Plenitas Adds New Bariatric Surgery Packages Including Adjustable Band and Bariatric Bypass Performed by the Alexander Fleming Institute

Medical Tourism Packages Fight Obesity with Cleveland Clinic Trained Physicians

Buenos Aires, Argentina and Miami (PRWEB) November 5, 2004 -- Plenitas announced today a new Bariatic surgery medical tourism package designed specially for those suffering from obesity. Plenitas is a leading medical-tourism provider based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Plenitas obesity programs are managed by the internationally recognized Alexander Fleming Institute whose surgeons have been trained at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation (www.clevelandclinic.org).

The medical team we have assembled is specifically trained to carry out all the surgical procedures indicated for obesity, through the mini-invasive technique, accelerating significantly the postoperative recovery." Said Roberto Gawianski, CEO and co-founder, Plenitas.

The Alexander Fleming Institute surgeons form a multidisciplinary team of the highest international standards, where every patient receives the best treatment for his or her particular case. Dr. Rosenthal. The lead surgeon at the Alexander Fleming Institute , is also director of the bariatric surgery program of the Cleveland Clinic of Miami.

A recent study of 500 patients showed that 96% of the diseases associated with obesity (back pain, obstructive sleep apnea, high blood pressure, diabetes and depression) improved or were solved after the surgery.

We can safely assure that this procedure has the best results in terms of achieving the greatest weight loss and the curing of the diseases associated with obesity," added Gawianski. The personal experience the Alexander Fleming Institute has with the Florida Cleveland Clinic, with over 400 patients, confirm these results."

Plenitas offers the following bariatric surgery procedures through the Alexander Fleming Institute

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding

Includes:

• Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding

• Accommodations -- 8 days / 7 nights 4-star accommodations

• Transfers round trip to the airport and clinics

• Personal bilingual assistant for medical appointments

Total Price: • USD 9,500

Gastric Bypass

Includes:

• Gastric Bypass

• Accommodations -- 8 days / 7 nights 4-star accommodations

• Transfers round trip to the airport and clinics

• Personal bilingual assistant for medical appointments

Total Price: • USD 11,700

About Plenitas

Founded in 2003, Plenitas provides world class healthcare and first class leisure access to all people by offering medical treatments and surgeries performed with the unique warmth and professionalism of the Argentine medical community, combined with the very best that Argentine culture has to offer and at a cost structure that is not attainable elsewhere.

For more information: www.plenitas.com

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