Paediatrics in Lagos
Pyloromyotomy in Lagos for pyloric stenosis in babies
A written all-in price after a consultation from ₦50,000 in Lagos, so you know the total before anything is booked.
How the price is set
Consultation, then a written price
From ₦50,000
Consultant paediatric surgeon opinion
- The paediatric surgeon, the anaesthetist and the theatre
- Your baby's bed for the stay, with a parent staying
- Drip fluids and blood tests while admitted
- A review after discharge
Your written price covers the lines above, agreed before you pay.
Pyloromyotomy for Pyloric Stenosis at Mezo Health in Lagos, Nigeria is priced in a written quote after a consultation from ₦50,000, because the right operation and its cost depend on what the surgeon finds. The quote covers drip fluids and blood tests while admitted, plus a review after discharge. Prices last checked 3 November 2026.
Pyloric stenosis is a thickening of the muscle at the outlet of a baby's stomach, usually starting between two and eight weeks of age. Milk cannot pass, so the baby vomits forcefully after feeds and becomes dehydrated. The cure is a short operation that splits the thickened muscle, open or by keyhole, done once the baby's fluids and salts have been corrected. Most babies feed within hours and go home in a day or two.
Also called: Pyloric stenosis surgery, Ramstedt operation, Laparoscopic pyloromyotomy, Baby projectile vomiting surgery
Medically reviewed by Dr Debo Odulana
How the price is set
Written quote after consultation
Consultant paediatric surgeon opinion: from ₦50,000
Your price is a written quote once the diagnosis is confirmed, because the fluids your baby needs first and the length of the stay change it. It does not move without your written agreement.
What your written quote covers
- The paediatric surgeon, the anaesthetist and the theatre
- Your baby's bed for the stay, with a parent staying
- Drip fluids and blood tests while admitted
- A review after discharge
Not in the quote
- The first consultation
- The ultrasound that confirms the diagnosis, if done elsewhere
- Neonatal intensive care, if your baby needs it
What decides your quote
- How dehydrated your baby is, and how long correction takes
- Open or keyhole surgery
- The length of the stay
HMO cover for conditions present at birth varies, and some plans exclude them. The desk files prior authorisation once the written quote exists, and what you would pay is confirmed before anything is booked.
How we pick your surgeon
Every Mezo surgeon is MDCN verified and approved for this operation before they take a case. You meet them before you pay.
Is it right for you
Who this is for
A good fit
- A baby, usually between two and eight weeks old, with pyloric stenosis confirmed on ultrasound
When it is not the right answer
- A baby who is dehydrated, floppy or not passing urine, who needs a hospital today before any surgery
- A baby who brings up small amounts of milk after feeds and is growing well, which is usually reflux
- A baby vomiting green fluid, which is a different emergency and needs a hospital now
What happens
The pathway, step by step
- 1
Assessment₦50,000
Your baby is examined and weighed, and an ultrasound of the stomach outlet confirms the diagnosis.
- 2
Fluids first
A drip corrects the dehydration and the salts in the blood, usually over one to two days. This makes the anaesthetic safe.
- 3
A written price
The operation and the stay, in writing, before surgery.
- 4
The operation
About thirty to sixty minutes under general anaesthetic, through a small cut or by keyhole.
- 5
Feeding again
Feeds restart within hours and build up over a day.
- 6
Review₦25,000
Weight and the wound are checked after discharge.
Afterwards
Recovery, realistically
First day
Feeds start within hours. Some babies vomit a little at first, which usually settles.
Days 1 to 3
Most babies go home within one to two days of the operation, feeding normally.
Weeks after
Your baby feeds and gains weight normally. The scar fades as your baby grows.
Risks you should be told about
- Vomiting for a day or two after the operation, which usually settles
- Wound infection
- A small tear in the stomach lining, repaired at the same operation
- The muscle not being fully split, needing another operation, which is rare
Every operation carries risk. A surgeon who lists none is not being straight with you. Yours will go through these with you before you consent.
Questions people ask
Will my baby be cured?
Yes, almost always. Once the muscle is split, it does not thicken again, and babies feed and grow normally afterwards.
Why is my baby not operated on straight away?
Because vomiting upsets the fluids and salts in the blood, and the anaesthetic is only safe once they are corrected. That usually takes one to two days on a drip.
How is this different from reflux?
A baby with reflux brings up small amounts and keeps growing. A baby with pyloric stenosis vomits forcefully, often across the room, stays hungry, and starts to lose weight.
Medically reviewed by Dr Debo Odulana, Founder and Chief Executive, Mezo. Last reviewed . This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Care is decided with you after an examination.
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Prices shown are in naira and were last checked on 3 November 2026. A “from” price is the all-in starting price for the standard case. Every operation is confirmed in a written quote after your consultation, because the right operation for you, and its cost, depend on what the surgeon finds.