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Archive >  Bariatric Surgery 2005

Bariatric Surgery Economics

From equipment to supplies, what does it cost to do gastric bypass procedures?

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When deciding whether to get into bariatric surgery, a critical question is will it pay? Since virtually everything about the procedure - from volume to technique to fees to expenses - differs widely, each facility must answer the question for itself. For starters, though, here are a few ballpark figures from facilities that have done it.

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