Private Digestive Disease and Liver Treatments at Cleveland Clinic London in UK

Yes, and patients with obesity-related conditions are often prioritised as surgical candidates. Eligibility criteria: BMI 40 or above; BMI 35 or above with Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnoea, or high cholesterol. Every standard bariatric package includes pre-op psychology triage, dietitian consultations, and a 30 day readmission guarantee. Cleveland Clinic's own 10 year study found bariatric surgery patients with Type 2 diabetes lost an average of 21.6% of body weight and had fewer heart, kidney, and diabetes complications than patients on GLP-1 treatment alone.

Yes. You do not need to travel before a clinical decision is made. The international patient team forwards your MRI, CT, PET scans, endoscopy reports, biopsy results, and prior surgical notes to the relevant specialist. A written treatment plan and cost estimate are provided before you commit to travel. Virtual consultations are available with your HPB, colorectal, or digestive consultant.

The international patient team coordinates all digestive surgery appointments, scan reviews, cost estimates, and travel logistics for patients outside the UK. Reach them through WhatsApp +447481338875, Telephone +447481338875, or Email [email protected]. Available 24/7 for video consultations, second opinions, report forwarding, and full treatment coordination.

Length of stay depends on the procedure. As a guide: laparoscopic bariatric surgery 1 night, remain nearby 7 to 10 days before flying; hernia repair same-day discharge possible for many day-case procedures; gallbladder removal 1 night or day case depending on complexity; Whipple's or complex HPB surgery 7 to 14 nights, plus 2 additional weeks nearby before flying; colorectal surgery 3 to 7 nights depending on procedure; robotic focal HIFU day-case, same-day discharge. The international patient team arranges accommodation near the hospital at no cost to you, with options to suit different budgets, including a room for a companion or caregiver. Remote follow-up is coordinated before you leave hospital.

Cleveland Clinic London publishes self-pay prices for many digestive surgery procedures. As a guide: laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy from GBP 8,511 (ward) or GBP 10,651 (HDU stay); laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass from GBP 9,321 (ward) or GBP 11,456 (HDU stay); laparoscopic mini gastric bypass from GBP 9,113 (ward) or GBP 11,253 (HDU stay); gastric band removal and conversion from GBP 11,996 to GBP 12,204; laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (day case) from GBP 4,312; open inguinal hernia repair (day case) from GBP 3,035; HPB surgery (Whipple's, liver resection, vascular resection) cost provided after clinical review. International health insurance and embassy sponsored patients are accepted. Self pay with instalment plans is also available. A written cost estimate is provided before any procedure is booked.

Yes. Cleveland Clinic London was the first hospital in England to offer robotic focal HIFU for prostate cancer, led by Prof Senthil Nathan, Chairman for Urology. Robotic focal HIFU destroys localised prostate cancer using focused ultrasound without surgery or radiation. It is an outpatient day-case procedure. 90% of patients needed no additional treatment at 30 months, with better bladder and erectile outcomes than surgery. Submit your PSA results, biopsy reports, and MRI scans for review before travelling.

The Whipple's procedure removes the head of the pancreas along with part of the small intestine, bile duct, and gallbladder. It is one of the most technically demanding operations in abdominal surgery, used primarily for pancreatic cancer, bile duct cancer, and some benign pancreatic conditions. The HPB team here performs the Whipple's procedure and gives liver and pancreas cases rapid booking priority. Consultations are typically available within days.