Guiding your child’s heart toward a stronger, healthier path.
Watching your child navigate a complex single-ventricle condition requires an immense amount of courage. The Glenn procedure is a crucial second stage in staged cardiac reconstruction, helping improve oxygen levels and ease the burden on your child’s heart. Shifara Health exists so that this pivotal medical milestone—and every logistical step to access care in India—is something you never have to face alone.
The Glenn procedure (often performed as a Bidirectional Glenn Shunt) is a specialized open-heart surgery typically performed on infants between 4 and 12 months of age born with single-ventricle heart defects, such as Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Tricuspid Atresia, or Pulmonary Atresia.
During the procedure, the surgeon disconnects the large vein that returns oxygen-depleted blood from the upper body (the superior vena cava) and attaches it directly to the right pulmonary artery. This allows blood from the upper body to flow straight into the lungs to receive oxygen without requiring the heart’s single ventricle to work overtime pumping it there. India’s premier pediatric cardiac centers house internationally renowned pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons who perform these delicate multi-stage procedures with exceptionally high success rates.
Pediatric cardiac reconstruction demands an advanced healthcare ecosystem—from precise surgical teams to dedicated Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Units (PCICU). India’s top pediatric heart centers provide world-class pediatric care with immediate access, avoiding the long waitlists found in Western healthcare systems. For international families traveling from the Gulf, Africa, Bangladesh, and beyond, India offers elite surgical standards and compassionate nursing care at a fraction of global costs.
We compile your child’s medical history, past surgical reports (such as Norwood procedure records), and echocardiograms for thorough evaluation by India’s leading pediatric heart boards. We manage your family’s medical visas, flights, and priority hospital registration so everything is seamlessly organized.
A dedicated Shifara Health representative meets you upon arrival. Your child’s room, initial pediatric consultations, and pre-operative cardiac evaluations are pre-arranged to ensure a smooth, comforting start.
From pre-op evaluations through the operating room and the critical recovery period in the specialized PCICU, our team stays close. We serve as a constant, reassuring link between your medical team, you, and your family back home.
Recovery from a Glenn procedure involves gentle, structured post-operative monitoring as your child’s body adjusts to the new circulation pathway. We coordinate post-surgical follow-ups, medication plans, return travel, and long-term virtual consultations as you prepare for future milestones, including the Fontan procedure.
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 diagnosis, chosen hospital, and tailored care plan.
| Procedure | Indicative Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Fontan / Glenn Procedure |
$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. It is where everything begins to feel a little less uncertain.
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