Giving a little heart the freedom to run, play, and grow.
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.
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 extreme precision. India’s premier pediatric cardiac centers house dedicated teams of pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons who perform these intricate multi-stage repairs with elite success rates and world-class surgical precision.
Pediatric cardiac surgery demands an incredibly specialized care ecosystem – from the surgeon’s hands to the specialized pediatric cardiac ICU (PCICU) nursing teams. India’s top-tier pediatric heart centers offer this exact elite environment without the crushing, lengthy waiting periods found in many western or regional healthcare systems. For international families traveling from the Gulf, Africa, or Bangladesh, India provides access to these top-tier pediatric teams immediately, providing world-class medical outcomes at a significantly lower financial baseline.
We meticulously gather your child’s past surgical records (such as previous Glenn shunt reports), echocardiograms, and cardiac catheterization data. We consult India’s leading pediatric cardiologists to map out a clear plan, while seamlessly arranging your family’s medical visas, flights, and accommodations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Procedure | Indicative Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Fontan / Glenn Procedure (CABG) |
$4,500 – $9,000 |
Note: All costs are indicative. A personalized estimate is part of your free consultation with Shifara Health.
Your conversations with Shifara Health are free of charge. And it is where everything begins to feel a little less uncertain.
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