In short
Costs for Hand Transplantation are quoted case by case. Expect around 3–4 weeks in hospital and often 3–6 months or more away from home. Fidinda shares your reports with suitable hospitals and compares their plans and quotations before you decide.
Very few hospitals worldwide perform hand transplants, and international patients may not be eligible because of donor laws. We check availability before any plans are made.
Who it is for
- Loss of one or both hands where prosthetics do not meet the person's needs
- Patients who pass a detailed medical and psychological evaluation
Only a specialist who has reviewed your reports can say whether this treatment is right for you.
What happens
- 1Detailed evaluation
- 2Wait for a suitable donor
- 3Surgery lasting many hours
- 4Months of intensive hand therapy
Recovery & travelling home
Nerves regrow slowly, so function improves over 1–2 years. Anti-rejection medicines are lifelong.
Risks to discuss with your doctor
- Rejection
- Infections
- Side effects of anti-rejection medicines
Every treatment carries some risk. The hospital team explains your individual risks before you consent.
Cost of Hand Transplantation
We don't publish a standard price for this treatment, because it varies a lot from patient to patient. Send your reports and we will ask suitable hospitals in our destination countries for written quotations, then compare them for you side by side.
What changes the price
- Complexity and number of stages
- Implants, grafts or flap surgery
- Days in hospital
- For transplants: donor availability, evaluation and legal approval
- Therapy and follow-up visits
Reading a hospital package
Usually included:
- Surgeon and anaesthetist fees
- Hospital stay in the agreed room category
- Routine medicines and consumables during admission
- Standard tests during admission
Usually not included:
- Flights, visas and hotel stay outside the hospital
- Extra ICU or hospital days, or treatment of complications
- Tests needed before admission if not listed
- Medicines and follow-up after discharge
How Fidinda helps
- 1Share your reports
Send scans, test results and previous treatment notes. We organise them for the hospitals.
- 2Hospital opinions & quotes
Suitable hospitals review your case and send a treatment plan with an estimated cost.
- 3Compare and decide
We put the options side by side so your family can choose with confidence.
- 4Visa, travel & stay
We help with the hospital invitation letter, visas, flights, airport pickup and accommodation.
- 5Treatment & return
A coordinator stays in touch during treatment and helps with discharge papers and follow-up at home.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Hand Transplantation cost?
The cost depends heavily on your condition and the hospital, so we don't publish a standard price. Send your reports and we will ask suitable hospitals for a written quotation.
How long will I need to stay abroad?
The hospital stay is typically 3–4 weeks, and most patients are away for often 3–6 months or more. The doctor confirms when it is safe to travel home.
Can a family member travel with me?
Yes. Most patients travel with a family attendant. We help with the attendant's visa and accommodation near the hospital.
Is the price on this page final?
No. These are general estimates for planning. We ask hospitals for a written quotation based on your own reports, showing what is included and what is not.
What do I need to send first?
Your latest reports, scans (CD or images), doctor's notes and a list of current medicines. Send what you have; we will tell you if anything else is needed.