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Discover the Best Clinics and Costs for Gastric band in Spain 2024

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Don't Miss Out On Exclusive Gastric band Deals in Spain for July 2024

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Spain, Barcelona
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Gastrointestinal surgeon - Carlos Ballesta Lopez
44 years of experience
  • 30+ years of surgical expertise: Dr. Carlos Ballesta Lopez, a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery, has performed over 12,000 operations, offering reduced pain and quicker recovery.
  • IFSO Center of Excellence: Dr. Ballesta's Center is accredited by the IFSO, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care in Gastric band procedures.
  • Inclusive Premium Offer: The Premium Gastric band package includes an initial consultation, individual chamber for privacy, and accommodation for a comfortable 8-day medical stay.
  • Internationally recognized clinic: Centro Médico Teknon is a top choice among celebrities and boasts cutting-edge technology for superior Gastric band treatment outcomes.
  • Comprehensive patient care: From online consultations to post-surgery care, Teknon Clinic's medical team ensures a seamless and supportive experience throughout the Gastric band treatment.
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Gastric band Overview in Spain

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Surgery Time - 1 hour
Stay in the country - 5 days
Rehabilitation - 30 days
Anesthesia - General anesthesia
Best price - $15158
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Types of Gastric bypass

  • This operation helps lose weight by altering your stomach and small intestine"s processing of the food you eat.

  • This therapy involves placing a balloon in your stomach, aiding weight loss by limiting food intake and reducing hunger.

  • This procedure, for obesity and diabetes, alters the gut to improve the body"s metabolic regulations and health.

  • This operation shrinks the stomach size, encouraging weight loss. It"s swift, relatively safe, and effective.

  • The operation is a weight-loss surgery which redirects digestion, reducing calorie absorption substantially.

  • This surgery promotes weight loss via a robot-assisted technique, restricting stomach size and rerouting the small intestine.

  • This operation reduces stomach size and reroutes food path for weight loss, improving health issues like diabetes.

  • This operation reduces stomach size through sutures, promoting weight loss without surgical invasion, offering rapid recovery benefits.

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Step-by-Step Roadmap

Day 1

  • Arrival in the country.
  • VIP transfer to the 5-star hotel.
  • Rest and acclimate to the new environment.

Day 2

  • Consultation with a bariatric surgeon.
  • Complete necessary medical tests and examinations.
  • Detailed discussion about the gastric band procedure.

Day 3

  • Pre-operation preparations.
  • Revisit the surgeon for any last-minute queries.
  • Start fasting as advised by the doctor.

Day 4

  • Gastric band operation under general anesthesia.
  • The procedure lasts typically 1-2 hours.
  • Post-operation observation in the clinic.

Day 5

  • Begin post-operation recovery in the clinic.
  • Start on a liquid diet as advised by the surgeon.
  • Participate in mild physical activities like walking.

Week 1

  • Continue recovery at the hotel.
  • Gradually increase physical activity.
  • Follow-up consultation with the surgeon.

Week 2-4

  • Slow transition from liquid to soft food diet.
  • Return to work if advised by the doctor.
  • Continue with light physical activities.

Week 5-8

  • Gradual return to regular diet.
  • Regular follow-up with the surgeon.
  • Resume higher intensity physical activities.

After 8 Weeks

  • Achieve the final result.
  • Regular follow-ups for band adjustment if needed.
  • Maintain a healthy lifestyle for long-term success.

Please note that each case is individual and the timelines may vary based on personal health conditions and recovery rate.

What patients like:

  1. Cost. The Gastric band cost in Spain ranges from $18451.19 to $20621.91. This is considerably cheaper than the average cost in the United States, which is around $15000.
  2. Doctor’s professionalism. Patients appreciate the highly skilled and experienced Spanish surgeons. Many hold international certificates and are members of prestigious organizations.
  3. Service level. The Spanish healthcare system is known for its excellent service. Patients appreciate the warm, welcoming, and professional staff.
  4. Gastric band efficacy. The use of modern techniques in Spain contributes to high success rates. Patients are often satisfied with their weight loss results.
  5. Logistics. Spain's well-organized healthcare system ensures smooth and efficient processes. Patients appreciate the hassle-free experience.

What patients don't like:

  1. Language barrier. Some patients encounter communication difficulties due to the language barrier. Not all staff members are fluent in English.
  2. Waiting time. Despite the efficient system, patients sometimes experience long waiting times for consultations and surgeries.
  3. Post-surgery support. Some patients feel that the aftercare could be improved, specifically in terms of dietary guidance and psychological support.

How Much Does Gastric band Cost in Spain? Find Out Now

updated 7/5/2024
The average cost of Gastric band in Spain ranges from 18451.18576002605$ to 20621.913496499703$. The offers include a consultation with a bariatric surgeon, an individual chamber, and a gastric band, however transfer is not included.
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Gastric band from $5200 from $1500 from $4500
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How much does lap band surgery cost? The price for the gastric band varies in different countries and cities. The lap band surgery cost without insurance includes consultation with a doctor and the procedure itself. The cost depends on surgeon’s fee. The starting price for the procedure is $5,000.

Discover the Best Gastric band Clinics in Spain: 6 Verified Options and Prices
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Centro Médico Teknon
Highest-Rated Clinic for Gastric band

Centro Médico Teknon

Spain, Barcelona
4.7
Excellent
• 393 reviews
doctor Carlos Ballesta Lopez
44 years of experience
Carlos Ballesta Lopez

Centro Médico Teknon is a private medical facility in Barcelona, Spain. It offers high-quality medical treatment and diagnostics with the help of its qualified and experienced doctors and cutting-edge medical equipment. Teknon offers a wide range of medical services, from online consultations to complex surgeries. Dr. Carlos Ballesta Lopez, the Head of the Laparoscopic Surgery Center, is a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery and offers the Gastric band procedure in Spain.

