Duodenal Switch Cost In Malaysia

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Duodenal Switch is a weight loss surgery that involves removing nearly 70% of the stomach and major part of the duodenum. It is purely a restrictive and malabsorptive procedure. Duodenal Switch is a laparoscopic procedure that begins with general anesthesia. Afterward, the surgeon makes several half-inch incisions in the area of the stomach and middle of the abdomen. Once the surgery is done, surgical tools are removed and incisions are closed. Duodenal Switch cost in Malaysia is between USD 9360 to USD 11440. Patient has to stay in the hospital for 1 days and outside the hospital for 14 days. The total cost of the treatment depends on the diagnosis and facilities opted by the patient.

Inclusions in the package

The cost of Duodenal switch includes:

  • Preoperative diagnostic tests cost (complete blood count (CBC), urinalysis, chemistry panel, etc.) 

  • Surgery cost

  • Post-Operative cost (depends on the number of follow-up sessions)

  • Medicine cost

  • Patient's hospital stay (may need to stay for 3-4 days)

Note: Duodenal switch surgery is safe for those patients who had past failed bariatric surgery and have morbid obesity.

Factors affecting cost of Duodenal Switch

The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:

  • Type of hospital and room opted (General, Twin sharing, or single room)

  • The severity of the disease

  • Post-surgical complication, if it happens (such as Hemorrhage, Infection, Blood clots)

  • Cost of Blood products (if required)

  • Age of the patient

  • An extended stay at the Hospital

  • Cost of Accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident

Cost related to Duodenal Switch in Malaysia

Listing approximate price of Duodenal Switch and some related procedures. The prices may change depending upon the centers and condition of the patient.

Treatment name Cost range
Duodenal Switch USD 8320 to USD 12480
laparoscopic biliopancreatic diversion USD 9600 to USD 14400

How much does Duodenal Switch cost in different countries?

For patients planning to travel abroad it is useful to know the price in destinations popular with medical travellers. The price for Duodenal Switch in different countries is approximately:

  • Turkey USD 6400 to USD 9600
  • Thailand USD 6000 to USD 9000
  • Germany USD 14400 to USD 21600
  • India USD 4160 to USD 6240

List of Centers for Duodenal Switch in Malaysia

Popular Cities in Malaysia for Duodenal Switch are:

Doctors for Duodenal Switch in Malaysia

A Bariatric Surgeon is the right doctor for carrying out Duodenal Switch.

Listing popular specialists:

Dr. Kirubakaran A/L Malapan

Dr. Kirubakaran A/L Malapan

Consultant, 20 years of experience

Gleneagles Hospital, PenangLocation

Breast Surgery, Endocrine Surgery and General Surgery.

Success Rate

The success rate of people who have had Duodenal Switch is almost 92%. The patients can expect to lose up to 40 to 90 lbs after three months of post-Duodenal Switch. The best results are achieved after 12 to 18 months post-surgery.

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Frequently Asked Questions Related to Duodenal Switch

Before the Procedure (7 Questions):

Duodenal switch surgery is a weight loss surgery which combines both the principles of restriction and malabsorption. This treatment is found to be more effective in reducing weight and dealing with weight loss issues.

Duodenal switch surgery is very effective it has got 90 percent success rate patients who have undergone this surgery are very satisfied with its results.

Duodenal  switch surgery is safe for those patients who have got failure from bariatric surgery and they have morbid obesity.

Gastric bypass has shown good result in weight loss and improvement in blood lipid and glucose as compared with gastric bypass.  There has been great improvement in health and quality of life.

After surgery is done you will feel some soreness  and pain but you will be given painkiller to control pain. 

By making a new connection between the biliopancreatic limb and the alimentary limb the revision or reversal of duodenal is done.

This surgery should be used in patient who have higher BMI, diabetes or metabolic syndrome. They have tried to reduce weight but not successful ithat

During the Procedure (3 Questions):

The time taken for duodenal switch surgery will take around two to three hours.

This surgeon is done by general surgeon or bariatric surgeon.

In the process of duodenal switch surgery the outer margin of the stomach is removed which leaves a small tubular stomach is left behind out of which the one section is called alimentary limb connected to stomach pouch.

Post the Procedure (4 Questions):

After the surgery patient should be in hospital for two to three after the procedure. Patient should be in hospital for two to three days after surgery.

You can return back to work after 2 week  after surgery and complete recovery will take place around 4 to 6 weeks.

Some of the side effects of duodenal switch surgery includes pneumonia, blood clots, bleeding and hernia.

Duodenal surgery will give you maximum weight loss and lowest rate of weight gain.

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