US $ 289,400 The pancreas sits behind the stomach and in front of the spine . It produces the juices that help break down food and the hormones that control blood sugar levels . A pancreatic transplant is generally only performed on patients with pancreatic cancer or severe type 1 diabetes . Individuals who have transplants must take drugs for the rest of their lives to keep their body from rejecting the new pancreas .
US $ 324,000
08 ) Pancreas Transplant
US $ 289,400 The pancreas sits behind the stomach and in front of the spine . It produces the juices that help break down food and the hormones that control blood sugar levels . A pancreatic transplant is generally only performed on patients with pancreatic cancer or severe type 1 diabetes . Individuals who have transplants must take drugs for the rest of their lives to keep their body from rejecting the new pancreas .
MOST EXPENSIVE MEDICAL PROCEDURES
07 ) Open Heart Surgery
US $ 324,000
Heart surgery can correct problems with the heart if other treatments haven ’ t worked or can ’ t be used . This is a common surgery but still comes with risks . Risks include bleeding , infection , irregular heartbeats and stroke . Recovery time in the hospital is generally long and there are many complications from the surgery that require a plethora of follow up visits with doctors . Furthermore many medications must be taken , some longterm , following open heart surgery .
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