Anyone know where to go pelvic laparoscopy bangkok

[Summer23xx]

Hi there,

Was wondering does anyone know where I can go for a pelvic laparoscopy and the prices hospitals/clinics in bangkok for this operation. And any hospitals doctors etc to avoid... I am a 27 year old girl so really scared and don't want massive scars on my stomach or being hacked to death so to speak.

Thank you and look forward to your replys

[Summer23xx]

Hi there,

Was wondering where the best place to go for a MRI scan in Bangkok without it costing the earth but at the sametime would like it done properly and the price of it if anyone knows

Thanks alot

[Summer23xx]

Hi there

Was wondering if any doctors would prescribe me bromocriptine tablets for high prolactic levels, I've tryed googling them and haven't managed to find anything....

Would be a massive help

Thanks

[FBN]

MIMS (as in the pinned topic above) indicate that 2 brands are available: Suplac and Bromergon. Category D in Thailand so can be dispensed by a pharmacist.

[Wimbledon]

If you have any phone book call up and say you want mri and can come anytime and offer cash . ( not in thailand , i did this and after a few calls got MRI at BIG. DISCOUNT ! . Check to see who here to get avg price!

[Summer23xx]

Brilliant thank you, just don't want to get ripped off, I haven't landed in Thailand yet and was hoping to arrange before arriving, but will check the net if they have a phone book or whilst I'm there thank you.

[Summer23xx]

Thank you very much for your reply, will look into those when I see the doctor.

[Sheryl]

Do you need only the MRI in order to send to a doctor back home or do you also need an interpretation? If the latter then need to know the problem ion order to suggest an appropriate specialist.

For just the MRI, this is the least expensive option: www.mrithailand.com

You will need to tell them whether or not contrast is required so be sure you know that. Cost with contrast is higher than without. Generally it is needed if the scan is for a tumor or vascular issue, not if for vertebral disc and other ortho issues

[Sheryl]

If you can provide some specifics as to the nature of the problem I will suggest an appropriate specialist. Is it related to endometriosis or other?

[Sheryl]

You will not be "hacked to death" nor left with unusual scars at any major hospital here.

But whether or not you will get the desired result from the procedure will depend upon the expertise of the doctor performing it relative to your specific problem.

Please specify what it is for/why it was recommended and I will try to point you in the right direction.

[thaiexpat21]

You will not be "hacked to death" nor left with unusual scars at any major hospital here.

But whether or not you will get the desired result from the procedure will depend upon the expertise of the doctor performing it relative to your specific problem.

Please specify what it is for/why it was recommended and I will try to point you in the right direction.

Why does the OP want a laparoscopy?

A reason for the procedure would enable advise as to where to go and to which Surgeon .

[Summer23xx]

Thank you for the reply.

I need a MRI scan on my head/brain due to high prolactin levels and this could be the start of a tumour and I'm only 27 but hopefully it's just a hormone problem and can get resolved etc... I will be taking the results with me to a hospital in Thailand to carry on further investigation and get sorted There, was thinking of the bumganham hospital they seem the best upto now... I hope

[thaiexpat21]

This lady has multiple threads running which are all essentially about the same issue !

[Summer23xx]

Hi there,

I suffer from high prolactin levels as find out via blood, in order to lower my levels I have to take the tablets which are bromcriptine I am also infertilty at this present moment and has been for years and 28 years old, but have now found out its to do with my levels, I also need a MRI scan to check to see if I has a tumour on the purity gland due to levels being extremely high... I also suffer from terrible pain in the pelvic area and have done for sometime now, I have done every test going scans etc and nothing has been picked up so I also need a laparoscopic which is a operation to look at my pelvic area with a camera inside of ovaries tubes etc. so have quite abit on that needs sorting and I'm rather scared because I don't want big scars on my stomach so would like a great surgeon to sew me up properly.

[Summer23xx]

I have been told I need the operation due to lots of pelvic pain and have had it for along time now, I have had lots of tests scans etc but they can't find anything and the only option is this to look inside with a camera at my tubes, ovaries etc etc and get to the problem...

