February 9th, 2008
Gastric Sleeve Surgery is a relatively new bariatric procedure. But quickly it is becoming a popular weight loss surgery option. Seeing the preliminary results of this surgery, some doctors claim that in the future it may become a very common bariatric surgery if not, THE most popular one.
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This procedure is also known by other names like Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, Vertical gastroplasty, Greater Curvature Gastrectomy, Parietal Gastrectomy, Gastric Reduction,and Sleeve Gastroplasty.This article discusses gastric sleeve surgery, how it works, some of the advantage and disadvantage to keep in mind when considering this procedure. Also, at the end some hospital recommendations are provided.
USA [Bariatric Center of Excellence Hospital & Surgeon]
India [Harvard Medical Affiliated Hospital]
Costa Rica [USA Joint Commission International Accredited Hospital]
Mexico [Tijuana & Juarez - World Class Hospitals]
{gastric sleeve surgery quotes from US $ 5,200 to $ 11,990 above cover all the at destination medical & logistic costs} Gastric Sleeve procedure started in England in 2002 as a stand alone weight loss procedure for anyone with a BMI greater than 35. It has proven to be quite safe and quite effective. The results |
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January 14th, 2008
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Lap band surgery started in USA in year 2001 after FDA approval, but this weight loss surgery (WLS) has been performed in Mexico for many years before that. The primary reasons why Americans opt for a Tijuana lap band surgery is the lower price.While the surgery costs around $12,000 in USA, lap band in Tijuana, Mexico costs between $4,500 and $6,500.Tijuana lap band surgery is preferred primarily by patients located in California and other western states in USA. This is because Tijuana is within driving distance. There are no border charges for entering Tijuana.When considering lap band in Tijuana, Mexico, it is important to choose your hospital carefully. Be sure to choose a fully integrated hospital rather than a clinic. This way, you would not need to be moved in the rare case of an unexpected complication occurring during surgery. Ideally, the hospital should have ICU, MRI, Blood Bank, X-Ray, Pharmacy, and doctor’s offices, all at the same location. |
You might want a friend or relative to accompany you when you go for lap band in Tijuana, Mexico. Therefore, look for a hospital that has boarding arrangements for a guest accompanying the
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October 28th, 2007
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In some patients with back injury, the disc between the bones of the spine slips or prolapses and presses on a nearby nerve causing acute pain in the lower back or leg (lumbar disc prolapse / slipped disc/herniated disc). Endosopic micro disectomy is a spinal treatment aimed at patients who have sustained such back injury. Because of the high cost of endosopic micro disectomy in US, many back injury patients are looking for a top quality hospital abroad in countries such as India. Endoscopic micro disectomy is a less invasive alternative to microsopic lumbar disectomy.In EMD, an endoscope is used to view the nerve root and the prolapsed disc. A small incision is made to introduce the endoscope at the affected disc level. The endoscope illuminates and magnifies the surgical area, allowing the surgeon and supporting staff to view the area on a television screen. The surgeon can perform the entire surgery by looking at the television screen. As a result, there is less muscle dissection. Endoscopic micro disectomy patients can get up and walk on the same day of the surgery. The hospital stay is very short. |
The main reasons
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