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January 14, 2008

Why Should You Get Lap Band Surgery in Tijuana, Mexico?

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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 $15,000 in USA, lap band in Tijuana, Mexico costs between $8,000 and $10,000.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

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November 20, 2007

Dr. Lopez Corvala - Why Is He Such a Popular Lap Band Surgeon in Mexico?

One of the most popular lap band surgeons in Mexico is Dr. Lopez Corvala. As lap band surgery is less invasive and safer than other types of weight loss surgeries, it is quickly becoming the most popular weight loss surgery . Due to the high cost of the surgery in the USA, a number of people are visit Mexico for Lap Band.

Key points to consider when looking for a lap band surgeon:

1. Education & Training Qualifications

2. Surgical Experience, prefer 1000 or more surgeries in the area you are looking for.

3. Proctoring(teaching other surgeon) experience. Rare to find, but could be a very good choice.

4. Patient review & feedback.

5. Operating Infrastructure (the Quality of the hospital where he/she practices)

Dr Juan Antonio Lopez Corvala scores full marks in all three areas. A glance at his education and experience is enough to tell us why he is one of the top bariatric surgeons worldwide.

After his schooling in Tijuana, Dr. Lopez Corvala completed his medical training at the Medical School in La Salle University in Mexico City from 1973 to 1978. He was awarded the title