Obesity treatment at Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital

Sleeve gastrectomy at Hospital Saint Zdislava in Velké Meziříčí, Czech Republic, starts at €5,600 for laparoscopic surgery and €6,600 for robot-assisted surgery. The clinic uses the da Vinci Si robotic system for precision. Dr. Jaroslav Tvaruzek leads the program with 18 years of experience and over 4,000 robotic operations performed.

Sleeve gastrectomy reduces stomach size by removing part of the organ. The surgery creates a tube-shaped stomach. This limits food intake and removes the area that produces ghrelin, the hunger hormone. Patients typically lose 30-40% of their initial body weight in the first year.

Surgical Approaches

The clinic offers two methods. Laparoscopic surgery uses small incisions and traditional instruments. Robot-assisted surgery uses the da Vinci Si system with 3D visualization magnified 35 times. The robot translates the surgeon's hand movements and eliminates tremor. Both methods take 25-45 minutes under general anesthesia.

Treatment Programs

Standard programs suit patients up to 160 kg without major health issues. The package includes:

• Transfer from Brno airport or station
• Pre-operative consultation and examination
• 5-6 days hospitalization in a single room (1 day in ICU)
• Surgery under general anesthesia
• Three meals daily plus drinks
• All medications and medical supplies
• Compression stockings and toiletries
• Daily doctor visits with 24/7 monitoring
• Final discharge examination

Extra programs are available for patients over 160 kg or with health complications. These include 14 days of hospitalization with 7 days of preparation. Robot-assisted Extra costs €12,000. Laparoscopic Extra costs €11,000. Surgery time extends up to 100 minutes for complex cases.

The Surgical Team

Dr. Jaroslav Tvaruzek directs the Robotic Surgery Centre. He received European surgical certification in 1995 and 1999. He became certified in robotic surgery in 2009. Intuitive Surgical lists him as a recommended surgeon on their official server.

The team performs the highest number of da Vinci operations in the Czech Republic annually since 2008. They also train surgeons abroad. The department opened in 2003 and has treated over 3,000 obesity patients. The hospital has 147 beds and performs over 2,000 operations yearly.

Hospital Facilities

The hospital has a modern intensive care unit. It includes specialists in cardiology and geriatrics. This allows treatment of patients with diabetes, heart disease, and other conditions. The facility provides full support for international patients including translators.

Payment is due before admission in cash euros or by card. Contact the international department to discuss your case and schedule surgery.