CeMar Surgery

CeMar Surgery is a bariatric surgery hospital in the medical district of Tijuana, Mexico. The facility has two specialized departments in a single building. It operates as a dedicated center for metabolic health, offering surgical and endoscopic weight-loss programs.

Specialized Weight-Loss Procedures

The clinic performs several surgical and non-surgical weight-loss interventions:

• Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve
• Single Incision Gastric Sleeve (SILS)
• Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)
• Mini Gastric Bypass
• SADI-S (Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal Bypass)
• Intragastric Balloon Placement

Laparoscopic gastric sleeve procedures typically last 40–70 minutes. This surgery reduces the stomach to a tubular shape, limiting food intake. For patients who want fewer scars, SILS uses one 2 cm incision at the bellybutton.

The clinic also specializes in bariatric revision surgery for patients with prior complications. Surgeons can transition patients from a gastric band or sleeve to bypass or SADI-S. They also repair hiatal and inguinal hernias during primary bariatric procedures to improve long-term outcomes.

The endoscopic department offers non-surgical alternatives for weight management. Specialists use the Orbera Balloon system and the Spatz3 Adjustable Gastric Balloon. These outpatient procedures take 20–30 minutes and require no incisions. Because the Spatz3 is adjustable, physicians can change its volume to prevent weight regain. Patients can lose 75 pounds or more within six months.

Multidisciplinary Medical Team

CeMar Surgery has a coordinated team of board-certified specialists. The medical staff includes bariatric surgeons, endoscopists, and anesthesiologists. Internal medicine physicians and surgical nurses manage clinical safety during the stay. Each surgical program includes support from a bariatric nutritionist and a bariatric psychologist. A certified fitness coach helps patients develop personalized exercise routines.

Technology and Safety Standards

The surgical team uses FDA-approved materials for all weight-loss procedures. They use surgical staple systems from recognized brands:

• Echelon
• Ethicon Endo-surgery by Johnson & Johnson
• Covidien Medtronic

Every patient undergoes a standard safety screening before surgery. This includes an electrocardiogram, blood analysis, and an internal medicine evaluation. Surgeons also perform EGD endoscopy before and after the procedure to check accuracy. These protocols help monitor the digestive tract and confirm the integrity of the repair.

Services for International Patients

International patients receive bilingual assistance throughout their medical journey. The clinic provides round-trip transportation from San Diego Airport to the facility. Depending on the program, patients stay 2 nights in the hospital and additional nights in a 4-star or 5-star hotel. Private rooms are available and can accommodate one adult companion at no extra cost.

The clinic offers a six-month follow-up program for all patients. Nutritionists and physical trainers provide these consultations via video calls. Coordinators also provide a bariatric liquid diet plan for the recovery stay. This plan includes protein shakes and electrolytes to support healing after discharge.