Clinica Laparoscopica

+Procedures

Types of Bariatric Surgery or Weight Loss Surgery

Types of Laparoscopic Surgery

Patient Testimonials

Appendix Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Gall Bladder Surgery
Hernia Surgery
Laparotomy Surgery
Thyroid Surgery

CONTACTO Y ENLACE – Grupo Soporte Bariátrico

Appendix Surgery

“They saved my life.”

My doctor, was also very kind, which was a relief not only in a foreign country.

View Patient Story

Bariatric Surgery

"I'm someone else, with force of will, the will to fight and move forward ..."

My name is Adriana, I'm 33 years and am a physician. Throughout my life I have had weight problems, I remember my first appointment with a nutritionist was in fourth grade. Always lost weight and returned to win more. I tried all the diets but always gained more...

View Patient Story

"I feel better every day"

I've lost almost 30 kilos (66 pounds), and now I feel like doing all sorts of things including exercise.

View Patient Story

"My gastric sleeve was a complete success!"

I could not have been more pleased with the care and professionalism received.

View Patient Story

"My New Me..."

My name is Gainer and I am a chemical engineer. I am 31 years old and had been heavy all my life. One does not realize that, one just buys bigger clothes every Christmas or birthday and starts taking out the “old clothes” because it does not fit us.

View Patient Story

"I came out great! This surgeon has amazing hands. A true blessing I say."

I was considering outside the country to go to Costa Rica because their medical field are in high standards and very well equipped.

View Patient Story

“9 months later, I am another woman”

My name is Lourdes Fernández. I was treated for a gastric sleeve in December 2009 after a horrible nightmare of 85 kg.

View Patient Story

"My experience with Gastric Bypass ..."

My name is Martha: I used to weight 146 kilos. I had gone through an infinite number of diets without results; I was type II diabetic, I used to get injections of 60 units of insulin in the morning and at night (it did not fit in the syringe)...

View Patient Story

Shirley's Journey #1-"I’m grateful for the new life in front of me and an opportunity to enjoy the next 30-40 years"

I’m 61 years, American and have visited Costa Rica many times since 1998 with my husband. Like others whose stories appear here, I had had a weight problem for half of my life. An auto accident, however ...

View Patient Story

Shirley's Journey #2- “It's difficult to describe the differences in my life now vs. pre-surgery”

I'll never again shop in a Plus Size/Women's dept in the back of the store!

View Patient Story

Shirley's Journey #3- “18 months after surgery, I have almost achieved my goal!”

My quality of life prompted me to get real about my weight. What’s it going take for you?

View Patient Story

"From the first contact, the experience exceeded my expectations"

Video-Experience: "From the first contact, the experience exceeded my expectations"

View Patient Video

"Metamorphosis"

Metamorphosis: Today I can say it was the best decision I ever made in my life. Not only for the health and physical changes I am experiencing, but for the internal change that occurred in me.

View Patient Story

Gall Bladder Surgery

“It was one of the most satisfactory experience”

For me it was one of the most satisfactory experiences in terms of surgery, surprisingly, a few hours after my operation I could sit up without pain or discomfort and in a week, my life was normalized...

View Patient Story

“I feel even better than before!"

.. I can say that, within the private medical service, this has been one of the best experiences I ever had

View Patient Story

"The attention received by the Laparoscopic Surgical Center was always fast and friendly"

The attention received by the Laparoscopic Surgical Center was always fast and friendly.

View Patient Story

Hernia Surgery

"I can testify to excellent treatment all the way through"

After much online research, I decided on Costa Rica as having good facilities and doctors, plus much easier travel.

View Patient Story

"Thanks for a most satisfying experience."

My name is Mark Rathe and I am a pharmacist. Recently I availed myself of the services of the Laparoscopic Surgical Center and Dr Rivera concerning my inguinal hernia.

View Patient Story

"My Inguinal Hernia Surgery- The care I received was excellent"

My name is Paul Soto. On December 8, 2009 I was operated for inguinal hernia by Ariel Rivera Aguerri, MD at the Laparoscopic Surgical Center. The care I received was excellent. They took care of the health insurance arrangements.

View Patient Story

Laparotomy Surgery

“… I could return back to my life”

My contact was a year ago when I had a very severe lower digestive bleeding caused by diverticulitis

View Patient Story

Thyroid Surgery

“Thank you very much for providing such high quality surgical service”

Recently I underwent a thyroidectomy with Dr. Ariel Rivera. It is important highlight the dedication of Dr. Rivera to their patients. There was at all times to evacuate doubts. The operation went very well and ...

View Patient Story