COST OF HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION IN INDIA

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is the definite cure for many hematological diseases. With the increasing indications for HSCT and its relatively low cost in Indian subcontinent, an increasing number of patients are opting for this procedure. We retrospectively analyzed the cost of on...

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Main Authors: Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, Dharma Choudhary, Nitin Gupta, Mayank Dhamija, Vipin Khandelwal, Gaurav Kharya, Anil Handoo, Rasika Setia, Arpita Arora
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Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2014-06-01
Series:Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.mjhid.org/index.php/mjhid/article/view/1393
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author Sanjeev Kumar Sharma
Dharma Choudhary
Nitin Gupta
Mayank Dhamija
Vipin Khandelwal
Gaurav Kharya
Anil Handoo
Rasika Setia
Arpita Arora
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Dharma Choudhary
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description Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is the definite cure for many hematological diseases. With the increasing indications for HSCT and its relatively low cost in Indian subcontinent, an increasing number of patients are opting for this procedure. We retrospectively analyzed the cost of one hundred sixty two HSCTs done at our center in the last three years. The median cost of autologous transplant was INR 7,52,294 (USD, $ 12,500) (range INR 6,19,850-14,17,212) and the median cost of allogenic transplant was INR 10,74,881 ($18,000) (range INR 6,49,944-23,82,227). The cost of HSCT is cheaper here compared to that in developed countries and success rates are nearly equivalent. The major factors contributing to the cost are related to the complications post-transplant mainly infections and graft versus host disease, which are also the reasons for the increased stay in the hospital.
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spelling doaj-art-e56a2b864a5543e88e4e6cf0044a417d2025-08-20T02:50:48ZengPAGEPress PublicationsMediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases2035-30062014-06-0161e2014046e201404610.4084/mjhid.2014.0461153COST OF HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION IN INDIASanjeev Kumar Sharma0Dharma Choudhary1Nitin Gupta2Mayank DhamijaVipin KhandelwalGaurav KharyaAnil HandooRasika SetiaArpita AroraBLK Superspeciality HospitalBLK Superspeciality HospitalBLK Superspeciality HospitalHematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is the definite cure for many hematological diseases. With the increasing indications for HSCT and its relatively low cost in Indian subcontinent, an increasing number of patients are opting for this procedure. We retrospectively analyzed the cost of one hundred sixty two HSCTs done at our center in the last three years. The median cost of autologous transplant was INR 7,52,294 (USD, $ 12,500) (range INR 6,19,850-14,17,212) and the median cost of allogenic transplant was INR 10,74,881 ($18,000) (range INR 6,49,944-23,82,227). The cost of HSCT is cheaper here compared to that in developed countries and success rates are nearly equivalent. The major factors contributing to the cost are related to the complications post-transplant mainly infections and graft versus host disease, which are also the reasons for the increased stay in the hospital.http://www.mjhid.org/index.php/mjhid/article/view/1393Cost effectivenessBone marrow transplantationIndia
spellingShingle Sanjeev Kumar Sharma
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Nitin Gupta
Mayank Dhamija
Vipin Khandelwal
Gaurav Kharya
Anil Handoo
Rasika Setia
Arpita Arora
COST OF HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION IN INDIA
Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases
Cost effectiveness
Bone marrow transplantation
India
title COST OF HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION IN INDIA
title_full COST OF HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION IN INDIA
title_fullStr COST OF HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION IN INDIA
title_full_unstemmed COST OF HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION IN INDIA
title_short COST OF HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION IN INDIA
title_sort cost of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in india
topic Cost effectiveness
Bone marrow transplantation
India
url http://www.mjhid.org/index.php/mjhid/article/view/1393
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