Gallbladder removal: New York vs Tokyo
SurgeryTokyo is 65% cheaper, saving $13,520
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New York
United States
Cost (USD)$20,800
With Insurance$6,240
Wait Time20 days
Healthcare SystemPrimarily Private
WHO Ranking#37
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Tokyo
Japan
Cost (USD)$7,280
With Insurance$728
Wait Time71 days
Healthcare SystemUniversal Healthcare
WHO Ranking#10
Summary
Gallbladder removal in Tokyo costs $13,520 less (65% cheaper) than in New York. Wait times differ by 51 days.