Obesity treatment at Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital

Obesity treatment at St. Zdislava Hospital in Velke Meziříčí, Czech Republic, offers various surgical options. A standard laparoscopic procedure may cost around $6,000, while a robotic surgery is typically $6,943–$7,613. Extended programs for complex cases cost around $11,000–$13,156. The clinic is the country's largest robotic surgery center with 18 years of specialized experience.

The surgical department is led by Dr. Jaroslav Tvaruzek. He is a chief physician and gastrointestinal surgeon with 34 years of experience. He has performed over 4,000 robotic operations and 3,100 procedures overall. Dr. Tvaruzek holds certification from Intuitive Surgical for the da Vinci robotic system.

Available Surgical Treatments

The clinic provides a full spectrum of sleeve gastrectomy procedures. All options are designed to reduce stomach volume.

• Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: This minimally invasive surgery uses small incisions. It typically requires a 5–6 day hospital stay. Patients may lose 30–40% of excess weight within a year.
• Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy: This method uses the da Vinci Si robotic system. It offers 35x 3D visualization for enhanced precision. The robotic technique aims to minimize blood loss and improve tissue handling. Hospitalization is also 5–6 days.
• EXTRA Surgery Programs: These are for high-risk patients or those weighing over 160kg. The program includes a 7-day preparation period before surgery. Total hospital stay is extended to 14 days. This allows for intensive, 24/7 monitoring of complex cases.

Comprehensive Treatment Packages

Each treatment option is available as an all-inclusive package. The listed prices typically cover a wide range of services.

• Pre-operative examinations and consultations.
• The surgical procedure itself, taking 25–100 minutes.
• Hospital stay for 5–14 days, including 1 day in intensive care.
• All meals, necessary medications, and compression stockings.
• Full translation services and airport transfers.
• A final examination before departure.

The packages do not include flight tickets or extended hotel accommodation. The clinic performs over 340 robotic sleeve gastrectomies annually within the VAMED Mediterra network. Their team is equipped to handle revision surgeries, such as converting a gastric band to a sleeve. Contact the clinic to discuss the most suitable approach for your individual needs.