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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Gastric Cardioplasty Cost Average | $8,100 - $22,100 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Washington Outpatient Surgery Center | Fremont | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
North Bay Regional Surgery Center | Novato | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Valley Memorial Center | Livermore | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Rose Hospital | Hayward | Acute Care Hospital |
Pleasanton Surgery Center | Pleasanton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Eden Medical Center | Castro Valley | Acute Care Hospital |
Canyon Pinole Surgery Center | Pinole | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Bay Surgery Center | Oakland | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center | San Rafael | Acute Care Hospital |
Bayspine Surgery Center | Richmond | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus | Concord | Acute Care Hospital |
East Bay Medical Surgical Center | Castro Valley | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
San Leandro Surgery Center | San Leandro | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Doctors Medical Center - San Pablo Campus | San Pablo | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Permanente Hayward Medical Center | Hayward | Acute Care Hospital |
Washington Hospital | Fremont | Acute Care Hospital |
San Francisco General Hospital | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Highland Hospital | Oakland | Acute Care Hospital |
Physicians Surgery Center | Daly City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Trivalley Outpatient Surgery Center | Pleasanton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center | Martinez | Acute Care Hospital |
University of California San Francisco Medical Center | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Ak Surgery Center | San Leandro | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Premier Surgery Center | Concord | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Novato Community Hospital | Novato | Acute Care Hospital |
Marin Specialty Surgery Center | Greenbrae | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
California Pacific Medical Center - Pacific Campus | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Luke's Hospital | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Abj Surgery Center | San Mateo | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Vista Surgery Center | San Francisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Hacienda Surgery Center | Pleasanton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgecenter of Palo Alto | Fremont | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Omni Surgicenter | Fremont | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pacific Surgery Center | Corte Madera | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Webster Surgery Center | Oakland | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City | Acute Care Hospital |
Alameda Hospital | Alameda | Acute Care Hospital |
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp | Berkeley | Acute Care Hospital |
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus | Oakland | Acute Care Hospital |
Fremont Ambulatory Surgery Center | Fremont | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mt. Diablo Surgery Center | Concord | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Post Street Surgery Center | San Francisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Marin General Hospital | Greenbrae | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Chinese Hospital | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Sutter Delta Medical Center | Antioch | Acute Care Hospital |
San Mateo Medical Center | San Mateo | Acute Care Hospital |
Seton Medical Center | Daly City | Acute Care Hospital |
Tresanti Medical Corporation | San Ramon | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Blackhawk Surgery Center, A Medical Corp. | Danville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
San Ramon Surgery Center | San Ramon | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Sequoia Surgical Pavilion | Walnut Creek | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pacific Heights Surgery Center | San Francisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center | South San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Laurel Grove Hospital | Castro Valley | Acute Care Hospital |
Greenbrae Surgery Center | Greenbrae | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Peninsula Medical Center | Burlingame | Acute Care Hospital |
San Ramon Regional Medical Center | San Ramon | Acute Care Hospital |
Peninsula Procedure Center | Redwood City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
San Mateo Surgery Center | San Mateo | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
San Leandro Hospital | San Leandro | Acute Care Hospital |
Brentwood Surgery Center | Brentwood | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgical Suite | San Francisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Aspen Surgery Center | Walnut Creek | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Presidio Surgery Center | San Francisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus | Walnut Creek | Acute Care Hospital |
Laguna Honda Hospital | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
St. Mary's Medical Center | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Willow Surgery Center | San Francisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Shadelands Surgery Center | Walnut Creek | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center | Oakland | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center | Walnut Creek | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City | Acute Care Hospital |
Menlo Park Surgical Hospital | Menlo Park | Acute Care Hospital |
Reflux Surgery Cost and Procedure Introduction
Reflux surgery or (gastric cardioplasty) may be a standard “open” procedure through an incision large enough to access the esophagus and stomach or a “laparoscopic” procedure performed through tiny incisions, using an instrument with a camera attached (laparoscope) and a video monitor to guide the repair. The surgeon will bind the end of the esophagus to the top of the stomach with tools on the endoscope or they may use stitches. This procedure is meant to strengthen the valve between the stomach and esophagus to prevent a backup of stomach acid, thus reducing or eliminating acid reflux (GERD). Reflux surgeries are performed by a general surgeon, and patients are under general anesthesia during the procedure. Depending on the patient's situation and type of surgery, they may be able to go home after two days (laparoscopic) or may remain hospitalized for up to a week (open). Both procedures are conducted using general anesthesia. Laparoscopic surgery is often associated with a lower rate of complications, a shorter hospital stay and better cosmetic results than the open procedure. Surgery is the next step after more conservative methods — medication, diet, weight loss, quitting smoking and other minor lifestyle adjustments — have failed.
Patient Preparation for Reflux Surgery
A physical examination will be performed along with blood or other diagnostic tests — chest X-ray, lung function test, EKG. It is particularly important to inform the physician of all medications or vitamins taken regularly or if you are pregnant (or think you might be pregnant). Also tell your doctor if you have heart, lung or other medical conditions that may need special attention, and, finally, if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking any anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medications, aspirin, or other medications that affect blood clotting. You will be given instructions in advance that will outline what you should and should not do in preparation for the surgery; be sure to read and follow those instructions. You will probably need to follow a clear liquid diet for two days prior to your surgery. You will be asked to fast for eight hours before the procedure, generally after midnight. You will need to make arrangements for transportation home from the hospital. If you are given a prescription for pain medication, have it filled prior to surgery.
What to Expect During and After Reflux Surgery
The surgery itself may take less than an hour, but the preparation and recovery time may add several hours. After you’ve been prepped for surgery, an IV will be inserted into your arm to administer a sedative and a painkiller. Your heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate and oxygen level will be monitored during the procedure. The procedure is done while you are under general anesthesia (unconscious and pain-free). The surgeon makes a cut on the abdomen for open surgery or four to five small incisions for laparoscopic surgery. The upper part of the stomach is then wrapped around the lower part of the esophagus and attached with sutures. After the surgeon has checked for bleeding, he or she will close the incisions.
After surgery, you will be taken to the recovery room for observation. Once your blood pressure, pulse, and breathing are stable and you are alert, you will be taken to your hospital room. Before being discharged, you will be given instructions about care for your incisions, limits on activities and what you should do to aid your recovery. If you notice any of the following, call the number the hospital gave you: Fever, excessive sweating, difficulty urinating, redness, bleeding or worsening pain.
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