7 Most Expensive Medical Procedures

No. 1: Intestine Transplant

Cost estimate: $1.2 million

The intestinal tract is the largest and longest internal organ of the body and a surgical intervention to replace it may last an entire day. High costs are associated with the difficulty of the procedure, the need to find a compatible donor, days spent in intensive care units, as well as post-operative recovery.

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