Gastrointestinal Surgery Price in Mexico — 2026 Comparison
Many conditions of the digestive system, from tumors to obstructions or injuries, come to require surgical treatment. Gastrointestinal surgery covers operations on the digestive tract and related organs, such as the stomach, intestines, liver, or bile ducts.
When is it indicated? When a digestive problem is not resolved with non-surgical measures, or when a finding is discovered that needs to be corrected or removed.
What does it include? It covers different types of procedures, open or laparoscopic, preceded by studies and a comprehensive assessment.
Which specialist performs it? A general surgeon performs it, and in certain cases a bariatric surgeon. Since every surgery is different, it's worth having a specialist review your situation and explain the alternatives. The cost varies depending on the procedure and the city.
Most Affordable Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aguascalientes Aguascalientes | $500 MXN |
| 2 | Cancún Quintana Roo | $700 MXN |
| 3 | Toluca México | $700 MXN |
| 4 | Miguel Hidalgo Ciudad de México | $700 MXN |
| 5 | San Nicolás de los Garza Nuevo León | $800 MXN |
Most Expensive Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Querétaro Querétaro | $1,200 MXN |
| 2 | Tijuana Baja California | $1,300 MXN |
| 3 | Cuauhtémoc Ciudad de México | $1,300 MXN |
| 4 | Huixquilucan México | $1,300 MXN |
| 5 | Mexico City Ciudad de México | $1,800 MXN |
All Cities
| City | Average Price | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Aguascalientes Aguascalientes | $500 | 1 |
| Cancún Quintana Roo | $700 | 1 |
| Toluca México | $700 | 1 |
| Miguel Hidalgo Ciudad de México | $700 | 1 |
| San Nicolás de los Garza Nuevo León | $800 | 1 |
| Guadalajara Jalisco | $800 | 2 |
| Monterrey Nuevo León | $950 | 2 |
| León Guanajuato | $1,000 | 1 |
| Cuautitlan Izcalli México | $1,000 | 1 |
| Tlalnepantla de Baz México | $1,000 | 1 |
| Acapulco Guerrero | $1,000 | 1 |
| Ciudad Juarez Chihuahua | $1,000 | 1 |
| Coyoacán Ciudad de México | $1,000 | 1 |
| Gustavo A. Madero Ciudad de México | $1,075 | 2 |
| Naucalpan de Juárez México | $1,200 | 1 |
| Querétaro Querétaro | $1,200 | 1 |
| Tijuana Baja California | $1,300 | 1 |
| Cuauhtémoc Ciudad de México | $1,300 | 1 |
| Huixquilucan México | $1,300 | 1 |
| Mexico City Ciudad de México | $1,800 | 1 |
Before you book
- Every licensed doctor in Mexico holds a cédula profesional, a national licence number. It appears on our doctor profiles where we have it, and you can verify it yourself against the federal registry.
- Ask exactly what a quoted price covers. Consultation, imaging, anaesthesia, materials and follow-up visits are often quoted separately.
- Ask who handles follow-up once you are home, and what happens if something needs correcting. For treatment that spans several visits, agree the schedule before you travel.
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