet, anaesthesia, OT, surgeon fee, medicines/consumables, nursing, routine investigations; implants (lenses, stents, meshes, valves) reimbursed extra at CGHS ceiling rates. Laparoscopic surgery package covers up to 3 days stay. Published tariff
CGHS rate list (OM dated 03.10.2025), cghs.mohfw.gov.in
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY package (HBP 2.2) Scheme
Free for eligible families at empanelled hospitals; this is what the scheme pays the hospital. From the 2021 HBP 2.2 package list; the current master could not be retrieved.
Rs 27,800 Package rate; implant NA; stratification NA Published tariff
State Health Agency Punjab – 'Health Benefit Package (HBP 2.2)' PDF (AB PM-JAY national package master as circulated)
Estimate vs published tariff. Published tariff = from an official rate list or the provider’s own published price, linked in the Basis column. Quote = a price reported by a third party, such as a news report of an official rate or a booking-platform listing. Estimate = our modelled range where no published figure exists; a guide, not a price. CGHS and PM-JAY rows are reference rates paid to empanelled hospitals, not cash prices. “Lowest listed price” marks the lowest actual price in the table.

Gallbladder Surgery cost in Guwahati by type

Our estimates by type of gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) in Guwahati. These are modelled ranges, not quotes.

Type Private price in Guwahati Basis
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Rs 49,200 to Rs 1,91,880 Estimate
Open cholecystectomy Rs 39,360 to Rs 1,62,360 Estimate
Single incision laparoscopic Rs 63,960 to Rs 2,36,160 Estimate
Robotic cholecystectomy Rs 93,480 to Rs 3,83,760 Estimate
Emergency cholecystectomy Rs 68,880 to Rs 2,95,200 Estimate

What a gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) quote often leaves out

  • Pre-operative ultrasound, blood tests and anaesthesia check
  • Histopathology of the removed gallbladder
  • Extra days if the surgery is converted to open
  • ERCP if a stone has moved into the bile duct

Ask for an itemised, all-inclusive quote in writing before the procedure.

Where gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) is done in Guwahati

Private hospitals and centres in Guwahati include Apollo Hospitals Guwahati, Nemcare Hospital, GNRC Hospitals, Downtown Hospital and Health City Hospital. We list them so you know where to ask. We have not found published prices from them unless they appear in the table above, and we do not rank or recommend any of them.

Prices & sources

Last checked: 3 October 2026. We re-check published tariffs at least every six months and correct errors when they are reported. See how we research prices and our data sources.

Frequently asked questions: Gallbladder Surgery cost in Guwahati

How much does a gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) cost in Guwahati in 2026?

For a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (keyhole gallbladder removal), private hospitals and centres in Guwahati charge about Rs 49,200 to Rs 1,91,880 (our estimate). Government option: GMCH Guwahati: laparoscopic surgery charge (general ward), Rs 3,000 (published tariff). The type of study and add-ons such as contrast, sedation, implants or biopsy change the final bill.

Where is a gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) cheapest in Guwahati?

The lowest actual price listed on this page is Rs 3,000 at GMCH Guwahati: laparoscopic surgery charge (general ward) (published tariff, checked 3 October 2026). It is a subsidised government rate, so expect a queue and less choice of slot. Prices change, so confirm the current rate with the facility before you go.

What does a gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) cost at GMCH Guwahati: laparoscopic surgery charge (general ward)?

Rs 3,000 for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (keyhole gallbladder removal), according to GMCH ‘Service List’ (Available Services with rates at GMCH, Guwahati) – gmch.assam.gov.in (published tariff). GMCH lists a general laparoscopic surgery charge, not a separate gallbladder line. Medicines and consumables are extra. Expect a waiting list and confirm the current rate before you go.

Laparoscopic or open surgery: which costs more?

Laparoscopic surgery usually means a shorter stay, while open surgery can mean more days in hospital. Which approach is suitable is a decision for your surgeon.

Does insurance or Ayushman Bharat cover it?

Health insurance usually pays when the procedure is part of a hospital admission or an approved day-care claim; purely outpatient tests depend on your policy’s OPD cover. Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY covers listed packages at empanelled hospitals for eligible families, and diagnostic scans are generally paid as part of an admitted package rather than as standalone outpatient tests. Ask the hospital’s insurance or scheme desk before the procedure, not at billing.

Disclaimer: This page explains prices for general information and education. It is not medical advice and does not recommend any hospital, centre or doctor. Figures marked Estimate are our modelled ranges, not quotes. Published tariffs can change without notice, and the final bill depends on your case. Confirm the current price with the facility and ask a qualified doctor which test or treatment you need.

📅 Last updated: October 3, 2026