Re: Lap vs open... price and difference.

[Guest guest]

Thanks Chris

I had heard it was $12,000. I can't remember where though and its

nowhere on his web site that I can find.

Rosie

> > Hi all.

> > Anyone know what the self pay price is for a lap DS with Rabikin?

> > Also, is the lap as effective as the open surgery?

> > Anyone know what the risks for lap are?

> > Feedback is appreciated.

> > Rosie

[Guest guest]

Rosie,

My understanding is that Dr. Rabkin charges 12 thousand and 6.5% of

what the insurance reimburses for. With an extremely experience

surgeon, such as Rabkin and Jossart, the lap risks are minimal and

are definately as effective as open. This is not the case with

surgeons who are just learning the lap. The advantage of the lap is

an easier and hopefully quicker healing time, reduced risks of

infection and incisional hernia.

You can find out more by checking out Dr Rabkins site:

http://www.pacificsurgery.com/index.html

or Dr. Jossart, who was Dr. Rabkins prior partner, and I believe the

head of laprascopic surgery in the same hospital Dr. Rabkin practices

in: http://www.lapsf.com/meetthedoctor.htm

Both practices are very helpful in sending out packages if you are

interested.

Best of luck,

Theresa

> Hi all.

> Anyone know what the self pay price is for a lap DS with Rabikin?

> Also, is the lap as effective as the open surgery?

> Anyone know what the risks for lap are?

> Feedback is appreciated.

> Rosie