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How Much Does Stomach Stapling Cost?
asked 2 years ago by Jackiebride10910 in Port St. Lucie, Fl
Latest answer by Lloyd Stegemann, MD
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How much does stomach stapling cost? Not gastric bypass, just stomach stapling.
4 answers to How Much Does Stomach Stapling Cost?
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Stomach Stapling By Any Other Name...
This financial aspect of this question is answered by some of the other experts below, but I wanted to take a second to talk about a broader topic "Names of Weight Loss Surgery Procedures Performed In the US". By knowing the proper terminology of procedures, I hope that we will improve communication and lessen confusion.
Weight Loss Surgery procedures fall into 3 broad categories: Restrictive, Malabsorptive, Combination
Restrictive: These operations work...
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Lloyd Stegemann, MD
Corpus Christi Bariatric Surgeon
Corpus Christi Bariatric Surgeon
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Cost of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
The cost of this procedure varies widely, but so does what is included in that price. Typical fees include surgeon, anesthesiologist and hospital fees. Additional fees include the cost of followup and the cost of compications. At our center in North Carolina, our fee of $11,800 includes the fees for the surgeon, the hospital and anesthesia, as well as one year of followup and insurance against complications.
Ryan Heider, MD
Mooresville Bariatric Surgeon
Mooresville Bariatric Surgeon
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Cost of laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy
Costs vary. You can have it done in Mexico for less than $10000. In the USA prices range from $11,000 to upwards of $25,000. At our center in Michigan the total cost, including surgeon's fee anesthesiologist's fee, and hospital charges, is $11,200.
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Mark Pleatman, MD
Bloomfield Hills Bariatric Surgeon
Bloomfield Hills Bariatric Surgeon
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"stomach stapling" or gastric sleeve
The gastric sleeve or sleeve gastrectomy procedue is gaining popularity worldwide and in the united states.
This may be referred to as " only gastric stapllng" which means that no intestinal work is done as compared to the gastric bypass. The gastric sleeve is closer to the lap band in principle with the significant added benefit in that it controls "cravings" or desire to eat. This procedure does usually cause vitamins issues since there is no...
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