PRESS: Low-Cost Weight Loss Surgery (WLS) With Unique Price Guarantee

Search the web! Estimates are easy to obtain. What is not easy is obtaining a firm commitment! Most estimates do not include costs for extra materials and instruments possibly required during the surgery or recovery period. Extra material costs, extra days in the hospital or even one or more days in intensive care can be a severe blow to any budget.

Having a guaranteed price therefore assists in obtaining better terms for financing the surgery.

"I was amazed at how many people need this operation but are not covered by medical insurance. I want to offer the opportunity for such people to have safe and affordable obesity surgery at a fixed cost," says Dr Roberto Rizzi (www.robertorizzi.com), who has been active in laparoscopic surgery in Brazil since 1992.

"After consulting with my multi-disciplinary team, we were able to structure a package which includes laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery in one of the best hospitals in Brazil, the renowned Hospital Sao Luiz (http://www.saoluiz.com.br/internacional), pre and post-care follow-up and the excellent services of Great Start Ltda (http://www.greatstartinbrazil.com) to manage local transport, patient coordination and assistance. All at a fixed cost, even if complications should occur during the surgery."

The first patient under this "all unforeseen surgery costs included" program was Mrs. Siumara Teixeira, who flew from New York to Brazil to get the weight loss surgery: "I could tell the medical staff and hospital took extraordinary care to ensure everything would run smoothly and without complications. I was on a tight budget, and it was a relief to know I would not have any unforeseen extra costs."

Ruy Bevilacqua (Corporate Medical Director of Hospital Sao Luiz) confirms their support of this unique program structured by Dr. Roberto Rizzi. "We know we have a very efficient facility and all the latest technology at his disposal, and having worked with Dr. Rizzi for twenty years, we feel more than confident of his 'patient's safety first' approach."

About Franco e Rizzi

Dr. Roberto Rizzi and his team have performed more then 3,000 laparoscopic surgeries. His team is specialized in Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery as well as other bariatric related surgeries. Dr. Rizzi's team of professionals includes a dietitian, a psychologist, a physiotherapist, a physician, anesthesiologists and plastic surgeons, all specialized in obesity treatment.

Contact Information:

Franco e Rizzi: Fred Lotgering, Patient Coordinator, fred(at)robertorizzi.com, +55 (11) 5533-4958

Hospital Sao Luiz: Karin Faria, Communication Supervisor, kfaria(at)saoluiz.com.br, +55 (11) 3040-9290

Website: http://www.francoerizzi.com.br/ Website: http://www.robertorizzi.com/ Website: http://www.saoluiz.com.br/internacional/ Website: http://www.greatstartinbrazil.com/

Franco e Rizzi is specialized in Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery as well as other Bariatric surgeries. Dr. Roberto Rizzi team of professionals includes dietitian, psychologist, physiotherapist, anesthesiologists, physician and plastic surgeons; all specialized in obesity treatment.

Bariatric weight loss surgery is a unique specialization. With Obesity Surgery, a person can be losing over 60% of excess weight and be cured of many obesity related co-morbidities including diabetes, hypertension, arthritis high cholesterol, sleep apnea and high blood pressure. Furthermore, the Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery has resulted in marked improvements in quality of life. Franco e Rizzi offer an affordable comprehensive weight loss program with pre-op education and post surgery aftercare.

Brazil is the second country in the world that most performs Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Weight Loss Surgeries (USA is in first place). The reputation Brazil achieved in Obesity Surgery can be explained by the high quality of the surgeons and its lower cost compared to other countries.