Open Cholecystectomy Price in Mexico — 2026 Comparison
National average price
$27,255 MXN
Typical range
$19,000–$35,000 MXN
Providers
94
Following an episode of gallstones or gallbladder inflammation, one of the solutions is cholecystectomy by laparotomy: removal of the gallbladder through an open incision in the abdomen.
When is it indicated? It is usually considered in complex cases or when the minimally invasive approach is not appropriate, as assessed by the medical team.
What to expect? Since it is open surgery, recovery tends to be somewhat longer and involves postoperative follow-up.
Who performs it? It is carried out by the general surgeon, and in certain contexts by the pediatric surgeon or the oncologist. It is best to discuss with the surgeon which approach is most appropriate for your situation.
Most Affordable Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Nicolás de los Garza Nuevo León | $8,000 MXN |
| 2 | Juárez Michoacán de Ocampo | $9,000 MXN |
| 3 | Chihuahua Chihuahua | $10,000 MXN |
| 4 | Monclova Coahuila de Zaragoza | $12,500 MXN |
| 5 | Tultitlán México | $13,000 MXN |
Most Expensive Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zapopan Jalisco | $45,000 MXN |
| 2 | Zacatecas Zacatecas | $45,000 MXN |
| 3 | Miguel Hidalgo Ciudad de México | $48,333 MXN |
| 4 | Nogales Sonora | $50,000 MXN |
| 5 | Reynosa Tamaulipas | $55,000 MXN |
All Cities
| City | Average Price | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| San Nicolás de los Garza Nuevo León | $8,000 | 1 |
| Juárez Michoacán de Ocampo | $9,000 | 1 |
| Chihuahua Chihuahua | $10,000 | 1 |
| Monclova Coahuila de Zaragoza | $12,500 | 1 |
| Tultitlán México | $13,000 | 1 |
| León Guanajuato | $13,500 | 2 |
| Tehuacan Puebla | $15,000 | 1 |
| Ciudad Victoria Tamaulipas | $15,000 | 1 |
| Comitan de Dominguez Chiapas | $15,000 | 3 |
| Salina Cruz Oaxaca | $15,000 | 1 |
| Aguascalientes Aguascalientes | $15,000 | 1 |
| Mexicali Baja California | $18,000 | 1 |
| Jiquilpan Michoacán de Ocampo | $19,000 | 1 |
| Saltillo Coahuila de Zaragoza | $19,000 | 1 |
| Colima Colima | $20,000 | 1 |
| Tuxtla Gutierrez Chiapas | $20,000 | 1 |
| Ixtapaluca México | $20,000 | 1 |
| Sahuayo Michoacán de Ocampo | $22,000 | 1 |
| Morelia Michoacán de Ocampo | $23,333 | 3 |
| Córdoba Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave | $23,333 | 3 |
| Guadalupe Nuevo León | $23,500 | 2 |
| Mexico City Ciudad de México | $23,667 | 3 |
| Tulancingo Hidalgo | $24,000 | 2 |
| Guasave Sinaloa | $25,000 | 1 |
| Veracruz Centro Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave | $25,000 | 1 |
| Villahermosa Tabasco | $25,000 | 1 |
| Ensenada Baja California | $25,000 | 1 |
| Matias Romero Oaxaca | $25,000 | 1 |
| San Andrés Tuxtla Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave | $25,000 | 1 |
| Tampico Tamaulipas | $25,000 | 1 |
| Álvaro Obregón Ciudad de México | $25,000 | 1 |
| Monterrey Nuevo León | $25,125 | 4 |
| Puebla Puebla | $25,750 | 4 |
| Guanajuato Guanajuato | $26,000 | 1 |
| Guadalajara Jalisco | $26,000 | 4 |
| San Luis Potosí San Luis Potosí | $27,500 | 2 |
| Cuernavaca Morelos | $28,000 | 1 |
| Nezahualcóyotl México | $28,000 | 1 |
| Mérida Yucatán | $28,333 | 3 |
| Gustavo A. Madero Ciudad de México | $29,250 | 2 |
| Magdalena Contreras Ciudad de México | $30,000 | 1 |
| Xicotepec de Juarez Puebla | $32,000 | 1 |
| Comalcalco Tabasco | $32,000 | 1 |
| Chilpancingo Guerrero | $32,000 | 1 |
| Toluca México | $32,000 | 4 |
| San Miguel de Allende Guanajuato | $33,000 | 1 |
| Cuauhtémoc Ciudad de México | $34,000 | 1 |
| San Andres Cholula Puebla | $35,000 | 1 |
| Teziutlan Puebla | $35,000 | 1 |
| San Pedro Garza Garcia Nuevo León | $35,000 | 2 |
| Ciudad Juarez Chihuahua | $35,000 | 1 |
| Tlalnepantla de Baz México | $35,000 | 1 |
| Tepic Nayarit | $35,000 | 1 |
| Huixquilucan México | $35,000 | 1 |
| Hermosillo Sonora | $37,000 | 1 |
| Victoria de Durango Durango | $40,000 | 1 |
| Culiacán Sinaloa | $40,000 | 1 |
| Benito Juárez Ciudad de México | $40,000 | 1 |
| Naucalpan de Juárez México | $42,500 | 2 |
| Zapopan Jalisco | $45,000 | 1 |
| Zacatecas Zacatecas | $45,000 | 1 |
| Miguel Hidalgo Ciudad de México | $48,333 | 3 |
| Nogales Sonora | $50,000 | 1 |
| Reynosa Tamaulipas | $55,000 | 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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