The hi-tech nature of laparoscopy makes it a comfortable option of patients. It can be used either for diagnostics or surgery. The price of laparoscopy starts from Php 40,000 to Php 120,000 and above.
Rates Per Type
- Gall stones (also with ESWL) – Php 55,000
- Ovarian Cyst – Php 75,000
- Adrenalectomy – Php 50,000 to Php 90,000
- Video Laparoscopy – Php 150,000 and up
The cheapest laparoscopy that we found starts at Php 25,000. However, most of them will require an appointment because of the number of patients wishing to avail it.
Private vs Government
Private hospital price rates can range from Php 60,000 to Php 220,000 but we have seen public hospitals offering at least Php 40,000.
Philhealth will cover a certain type of laparoscopy. Based on the latest data, it will cover up to Php 31,000 for Cholecystectomy.
The doctors fee may start from Php 2,500 and above. Those with specialization may have a higher price up to Php 5,500 for the procedure.
Types of Procedure
You thought that this procedure is the surgery itself. However, we found that there are several types of the surgery and depends on the organ involved. The different types of laparoscopic procedure and surgery will determine the actual price.
- Cholecystectomy
- Appendectomy
- Hernioplasty
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy
However, there are additional costs if the patient will have to undergo special medical procedures, tests and confinement. In most hospitals, laparoscopic test price is based on the type of surgery needed.
Apart from laparoscopy, advanced procedures can now remove dead tissues of organs. A laparoscopic necrosectomy allows a surgeon to remove dead tissues with a price that starts from Php 25,000 and above.
Acute Pancreatitis is one of the candidate conditions for this procedure. Note that you need to request for a quote from the hospital in order to get an exact price for the service.
References: NHS UK
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