Bariatric Surgery Packages

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Procedure	Length of Stay (Night)	Price (US dollars)
Laparoscopic gastric sleeve	3	15000
Laparoscopic gastric by-pass	3	15000

Bariatric Surgery Comparison Chart
Type of surgery	Laparoscopic Gastric Banding	Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy	Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
How it works	Restrict the size of the stomach to 30cc; reduce the amount of food consumed.	Reduce the stomach to a 150cc banana-shape and remove the hunger hormone production capatity.	Reduce stomach to a small pouch and reroute the small intestine to reduce nutrient absorption.
Reduction of excess weight over 1-2	50%	60-70%	70-80%
Duration of Surgery	1 hour	1 hour	1 hour
Incision size	4 holes of 0.5 cm each	4 holes of 0.5 cm each	5 holes of 0.5 cm each
Duration of hospital stay	1-2 nights	2-3 nights	3 nights
Hunger	Hunger is retained	Hunger is reduced; stomach fills up sooner	Hunger is reduced; stomach fills up sooner
Risk of leakage	0%	0.5-2%	0.5-2.5%
Results	The band must be ajusted multiple times after the operation Risk of bleeding requires regular monitoring Risk of the band loosening or becoming undone	Highly effective Alleviates comorbidities Low risk of malnutrition Uncomplicated surgery; suitable for high risk, extremely obese patients	Highly effective Alleviates comorbidities Post-operation vitamin and mineral deficiencies; require supplementary intake. Stomach can no longer break down food; must chew thoroughly. Post-operation endoscopic exams needed to follow-up.

Note: **The hospital holds the rights to change the price without prior notice.**

To apply for this surgery:
1. Fill the Form
Download Form

2. Send the form to rbissot@pacificasalud.com and atencion@pacificasalud.com

Terms and Conditions:
1. This price is including operating room, recovery room, medical supply, medicine for the specific operation, surgeon team and anesthesiologist team only.
2. This price is including intensive care room service, standard inpatient room service (specific for the operation) nursing service, package food, medical equipment, medical supply, medicine for the specific operation.
3. This price includes Home medication for the specific operation. (does not include the medicine for the underlying)
4. The Package Price applies to Fly in & Expat Patients only.
5. Valid until 31 December 2020

This Package does not cover:
1. We require the Patient to be evaluated for medical clearance before surgery by an Internal Physician. This is an additional cost.
2. This price is not including the Specialist Consultant fee.
3. The treatments cost for any patient's underlying or related conditions or complications related surgery will include an additional charge, which will be the patient’s responsibility. This price excludes Special medical supply, implants, Laboratory and other investigation.
4. In case the patient stays in the Intensive Care Unit longer than the package covers due to his/her condition, all the cost will be charged directly to the patient and cannot be deducted from the package price.
5. This price does not include Pathology, laboratory test and Pathologist charge.