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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.

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Typical price in Guangzhou

All-in international-patient pricing in USD. Final quote depends on case complexity, implant choice and length of stay.

LocationTypical price (USD)Notes
Guangzhou, China (Class A)8,55014,000International department, all-in patient-facing
China national average (Class A)9,50014,000Sleeve 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

1218 days in country. Fly-home clearance typically at day 1014 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.

Liver / kidney transplantHepatobiliary surgeryStroke careReproductive medicine

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN). 1–2 h from HKG/MFM; 12–14 h direct from US west coast.

Class A hospitals in Guangzhou

Class A Tertiary

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 Tertiary

First 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 Tertiary

Nanfang 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 Tertiary

Guangdong 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 Tertiary

Guangzhou 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 Tertiary

Sun 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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