Having your Gastric Lap Banding Surgery in Belgium has become very common, and Belgium has become one of the medical tourism destinations in Europe for Weight Loss Surgery and especially laparoscopic gastric band surgery.

Whats the reasons for Belgium becoming such a popular destination in Europe?

The huge cost savings compared to a country like UK, as for example approx 9,000 for the procedure to compared to Belgium where the same operation would only cost half that amount. With this cost saving the quality has not been downgraded.

Belgiums surgery is affordable and still remains of a very high quality compared to lesser nations. Belgium has specialized in Gastric Banding and is a large part of their medical tourism. Laparoscopy procedure will ensure less time is spent in hospital which in turn will save you money.

Belgiums secondary infection rate is the best in the world compared to 175 different countries surveyed. Their secondary infection rate is as low as 0.5% compared to UK around 10%.

Belgium has a high standard of doctors compare to other countries as their doctors will typically train for 7 years and for specialists that is 12 years.

With overseas surgery they have the issue of follow up inspection, this can be solved in the UK by there network of friends who work with the Belgium Doctors.

Waiting is nearly zero, gone are the days of waiting months like UK, there its prelim inspection then your surgeries next, you can decide the actual date.

Waiting is nearly zero, gone are the days of waiting months like UK, now you can choice your date and next stop is your surgery.

The location is ideal as they are central to many countries in the EU, Most countries have contact with Belgium by train, plane and auto mobile.

Laparoscopic gastric lap band surgery in Belgium is one of the popular choices with medical tourists from the UK not only because it is affordable but also because it is very convenient.