Guest guest Posted June 9, 2000 Report Share Posted June 9, 2000 No, the gallbladder is not removed with the MGB and it only costs about $12,000. You're looking at the RNY (roux-en-y), probably. Much more complicated procedure, greater risk of complications afterwards, much longer on the table in surgery, even if done laparoscopically, longer recovery time. Kind regards, P.S. When you reply, fix the " Subject " line so it doesn't say " Digest number such and such " because most people don't read messages that have that in the header and it could get overlooked. > In a message dated 06/08/2000 8:10:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > MiniGastricBypass (AT) e writes: > > << *ONLY* Doctor Rutledge in Durham, NC does the mini-gastric bypass. >> > > Hi : > Well, I guess this concerned Mom is a bit confused. Suzanne and I > thought the MGB was the same laparoscoptic procedure. Thanks for sharing > this information. I don't know if money is to be discussed on this list but > the cost of the procedure we are thinking about is around $30,000. This > includes removing the gallbladder. Is the gallbladder removed with MGB? Any > help will be greatly appreciated. > Martha in Jax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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