Cost · Guangzhou
Bariatric (sleeve) cost in Guangzhou, China
Typical all-in international-patient pricing for bariatric (sleeve) at Class A centres in Guangzhou, including what's included, length of stay and Class A hospital options.
Typical price in Guangzhou
All-in international-patient pricing in USD. Final quote depends on case complexity, implant choice and length of stay.
| Location | Typical price (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou, China (Class A) | 8,550 – 14,000 | International department, all-in patient-facing |
| China national average (Class A) | 9,500 – 14,000 | Sleeve gastrectomy all-in |
What's included in the China price
- Multidisciplinary pre-op workup (surgery + endocrinology + dietitian + psychiatry where indicated)
- Comprehensive labs and metabolic workup
- Pre-op upper endoscopy + H. pylori testing
- Cardiac and sleep apnoea clearance
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
- 5-day inpatient admission
- 12-month structured nutritional follow-up
Length of stay
12–18 days in country. Fly-home clearance typically at day 10–14 post-procedure.
Guangzhou medical hub
Guangzhou is the strongest hub in southern China for organ transplant, hepatobiliary surgery, and Hong Kong / Macau cross-border patients via Class A centres like Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital.
Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN). 1–2 h from HKG/MFM; 12–14 h direct from US west coast.
Class A hospitals in Guangzhou
Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center
The largest integrated cancer center in southern China, ranked top-3 nationally for oncology. Hosts the State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China and the world's largest nasopharyngeal carcinoma biobank.
Class A TertiaryFirst Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University
Founded in 1910, one of China's oldest and largest hospitals. National leader in kidney transplantation — performing the highest volume in China — plus hematology, neurology, and general surgery. Over 5 million outpatient visits per year.
Class A TertiaryNanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Originally a military hospital founded in 1941. Home to the National Key Laboratory for Organ Failure Research. China's leading center for hepatitis B and liver disease research, running over 200 active clinical trials. National key specialties in gastroenterology, nephrology, and hematology.
Class A TertiaryGuangdong Provincial People's Hospital
Guangdong Province's flagship government hospital, established in 1946. National key specialties in cardiovascular disease, lung cancer, and geriatrics. Operates southern China's highest-volume cardiac surgery program and is a major hub for Greater Bay Area healthcare.
Class A TertiaryGuangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center
Formed in 2006 by merging Guangzhou Children's Hospital (est. 1953) and Guangzhou Women's Hospital. The largest women's and children's hospital in southern China. Over 6 million outpatients annually, 30,000 births per year, and southern China's largest NICU.
Class A TertiarySun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital
Founded 1835 as China's first Western-style hospital. Today a Sun Yat-sen University flagship with national strengths in breast cancer, hematology, and reproductive medicine.
Outcomes signal
- Average %EWL at 12 months for sleeve: 60–70%
- T2DM remission at 12 months: 50–60% for sleeve, 65–75% for RYGB
- 30-day major complication rate at Class A centres consistent with international benchmarks
Frequently asked
- How much does bariatric (sleeve) cost in Guangzhou?
- Typical all-in international-patient pricing at Class A centres in Guangzhou ranges from $8,550 to $14,000 USD, including pre-op workup, anaesthesia, surgeon, hospital stay and routine follow-up.
- Which hospitals in Guangzhou perform bariatric (sleeve)?
- Guangzhou Class A centres including Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University run dedicated international departments offering bariatric (sleeve) with English-speaking coordinators.
- How long do I need to stay in Guangzhou?
- Length of stay for bariatric (sleeve) is typically 12–18 days in country, with fly-home clearance at day 10–14 post-procedure.
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