Bariatric Surgery
Gastric Sleeve
Sleeve Gastrectomy
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Price Range in China
$9,291
≈ ¥63,000
Median across public to mid-tier private
vs. ~$10,000 – $25,000 in United States
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Gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) laparoscopically removes approximately 80% of the stomach, creating a small tube-shaped pouch that limits food intake. Cost covers the laparoscopic procedure, hospital stay (2–5 days), and often a post-operative nutrition program. China's bariatric surgery centers offer the same laparoscopic techniques as top Western hospitals at 60–75% lower cost with comprehensive aftercare.
Methods Available
Prices vary mainly by hospital tier and implant brand. Here's what foreign patients typically pay at each tier:
Public tertiary
¥35,000 – ¥110,000
BMI 32.5-37.5 (class II obesity · sleeve eligible without comorbidity per Asian guideline · surgical workhorse range) · BMI 37.5-45 (class III obesity · longer trocars + bigger liver retraction · slightly higher leak/VTE risk · longer ICU monitoring)
One comorbidity (T2DM OR HTN OR OSA — adds endocrine/cardio workup · 1-2 day longer stay) · Straightforward (no comorbidities · primary sleeve · standard 5-day stay)
Lowest cost · longer waits · Chinese signage typical
Mid-tier private
Most common¥50,000 – ¥85,000
BMI 32.5-37.5 (class II obesity · sleeve eligible without comorbidity per Asian guideline · surgical workhorse range) · BMI 37.5-45 (class III obesity · longer trocars + bigger liver retraction · slightly higher leak/VTE risk · longer ICU monitoring)
One comorbidity (T2DM OR HTN OR OSA — adds endocrine/cardio workup · 1-2 day longer stay) · Straightforward (no comorbidities · primary sleeve · standard 5-day stay)
Same-day appointments · partial English staff · standard warranty
Premium / International
¥85,000 – ¥135,000
BMI 32.5-37.5 (class II obesity · sleeve eligible without comorbidity per Asian guideline · surgical workhorse range) · BMI 37.5-45 (class III obesity · longer trocars + bigger liver retraction · slightly higher leak/VTE risk · longer ICU monitoring)
One comorbidity (T2DM OR HTN OR OSA — adds endocrine/cardio workup · 1-2 day longer stay) · Straightforward (no comorbidities · primary sleeve · standard 5-day stay)
Full English · concierge service · extended warranty
Suitable for
- BMI eligibility (Asian guideline IFSO-APC + CSMBS 2023): ≥ 32.5 alone, OR ≥ 27.5 with at least one obesity-related comorbidity (T2DM / hypertension / OSA / NAFLD / dyslipidemia / PCOS).
- Age window 16-65 typical; <16 and >65 require multi-team ethics review (CN public hospitals legally cap at age 65 for first-time bariatric).
- Expected weight loss is approximately 25-30% of total body weight (~60% excess weight loss) over 12-18 months — not 50%, not overnight, and not guaranteed for everyone.
- Lifelong commitment required: daily multivitamin + B12 + iron + vitamin D supplementation, structured follow-up at 3 / 6 / 12 months and yearly thereafter.
- Roughly 20-25% of patients regain a meaningful portion of weight by year 5; about 15% eventually need revision to gastric bypass for inadequate response or severe acid reflux.
Visa Tip
Medical visa (M); plan 3-4 week stay
Hospitals Offering Gastric Sleeve(5)
¥28,000 – ¥48,000
(~$4,129 – $7,079)¥30,000 – ¥50,000
(~$4,424 – $7,374)¥30,000 – ¥50,000
(~$4,424 – $7,374)¥35,000 – ¥60,000
(~$5,162 – $8,848)¥35,000 – ¥55,000
(~$5,162 – $8,111)Cities offering this procedure
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