Medical procedures researched in Belize

Dental implants

Implant placement replaces a missing tooth root and usually requires later restoration with a crown, bridge or denture.

Published evidence: $750–$1,200 USD

Implant crowns and restoration

The visible restoration placed after a dental implant integrates.

Published evidence: $750–$1,200 USD

Dental bone grafting

Bone grafting may be recommended when existing bone cannot support an implant.

Dental sinus lift

A sinus lift can increase bone available for implants in the upper jaw.

Gastric sleeve surgery

Sleeve gastrectomy reduces stomach volume and requires long-term nutritional and medical follow-up.

Gastric bypass surgery

Gastric bypass alters the stomach and digestive tract and requires lifelong nutritional monitoring.

Hiatal hernia repair

Surgical repair may be considered for selected symptomatic hiatal hernias.

Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)

Abdominoplasty removes excess abdominal skin and may repair separated abdominal muscles.

Liposuction

Liposuction removes localized fat through surgical suction; it is not a weight-loss treatment.

Breast augmentation

Breast augmentation changes breast size or shape using implants or other techniques.

Breast reduction

Breast reduction removes tissue and skin to reduce breast size.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty changes nasal structure for cosmetic or functional reasons.

Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)

Blepharoplasty removes or repositions eyelid skin and tissue.

Facelift (rhytidectomy)

A facelift repositions facial tissues and removes selected excess skin.

Hernia repair

Hernia repair may be open or laparoscopic and may involve mesh.

Gallbladder removal

Cholecystectomy removes the gallbladder, commonly using laparoscopic surgery.

Appendectomy

Appendectomy removes an inflamed appendix and is generally urgent rather than planned medical tourism.

Laparoscopic surgery

Laparoscopy is an approach used for multiple abdominal and gynecologic procedures rather than one operation.

General surgery

General surgery covers multiple abdominal, skin, breast, endocrine and soft-tissue procedures.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy examines the colon and can include biopsy or polyp removal.

Upper endoscopy (gastroscopy)

Upper endoscopy examines the esophagus, stomach and upper small intestine.

ERCP

ERCP is an advanced endoscopic procedure used for selected bile-duct and pancreatic conditions.

Hip replacement

Hip replacement replaces damaged joint surfaces with prosthetic components.

Knee replacement

Knee replacement resurfaces damaged knee-joint structures with prosthetic components.

Orthopedic surgery

Orthopedic services can include joint, trauma and arthroscopic procedures.

Kidney stone treatment

Treatment depends on stone size and location and can include endoscopic or laser procedures.

Hemodialysis for travelers

Travel dialysis requires advance coordination of records, prescription, schedule and infection-control requirements.

Peritoneal dialysis support

Travelers using peritoneal dialysis need supply, storage and emergency plans arranged in advance.

Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy removes the uterus and can be performed through different surgical approaches.

Varicose vein treatment

Treatment can range from conservative care to minimally invasive or surgical procedures.