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Stomach Stapling Surgery (Vertical Banded Gastroplasty) Abroad

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Key planning information for stomach stapling surgery abroad.

1–2 hrsProcedure time
14 hospitalsList stomach stapling surgery
11Countries with hospitals listed

Stomach Stapling Surgery abroad is priced per case at 14 hospitals, with 11 countries listed in total. The operation takes 1 to 2 hours. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.

Description of Stomach Stapling Surgery:

What is Stomach Stapling Surgery?
Stomach stapling surgery (also called vertical banded gastroplasty), is a procedure carried out to achieve weight loss. Stomach stapling surgery is a restrictive surgery, meaning it restricts the amount of food which the stomach can hold.
In stomach stapling surgery a small pouch is created in the stomach so that the patient can only eat a small amount of food.

About Stomach Stapling Surgery

Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.

Duration of surgery/treatment
An open vertical banded gastroplasty takes 1 to 2 hours to complete.
A laparoscopic vertical banded gastroplasty takes longer – between 2 and 4 hours.
Days admitted
The patient normally stays in hospital for 3 to five 5 following the stomach stapling procedure.
Anesthesia
General anesthesia
Recovery
Patients return to normal everyday activities after 3 to 5 weeks.
Risks
- Leakage from the stomach into the abdominal cavity.
- Blood clots.
- Infection.
- Gallstones.
- Nutritional difficulties.
- Need for another operation to reconnect the stomach and intestines, enlarge the pouch or reconnect the band.
- Nausea and vomiting.
After care
- After stomach stapling surgery you will only be able to eat small amounts of food at a time – one cup or less. You must chew your food thoroughly and not overeat.
- A healthy diet and exercise results in greater weight loss following stomach stapling surgery.
- For the first two weeks you will eat liquid and pureed foods and gradually move onto solid foods.
- Take painkillers to ease any discomfort following stomach stapling surgery.

Hospitals and clinics offering Stomach Stapling Surgery abroad

Stomach Stapling Surgery is listed by 14 hospitals abroad. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.

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Liv Hospital — photoPrivate Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
JCI Gold Seal of ApprovalJCIPrice on request

The first in a brand new chain of ultra-modern hospitals, opened in January 2013, LIV hospital focuses on foreign patients, and tries to provide a complete and comprehensive service by a dedicated international team.

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HM Hospitales — photoHospital Group
Madrid, Spain
ISO 9001:2015 certified hospital sealISOPrice on request

HM Hospitales is a hospital group with six private hospitals in Madrid: three general hospitals, a cardiovascular hospital, an oncological center and a women's health hospital.

PricesStomach Stapling Surgery upon request
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Acibadem Maslak Hospital — photoPrivate Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
JCI Gold Seal of ApprovalJCIPrice on request

A modern, JCI accredited, full service hospital, established in 2009. Acibadem Maslak is part of the Acibadem Healthcare Group, so international patients are taken care of through the group's International Patient Center.

DoctorsCUProf. Cihan Uras, MDDTProf. Dr. Tayfun KarahasanogluView all 4
PricesLaparoscopic vertical banded gastroplasty upon requestOpen vertical banded gastroplasty upon requestStomach Stapling Surgery upon request
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British Hospital Lisbon XXI — photoBritish Hospital
Lisbon, Portugal
ISO 9001:2015 certified hospital sealISOPrice on request

An ISO certified private hospital with in and out patient facilities providing medical services that include urology, neurosurgery, cosmetic surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ob-gyn, neurology, general surgery, bariatrics, neurology, gastroenterology and more.

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Hospital San Jose Tec De Monterrey — photoPrivate Hospital
Monterrey, Mexico
Price on request

A JCI accredited hospital, located 150 miles from the border with Texas, United States. The hospital is a full range tertiary care hospital, with five areas of excellence: Cardiology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Organ Transplant and Liver Disease.

PricesLaparoscopic vertical banded gastroplasty upon requestOpen vertical banded gastroplasty upon request
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Hygeia Hospital — photoHygeia Hospital
Athens, Greece
JCI Gold Seal of ApprovalJCIISO 9001:2015 certified hospital sealISOPrice on request

HYGEIA Hospital is the first large private hospital to operate in Greece and has been a leading healthcare provider for the last 35 years. It is the first and only hospital in Greece to be accredited by the JCI.

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Hospital Universitario Austral — photoPrivate Hospital
Buenos Aires, Argentina
JCI Gold Seal of ApprovalJCIPrice on request

A tertiary university hospital with over 750 physicians, providing medical services in most medical specialties. Services to foreign patients include interpreters, insurance coordination, and transportation arrangements. Both hospital and doctors have liability insuranc

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