[Summer23xx]

I know I do... Because I was talking about other subjects etc with health things and people were asking me what are the proper reasons I need them etc in order to point me in the right direction so wrote everything...

[Sheryl]

A laparoscopy will leave no scars, that is not a concern. But whether or not it will determine and address the vause of your problem, is another issue.

What you describe -- high prolactin levels along with infertility and pelvic pain -- all sounds very like endometriosis. Where you under the care of a gynecologist back home? Has endometriosis been considered? Were you specifically told you needed an MRI of the brain? Who is going to read the scan, a doctor back home or here?

This is all going to run into a lot of money. Do you have health insurance?

It is also likely going to require long term follow up. How long are you going to be in Thail;and?

And do you have a detailed medical summary and test results from back home to show?As Thai doctors will need all that information.

[thaiexpat21]

This lady is running multiple threads !

See here

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677463-bumrungrad-hospital/#entry6969575

[Sheryl]

I know I do... Because I was talking about other subjects etc with health things and people were asking me what are the proper reasons I need them etc in order to point me in the right direction so wrote everything...

I have merged your multiple threads into one (left out the one on cosmetic surgery as that is different).

I understand what your medical issue is, but am still a bit unclear as to why you are switching to care in Thailand for this long term problem and what exactly you are expecting here.It sounds like you are seeking diagnostic tests that have been recommended to you by doctros back home.

Who will review and analyze these tests and oversee your treatment?

If you intend to remain long term in Thailand and receive treatment here then you need to start by finding a specialist, providing them with a detailed medical history and then letting them decide what tests are indicated....not by seeking this and that specific tests on your own.

If you plan to continue to be managed by doctors back in your home country, then that's another matter, scans can be done here and sent back for them to review. Laparoscopy is a bot more complicated as there is really no substitute for direct visualization, it is better done by the doctor who will be treating you long term.

Be advised that you are looking at several hundred thousand baht just for laparoscopy and MRI,not counting any treatment that may then be required thereafter.

[Sheryl]

From your other thread it seems you are seeking to altogether transfer your care here.

It will be expensive, just so you know.

From what i can gather of your problems I suggest this doctor at Bumrungrad Hospital:

http://www.bumrungrad.com/doctors/Chartchai-Srisombut#

I suggest deferring the MRI until he has seen you and you get his opinion as to whether it is needed. If it is, you can save a few thousand baht by doing it at the mri center I mentioned previously (www.mrithailand.com) as opposed to at Bumrungard (but still it will be around 16,000 baht; it will have to be with contrast).

While I am not sure re the need for MRI, it definitely does sound like a laparoscopy is indicated. You need to understand that this is not just a diagnostic measure, in many instances it is also at least partly curative in that if they for example find you have endometriosis they can at that point remove some of the chocolate cysts.

The laparoscopy will cost you close to 200,000 baht and that is not including preliminary lab tests etc.

If you can get all relevant lab test and other test results (sonogram findings etc) from the UK it will help considerably otherwise both time and cost of care increase.

As you are concerned with your infertility it is important tat you be treated by a Gyn with expertise in infertility and management of endometriosis. (Should note though that even with the best management the outlook for fertility if you have endometriosis is not great).

[Summer23xx]

Thank you everyone for all your help it has now been resolved and been quoted from the hospital... Nowhere near to what I imagined so very happy :-) And will be starting from the start with medical history etc because I haven't been living back home for abit now and when arrive will be staying in thailand for awhile... I can't wait to be back in the country I love :-)

[Summer23xx]

I need the MRI scan because I have high prolactin levels but these can be corrected and lower with tablets which makes me fertile again as I have been in the past... The pelvic area is because I am having pains to check inside but the nurse suggested at home it could bescarring inside due to a stillbirth 6-7years ago, but then again can't tell unless they look, and I was put on antidepressest tablets which raised my prolactin level ie, at the moment hormone imbalance but it can be easyerly corrected I am not on the antidepressant tablets now so everything is ok. And if the worst comes to the worst myself and my partner will go down the ivf route whilst in Thailand. It's all sorted now. Thanks for your replies :-)