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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Gastric Cardioplasty Cost Average | $8,300 - $22,700 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Georgia SurgiCare | Norcross | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Georgia SurgiCare | Lawrenceville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Georgia Surgicare | Monroe | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Georgia SurgiCare | Snellville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Metro Atlanta Gastroenterology | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Perimeter Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Cartersville Medical Center | Cartersville | Acute Care Hospital |
Specialty Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Newton Rockdale Ambulatory Surgery Center | Covington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Clayton Outpatient Surgical Center | Jonesboro | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Piedmont Fayette Hospital | Fayetteville | Acute Care Hospital |
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital | Jasper | Acute Care Hospital |
Dekalb Medical Center | Decatur | Acute Care Hospital |
Tanner Medical Center Carrollton | Carrollton | Acute Care Hospital |
The Physicians' North Atlanta Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Roswell Surgery Center | Roswell | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Barrow Regional Medical Center | Winder | Acute Care Hospital |
Gwinnett Center for Outpatient Surgery | Snellville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Gwinnett Medical Center | Lawrenceville | Acute Care Hospital |
Eps Surgical Center | Decatur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Emory Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Perlow Facility | Marietta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Northside Dunwoody Outpatient Surgery Center | Dunwoody | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Marietta Surgical Center | Marietta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Rock Bridge Surgical Institute | Roswell | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Dallas | Acute Care Hospital |
Rockdale Medical Center | Conyers | Acute Care Hospital |
Resurgens Surgical Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Northside Hospital | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
Forsyth Surgical Center | Cumming | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
CPM Sugery Center | Austell | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Southern Regional Medical Center | Riverdale | Acute Care Hospital |
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
Advanced Surgery Center of Georgia | Canton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Spalding Regional Medical Center | Griffin | Acute Care Hospital |
Northside Hospital - Forsyth | Cumming | Acute Care Hospital |
Grady Memorial Hospital | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
Northside Hospital - Cherokee | Canton | Acute Care Hospital |
Surgery Center at Mt Zion | Morrow | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Emory Eastside Medical Center | Snellville | Acute Care Hospital |
Emory Crawford Long Hospital | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
Piedmont Hospital | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
Northlake Surgical Center | Tucker | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Henry Medical Center | Stockbridge | Acute Care Hospital |
Georgia Surgical Center On Peachtree | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Dekalb Medical Center - Hillandale Campus | Lithonia | Acute Care Hospital |
Laurus Surgical | Conyers | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
South Fulton Medical Center | East Point | Acute Care Hospital |
Wesley Woods Hospital | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
Walton Regional Medical Center | Monroe | Acute Care Hospital |
Roderique Surgi-center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
North Crescent Surgery Center | Alpharetta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Atlanta Medical Center | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Surgery Center at Meridian Mark Plaza | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
East West Surgery Center | Austell | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Milton Hall Surgery Center | Alpharetta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Georgia SurgiCare | Loganville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell | Acute Care Hospital |
North Fulton Regional Hospital | Roswell | Acute Care Hospital |
Newton Medical Center | Covington | Acute Care Hospital |
Atlanta Outpatient Surgery Center | Sandy Springs | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Lawrenceville Surgery Center | Lawrenceville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Dennis Surgial Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Emory-adventist Hospital | Smyrna | Acute Care Hospital |
Emory University Hospital | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville | Acute Care Hospital |
Piedmont Newnan Hospital | Newnan | Acute Care Hospital |
Tanner Medical Center Villa Rica | Villa Rica | Acute Care Hospital |
Northwoods Surgery Center | Cumming | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Buckhead Ambulatory Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
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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