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Gallbladder Removal Surgery Abroad

Details of leading international hospitals performing Gallbladder Removal Surgery to foreign patients.

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Key planning information for gallbladder removal surgery abroad.

$1,600 fromLowest listed price (Malaysia)
1 hrProcedure time
1–2 daysHospital stay
39 hospitalsList gallbladder removal surgery
20Countries with hospitals listed

Gallbladder Removal Surgery abroad is listed from US$1,600 to US$7,000 at 39 hospitals in Malaysia, Turkey, Thailand and Costa Rica, with 20 countries listed in total. The operation takes 1 hour, with 1 to 2 days in hospital. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.

Prices last updated Jun 2012

Description of Gallbladder Removal Surgery:

What is gallbladder removal surgery?
Gallbladder removal surgery (also known as Cholecystectomy) is a surgical procedure performed to remove the gallbladder. Removal of the gallbladder will not cause any threats to your life.

About Gallbladder Removal Surgery

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

Duration of surgery/treatment
Approximately 1 hour
Days admitted
Laparoscopic surgery: 1 to 2 days Open Incision surgery: 2 to 6 days
Anesthesia
General anesthesia
Recovery
Recovery in a laparoscopic surgery is faster that an open incision surgery. During the stay in the hospital: - An incentive spirometer is used for the patient to breathe. This ensures that the lungs work well and remain healthy against the risk of pneumonia. - Intravenous fluids are given to the patient before starting normal food and drinks. - The patient may be required to wear pressure stockings that help in the prevention of blood clotting.
Risks
The risks involved in a gallbladder removal surgery are: - Allergy to medication - Risks of anesthesia - Infection - Injury to the bile ducts and intestines - Pancreatitis - Bleeding
After care
- The patient may have 1 or 2 drainage tubes in the abdomen which is used to remove any fluid left in the abdomen and to drain bile. These will be removed in 2 to 4 weeks. The doctor’s instructions on taking care of these drains should be followed carefully. - After getting discharged from the hospital, the patient should not drive home from the hospital. An arrangement should be made for someone to drive the patient home. - The patient should not be involved in strenuous activities and lifting heavy objects. - The doctor may prescribe pain medications to ease the pains on the surgical wounds. - The doctor’s instructions on treating the wounds should be followed carefully. - The wound area should be kept clean and dry. The patient should inform the doctor if the following symptoms occur: - Fever above 101 degree Fahrenheit - Bleeding and pus formation on surgical wounds - Breathing difficulty - Severe abdominal pain - Coughing that does not recover - Unable to eat or drink - Stool is gray in color - Skin becomes yellow in color

Cost of Gallbladder Removal Surgery by country

Price ranges in US$ for each country with a published range. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.

CountryMinimum priceMaximum price
Gallbladder Removal Surgery in Costa RicaLast updated Mar 2010$4,700$7,000
Gallbladder Removal Surgery in MalaysiaLast updated Jun 2010$1,600$3,100
Gallbladder Removal Surgery in ThailandLast updated Jun 2012$3,000$5,000
Gallbladder Removal Surgery in TurkeyLast updated Jun 2010$2,400$3,700
Price starting from $1,600 up to $7,000 · last updated Jun 2012.Final prices are quoted by each hospital

Hospitals and clinics offering Gallbladder Removal Surgery abroad

Gallbladder Removal Surgery is listed by 39 hospitals abroad. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.

Showing 1–10 of 39 hospitals
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.

PricesGallbladder Removal Surgery upon request
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International Hospital — photoPrivate Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
JCI Gold Seal of ApprovalJCIISO 9001:2015 certified hospital sealISOPrice on request

A JCI accredited, multi-specialty medical center which is a part of the Acibadem Healthcare Group. The hospital provides medical care in virtually all medical specialties. International patients are catered for through the Acibadem International Patients Center.

DoctorsAGProf. Alihan Gurkan, M.D., PhD
PricesGallbladder Removal Surgery upon request
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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.

DoctorsDOProf. Dr. Oktar AsoğluDMProf. Dr. Murat Aksoy
PricesGallbladder Removal 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 3
PricesGallbladder Removal Surgery upon request
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Medipol Mega Hospital — photoPrivate Facility and University Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
JCI Gold Seal of ApprovalJCIPrice on request

Medipol Mega Hospital Complex is a modern medical facility with four specialist hospitals and an extensive selection of high caliber medical devices available for use. The hospital provides treatments in a wide variety of medical fields in its 470 bed facility.

DoctorsDHProf. Dr. Hamdi KarakayaliDMProf. Dr. Mustafa ÖncelView all 13
PricesGallbladder Removal Surgery upon request
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Private Medical Center
San Jose, Costa Rica

Clinica UNIBE is a full-service private medical center, providing outpatient medical care, cosmetic, orthopedic, urologic, gynecologic, ophthalmic, maxillofacial and general surgery.

DoctorsDSDr. Danilo SánchezMMDr. Mario MurilloView all 4
PricesGallbladder Removal Surgery $4,200
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$4,200
Salutaris Medical Center — photoPrivate Hospital
Guadalajara, Mexico
Price on request

A short-stay surgical clinic and outpatient facility specializing in cosmetic, general and orthopedic surgery. The clinic is accustomed to treating patients from the United States, Latin America and Europe.

PricesGallbladder Removal Surgery upon request
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