The clinic is renowned for its patient-centered approach, top-notch care, and a friendly and helpful staff. Patients from all over the world can benefit from the clinic's expertise and be sure of their safety and comfort. The clinic also has a book service to help with the organization of the trip to Spain.

Centro Médico Teknon is the perfect clinic for those looking for quality medical care and the Gastric band procedure in Spain with the help of the leading specialist Dr. Carlos Ballesta Lopez.

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Joint Commission International certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
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THE IMTJ MEDICAL TRAVEL AWARD WINNER IN 2019 certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
Patient choice in Neurology certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
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HM Hospitales

HM Hospitales

Spain, Madrid
4.6
Excellent
• 16 reviews
doctor Gontrand López-Nava
years of experience
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  • HM Hospital is in favor of medical tourists as one of the most reputable medical facilities in Spain.
  • Surgeons perform over 26,000 operations, including stomach band every year.
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I was pleased with the visit to the HM clinic, a professor-professional.
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Medical and Surgical Center ServiDigest

Spain, Barcelona
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ServiDigest Medical and Surgical Center is located in Barcelona (Spain) and specializes in the treatment of patients with metabolic disorders, obesity and digestive system diseases in general. It offers the individualized approach to diagnostics, prevention and treatment of various illnesses for more than 40 years.

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Clinica Universidad de Navarra (Navarra Hospital)

Clinica Universidad de Navarra (Navarra Hospital)

Spain, Pamplona
5
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Clinica Universidad de Navarra (CUN) is the best private Spanish hospital in 2018 according to MERCO (monitoring organization of medical reputation).

Navarra is a leading sarcoma center. 74% of patients get cured of bone sarcoma; and in up to 95% of cases, an affected limb is preserved.

Oncology, Onco-Hematology, Organ Transplant, Neurosurgery, Cardiac Surgery are the primary specialties in Navarra Hospital.

Hospital de Navarra is the 1st in Spain that has received JCI, the US certificate for the high quality of medical services.

Over 700,000 patients from 70 countries have been treated at Navarra.

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I appreciated the punctuality, efficiency and friendliness of the nursing and administrative staff.
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IMED - Elche

IMED - Elche

Spain, Alicante
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IMED - Elche is one of the well-known medical facilities in Alicante, Spain. Pediatric neurosurgery, Neurology, Therapy are the strongest specialties. The quality of medical services and treatment is confirmed by International Organization for Standardization. Patients from the United States, Canada, the UK, and other countries choose IMED - Elche for healthcare.
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IMED - Levante is one of the well-known medical facilities in Alicante, Spain. Pediatric neurosurgery, Neurology, Therapy are the strongest specialties. The quality of medical services and treatment is confirmed by International Organization for Standardization. Patients from the United States, Canada, the UK, and other countries choose IMED - Levante for healthcare.
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Carlos Ballesta Lopez
Spain, Barcelona
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Dr. Carlos Ballesta López is the Head Of Laparoscopic Surgery Center. He is a top specialist in pancreatic cancer treatment, general and digestive surgery with 30+ years of practice. Dr. Ballesta is a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery (minimally invasive). This technique significantly reduces pain and recovery periods for patients. Units of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center: Metabolic Surgery (gastric bypass). Colorectal surgery. Esophageal-gastric surgery. Liver, gallbladder and pancreas surgery . The experience of Dr. Ballesta medical team includes more than 12,000 operations of abdominal and digestive surgery by laparoscopy. He is an organizer of courses of laparoscopic surgery, which have served as training for other Spanish surgeons and foreigners, especially from Latin America. In 2011, Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center obtained the accreditation of the IFSO (The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders) as a Center of Excellence in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. Academic titles Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Granada in 1973 Medical specialist in General Surgery since 1977 Doctor in Medicine and Surgery, with the outstanding qualification "cum laude" unanimously, in 1979 Medical specialist in Gastroenterology since 1979 Professional experience Physician in General Surgery Department Assistant Doctor of General Surgery and Gastroenterology Department Member of the Medical Board of Teknon Medical Center Director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center Read more
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Gontrand López-Nava
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Gontrand López-Nava is a leading Spanish physician who specializes in endoscopic techniques for obesity treatment (intragastric balloons, POSE procedure, Apollo procedure, endobarriers). He holds a position of the Director of the Department for Endoscopic Treatment of Obesity at HM Hospital Universitario Sanchinarro. He also works as assisting physician of the emergency care unit of the hospital. Dr. Lopez-Nava is a Professor of Medicine at CEU San Pablo University, Madrid and an Expert of Official College of Physicians of Madrid. Academic activity: MIR-trained Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Cash Flow Academy, Madrid. MIR-trained Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Rega Valladolid Academy. Specialist in the digestive system at the Ministry of Education and Culture. He gives clinical seminars on Gastroenterology at the Department of Internal Medicine at Complutense University, Madrid. Doctoral Program at the Faculty of Internal Medicine of Complutense University, Madrid: "Inflammatory bowel disease". Doctoral Program at the Faculty of Medicine of Complutense University, Madrid: "New methods of treatment in inflammatory bowel disease." Dr. Lopez -Nava is a member of the following societies: American Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy - ASGE Spanish Society of Surgery for Obesity - SECO Spanish Society for Pathology of the Digestive Tract - SEPD. Spanish Society of Endoscopy of the Digestive Tract - SEED. Spanish Society on the Study of Obesity - SEEDO. Read more
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