Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery

Fontan Procedure

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Starting from$4,500Package range $4,500 – $9,000 · indicative

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Navigating a congenital single-ventricle condition for your child is one of the heaviest emotional paths a parent can walk. The Fontan procedure is a monumental milestone in balancing their circulation. Shifara Health exists so that this deeply critical medical decision and the weight of seeking it far from home is something you never have to shoulder by yourself.

What is the Fontan Procedure?

The Fontan procedure is a highly sophisticated open-heart surgery typically performed on children (usually between 2 and 5 years old) born with a single functional heart ventricle. Rather than forcing the single ventricle to pump blood to both the body and the lungs, this surgery reroutes the oxygen-depleted blood from the lower half of the body so it flows directly into the pulmonary artery. This allows the blood to passively receive oxygen from the lungs without relying on a pumping heart chamber.

As the final stage in a series of staged congenital heart reconstructions (often following the Glenn procedure), it requires a high degree of precision. Pediatric cardiac centers in India have dedicated teams of pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons who perform these multi-stage repairs.

Why opt for Fontan Surgery in India?

Pediatric cardiac surgery demands an incredibly specialized care ecosystem – from the surgeon’s hands to the specialized pediatric cardiac ICU (PCICU) nursing teams. Pediatric heart centers in India offer this environment without the lengthy waiting periods found in many western or regional healthcare systems. For international families traveling from the Gulf, Africa, or Bangladesh, India provides prompt access to these pediatric teams at a significantly lower cost.

Your journey

How Shifara Health supports you from your first message to your return home.

Before you arrive

We meticulously gather your child’s past surgical records (such as previous Glenn shunt reports), echocardiograms, and cardiac catheterization data. We consult pediatric cardiologists in India to map out a clear plan, while arranging your family’s medical visas, flights, and accommodations.

When you arrive

A dedicated Shifara Health representative will meet you at the airport. Your child’s pre-operative diagnostics, specialized room booking, and initial physical consultations are completely taken care of, allowing you to focus entirely on comforting your child.

During treatment

From the hours spent in the operating theater through the delicate days spent recovering in the pediatric cardiac ICU, our team stays close. We ensure transparent updates pass continuously between the medical board, you, and your anxious family members back home.

Recovery and beyond

Fontan recovery requires gradual, careful post-operative optimization as the child’s body adapts to the new circulatory pathway. We manage all post-surgical step-down tracking, medication adjustments, dietary guidance, and follow-up schedules that continue reliably long after you return home.

What Fontan Surgery in India costs

We believe in transparency before commitment. The figure below is a starting point. Your Shifara Health advisor will share a personalized estimate based on your child’s specific anatomy, your chosen hospital, and their tailored care plan.