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How Much Does Metabolic surgery Cost in China?

Metabolic surgery in China typically costs from $9,500 to $16,500. Prices depend on the specific surgical technique, hospital tier, and city location. In the US, similar procedures cost around $24,000 on average. Patients save around 46% compared to US rates. Fees usually cover the surgery, anesthesia, and a 4–6 day hospital stay.

  • Hospital tier: Private international centers in Shanghai or Beijing cost more than public hospitals.
  • Surgical technique: Robotic-assisted sleeve surgery typically adds 20-30% over standard laparoscopic approaches.
  • Bypass variations: Gastric bypass procedures generally command a premium over standard gastric sleeve surgery.
  • Geographic location: Medical hubs like Shanghai often have higher rates than regional cities like Xiamen.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing large-scale facilities like Xiamen Humanity Hospital provides significant value for international patients. This tertiary not-for-profit hospital manages 1,000,000 patients annually across 47 departments. Large volumes often lead to high surgical proficiency and standardized pricing. Patients should look for specialists like Professor Lin Jinfang in Shanghai. Expert practitioners with over 40 years of experience often provide better diagnostic precision for complex endocrine cases.

ChinaTurkeyThe USA
Metabolic surgery≈ $9,500from $4,200≈ $18,000
Data verified by Bookimed as of November 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 63 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

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Metabolic surgery Overview in China

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85%
Surgery Time - 4 hours
Stay in the country - 7 days
Rehabilitation - 14 days
Anesthesia - General anesthesia
Requests processed - 6674
Bookimed fees - $0

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Lin Jinfang

46 years of experience

Professor Lin Jinfang is a senior physician and PhD supervisor. She formerly directed the Division of Gynecologic Endocrinology at Fudan University’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital (Red House) in Shanghai. She has more than 40 years of clinical experience. She is a pioneer in gynecologic endocrinology and reproductive medicine and a Lin Qiaozhi Cup honoree.

Focus: complex endocrine infertility; POI and ovarian aging. She developed the "remaining follicle resuscitation" approach. She also treats PCOS, including non-obese types, endometriosis and adenomyosis, amenorrhea, anovulation, and recurrent miscarriage. She provides perimenopausal care, including BHRT, and fertility-preserving minimally invasive surgery such as laparoscopic myomectomy, endometriotic cyst excision, and hysteroscopic septum or polyp resection.

She has published widely on ovarian function preservation and PCOS phenotyping. She mentors future specialists. She also consults at Aiding Women’s Clinic and Kapok Medical in Shanghai.

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Fast Facts about Metabolic surgery

Metabolic Surgery

A surgical intervention aimed at improving metabolic conditions by altering the digestive system.

Pros: Significant weight loss, up to 60% of excess weight. Can improve or resolve type 2 diabetes in 77% of patients. Often results in long-term weight maintenance without needing constant diet adjustments.
Cons: Possible nutrient deficiencies due to altered digestion. Requires lifelong dietary supplements and regular medical follow-ups.
Effectiveness: 60% excess weight loss.
Duration: 2-4 hours
Recovery: 2-4 weeks
Best for: Patients with BMI over 40, or over 35 with obesity-related health issues.
Prices: View costs of other techniques

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