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Sleeve gastrectomy — provider package USD 9575 Bookimed offer Oct 2026 Package details Bookimed offer Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy with Double European/American Board Certification Package description The package contains, besides the Gastric Sleeve Surgery performed by an SRC TOP - RATED accredited Surgeon of Excellence, the standard preoperative package* including:                                                                                                        - Total abdominal ultrasound                                                                                                                                                            - EKG + cardiology consultation + echocardiography - Upper digestive endoscopy with HP biopsy and Propofol sedation                                                                                        - Gastric barium transit examination                                                                                                                                               - Spirometry                                                                                                                                                                                          - Diabetes and Nutrition Diseases consultation - Idexa                                                                                                                                                                                                   - Obesity consultation                                                                                                                                                                        - Pre-anesthesia consultation                                                                                                                                                           - Initial psychological evaluation                                                                                                                                                      - Laboratory investigations (metabolic package)                                                                                                       *depending on your health state, the medical team can ask for further investigations that will add up to the standard packaging. 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