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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Gastric Cardioplasty Cost Average | $5,900 - $16,100 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Riverside Ambulatory Surgery Center | Florissant | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Alexius Hospital - Jefferson Campus | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
SSM Saint Mary's Health Center | Richmond Heights | Acute Care Hospital |
Edwardsville Ambulatory Surgery Center | Glen Carbon | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Missouri Baptist Hospital - Sullivan | Sullivan | Acute Care Hospital |
West County Surgical Center | Creve Coeur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
South County Outpatient Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Joseph's Hospital | Breese | Acute Care Hospital |
Ssm Saint Joseph Health Center | Saint Charles | Acute Care Hospital |
Twin Cities Surgery Center | Festus | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Advanced Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Chesterfield Surgery Center | Chesterfield | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Alexius Hospital - Broadway Campus | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Cardinal Glennon Pediatric Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Timberlake Surgery Center | Chesterfield | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Olive Ambulatory Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Manchester Surgery Center | Des Peres | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Sunset Hills Ambulatory Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
City Place Surgery Center | Creve Coeur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Jersey Community Hospital | Jerseyville | Acute Care Hospital |
Tri-county Surgery Center | Washington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Anderson Hospital | Maryville | Acute Care Hospital |
Alton Surgical Facility | Alton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
SSM Saint Joseph Hospital West | Lake Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Washington Surgery Center | Washington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mason Ridge Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Missouri Baptist Medical Center | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Alton Memorial Hospital | Alton | Acute Care Hospital |
The Surgical Center of St. Louis | Bridgeton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Des Peres Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Greenville Regional Hospital | Greenville | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Luke's Hospital | Chesterfield | Acute Care Hospital |
Barnes-jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
St. Louis Surgical Center | Creve Coeur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
SSM Saint Joseph Health Center - Wentzville | Wentzville | Acute Care Hospital |
Kenneth Hall Regional Hospital | East Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Mid County Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mid Rivers Ambulatory Surgery Center | Saint Peters | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
The Surgery Center at St. Joseph Medical Park | Saint Charles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Belleville Surgical Center | Belleville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint John's Mercy Medical Center | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Gateway Regional Medical Center | Granite City | Acute Care Hospital |
Jefferson Memorial Hospital | Crystal City | Acute Care Hospital |
SSM Depaul Health Center | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
South County Surgical Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Touchette Regional Hospital | Centreville | Acute Care Hospital |
Advanced Ambulatory Surgical Care | Creve Coeur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Anthony's Medical Center | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Bel Clair Surgical Center | Belleville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Webster Ambulatory Surgery Center | Webster Groves | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Barnes-jewish West County Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Barnes-jewish Saint Peters Hospital | Saint Peters | Acute Care Hospital |
Mid- America Surgery Center | Chesterfield | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
St Peters Ambulatory Surgery Center | Saint Peters | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Northwest Healthcare | Florissant | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint John's Mercy Hospital | Washington | Acute Care Hospital |
Old Tesson Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Christian Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Highland Ambulatory Surgical Center | Highland | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Memorial Hospital | Belleville | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Elizabeth's Hospital | Belleville | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Anthony's Hospital | Alton | Acute Care Hospital |
Jefferson Memorial Surgery Center | Festus | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Forest Park Hospital | Saint Louis | 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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