Types of surgical packages
Min-Sheng General Hospital is a tertiary care hospital and is thus capable of treating most conditions. We meet the medical needs of international patients living in, or visiting Taiwan, on a daily base. However, some procedures are better suited for those who plan to travel abroad with the aim of treating a particular condition that they cannot treat at home because of time constraints or financial considerations. These conditions often don’t require immediate surgery and treatment can therefore be planned ahead; Min-Sheng General Hospital offers surgical packages for many surgeries that patients badly need and cannot afford to delay much longer. The quote that you receive for a surgical package at Min-Sheng doesn’t only translate into considerable savings compared to what you would pay for having the same procedure done in your home country, it also brings you the peace of mind of knowing that it is all inclusive, but for possible supplements clearly defined up front. Below is a list of the most popular packages among international medical travelers, with the length of stay in the hospital for each of them. Keep in mind that length of stay in the hospital does not mean that the patient can return to his or her home country immediately after discharge. Most invasive procedures require that the patient remain in Taiwan and avoid flying for several weeks after surgery, to minimize the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis, and monitor to the recovery.
Procedures |
Length of Stay (nights) |
Cardiovascular surgery |
|
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) off pump |
7 (Including 2 in cardiac ICU) |
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) on pump |
8 (Including 2 in cardiac ICU) |
Diagnostic Angiogram |
Same day |
Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angiography (PTCA) |
1 |
PTCA + Stent |
1 |
Bariatric (metabolic-weight loss) surgery |
|
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass |
5 |
Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Gastrectomy |
4 |
Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Plication |
4 |
Laparoscopic Gastric Banding |
3 |
Orthopedic surgery |
|
Uncomplicated Unilateral total Knee Replacement (TKA) |
6 |
Uncomplicated Unilateral total Hip Replacement (THA) |
6 |
Spine Surgery |
|
Spinal Fusion |
6~10 |
Lamina Decompression |
6 |
Scoliosis surgery |
variable |
Eye surgery |
|
Cataract surgery with intraocular implant (Phacoemulsification) |
Same day |
IR Wave Front Guided Lasik |
Same day |
Gynecologic surgery |
|
Vaginal Hysterectomy |
3 |
Abdominal Hysterectomy |
4 |
Gastro-intestinal surgery |
|
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gall bladder removal) |
4 |
Colonoscopy |
Same day |
What does the price of a package include?
Although treatments differ, our packages always include the following:
- Operating Room Charges : OR Room use , Recovery Room ,technicians, Scrub & Circulate Nurses
- Surgeon, physicians, anesthesia, and nursing fees from the beginning of treatment at Min-Sheng General Hospital until the specified release from hospital.
- Full board accommodation in a private room accommodation for the number of nights specified in the package
- Procedure related laboratory and radiology tests
- Cardiac and respiratory studies (when required)
- Instrumentation and implants used for a particular surgical package (M.S. only uses instrumentation and implants from top U.S brands. The type used will be described in the quote and the price for alternatives will be specified)
- Patient Controlled Anesthesia for pain management after certain types of procedures
- Routine medication used for procedure and during hospitalization
- Regular post-discharge medication (antibiotics, pain medication…)
- Medical supplies and equipment necessary during the procedure and recovery.
- Post-operation physiotherapy (for orthopedic procedures)
The following items are not included in the package price:
- Intensive Care Unit room charges if not automatically required for the procedure
- Room Charges for inpatient stays in excess of the specified number of days.
- Charges related to complications unrelated to the package procedure
- Patient Controlled Anesthesia in minimally invasive surgeries.
- Medications and treatment for pre-existing or non-procedure related conditions
- Items of a personal nature, telephone charges and guest meals will be charged at the normal rates in effect.
- Orthopedic or back braces (if needed)
- Physiotherapy, medication, and follow up visits after discharge.
- Airfare, land transportation, and accommodation outside the hospital,