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Liver Biopsy Abroad

Details of leading international hospitals performing Liver Biopsy to foreign patients.

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Key planning information for liver biopsy abroad.

$350 fromLowest listed price (Mexico)
5–10 minsProcedure time
16 hospitalsList liver biopsy
20Countries with hospitals listed

Liver Biopsy abroad is listed from US$350 to US$20,000 at 16 hospitals in Mexico and Turkey, with 20 countries listed in total. The operation takes 5 to 10 minutes. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.

Prices last updated Jul 2017

Description of Liver Biopsy:

What is Liver Biopsy?
Liver biopsy is a procedure in which tissue samples from the liver are removed and sent for examination and analysis to a laboratory. It is used to diagnose various diseases in the liver. A liver biopsy is also performed to diagnose the cause of liver abnormalities detected in an ultrasound or a CT scan. Additionally, a liver biopsy is done to examine the effectiveness of a therapy that you may be receiving for a liver disease.

About Liver Biopsy

Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.

Duration of surgery/treatment
Non-surgical liver biopsy takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes.
Days admitted
Non-surgical liver biopsy liver biopsy is done on an outpatient basis.
Anesthesia
Local anesthesia is used for the non-surgical biopsy.
Recovery
- After the procedure you need to stay in the recovery room for 4 hours under observation. - You may feel some discomfort and pain in your shoulders and back. A pain medication for this may be prescribed to you. - It may take several days for your biopsy results to come out, after which your doctor will discuss it with you.
Risks
Risks involved in the procedure include: - Internal bleeding - Injury to other organs like the gallbladder or kidney - Collapsed lung - Sedation complications
After care
- Patients who have had a sedative should not drive, operate machines, or consume alcohol for 24 hours after the procedure. - The doctor’s instructions should be followed carefully. - Some medication should be avoided for a week after the procedure. - You should refrain from vigorous physical activity for a minimum of 24 hours following the biopsy. Contact the doctor immediately if you have the following symptoms within 72 hours after the liver biopsy: - Fever - Dizziness - Pain in the abdominal region where the liver biopsy was performed - Chest pain - Shoulder pain - Abdominal pain - Breathing difficulty - Chills

Cost of Liver Biopsy by country

Price ranges in US$ for each country with a published range. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.

CountryMinimum priceMaximum price
Liver Biopsy in MexicoLast updated May 2017$350$550
Liver Biopsy in TurkeyLast updated Jul 2017$16,500$20,000
Price starting from $350 up to $20,000 · last updated Jul 2017.Final prices are quoted by each hospital

Hospitals and clinics offering Liver Biopsy abroad

Liver Biopsy is listed by 16 hospitals abroad. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.

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Hospital Velmar — photoPrivate Hospital
Ensenada, Mexico
JCI Gold Seal of ApprovalJCIPrice on request

Welcome to our Private Hospital, where a friendly and courteous team of medical specialists with a wealth of scientific knowledge and ethical standards is committed to taking care of your healthcare needs. Our goal is to provide unmatched medical care by constantly innovating and investing in the tr

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Hospital Universitario San Vicente — photoPrivate Hospital
Medellín, Colombia
ISO 9001:2015 certified hospital sealISOPrice on request

The Digestive Diseases Unit of the San Vicente University Hospital Foundation is constituted as a center of integral attention to the patient with digestive tract ailments, with a highly qualified group of professionals, who supported by a modern infrastructure and equipment.

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Centros Especializados — photoMedical Center
Medellin, Colombia
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The Center's medical team is an expert in the management of highly complex gastrointestinal pathologies, such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease) and we perform a multidisciplinary management in hospital and outpatient form.

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Hospital San Jose TecSalud — photoPrivate Hospital
Monterrey, Mexico
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A JCI accredited hospital, located 150 miles from the border with Texas, United States. The hospital is a full range tertiary care hospital, with five areas of excellence: Cardiology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Organ Transplant and Liver Disease.

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