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Turkey, Istanbul
Obesity treatment at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
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About the clinic
Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir in Istanbul provides a full range of surgical solutions for obesity. Different procedures have different costs. A gastric band may cost around $6,000, a sleeve gastrectomy is typically $11,000, and a gastric bypass runs about $12,500. The hospital offers multidisciplinary, university-level care with services tailored for international patients.
Available Diagnostic & Planning Services
Before any surgery, patients receive a complete pre-operative assessment. The diagnostic package typically includes consultations and essential tests to ensure safety. Key components are:
- Pre-operative consultation with the surgeon
- COVID-19 testing as required for hospitalization
Surgical Treatment Options
The clinic offers three primary bariatric procedures. Each is performed laparoscopically for minimal scarring. Patients work with Assoc. Prof. Umit Koc, a specialist in bariatric surgery.
Gastric Band (Adjustable Gastric Banding)
This is a reversible procedure. An adjustable band is placed around the top of the stomach. It creates a small pouch to limit food intake. Hospitalization typically lasts 1-2 nights. The procedure cost is around $6,000 and includes the hospital stay.
Gastric Sleeve Surgery (Sleeve Gastrectomy)
This surgery permanently removes a large portion of the stomach. It leaves a tube-shaped "sleeve" that holds less food. The package often includes several supportive services. A typical $11,000 package covers:
- The laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy procedure
- 3 nights of hospitalization
- Pre and post-operative consultations and medication
- COVID-19 testing and accompanying service support
Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)
This combines restriction and malabsorption. The surgeon creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes the small intestine. It is often effective for significant weight loss and type 2 diabetes. Patients usually stay in the hospital for 3-4 nights. The surgery costs around $12,500, which includes the procedure and hospital stay.
As a multispecialty university hospital, Istinye Liv provides comprehensive support. This includes free airport transfers, 24/7 translation, and help with hotel arrangements. Patients can discuss their goals with the surgeon to choose the most suitable method.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.
Weight Loss Surgery
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Gastric bypass | $12500 | |
| Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) | $11000 | |
| Gastric band | $6000 | |
| Stomach resection | Price on request | |
| Gastroectomy | Price on request |
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Ольга • Gland therapy for breast cancer Uzbekistan
May 28, 2021
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I went to Turkey for diagnostics at the Istinye clinic, there are many impressions and, unfortunately, they are not very good. To begin with, the clinic itself is good and the equipment is also at the level, everything went quickly and waited for the result. Because quarantine began in Turkey, flew home, and here it began, although the coordinators promised to keep in touch with me. In short, they discouraged all the desire to go there again and do the operation there! Because it all depends on your coordinator and translator. They only work well with people who pay a lot and no questions asked. I do not advise you to go there, just because everything is decided not by the doctor, but by the coordinator, he even provides you with the prices !!!! There is only one negative left !!!!
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Antonio Policrisi • Consultation with an orthopaedist United States of America
Sep 17, 2025
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People that help me very good
People that help me very good the doctor was very bad
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Very good service Тимур • Hearing loss Turkey
Jun 23, 2021
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"Firstly!!! We thank Igor (our medical coordinator) for his professionalism !!!"
Firstly!!! We thank Igor (our medical coordinator) for his professionalism !!! Clinic (University Hospital Istinye Liv Hospital Bahcesehir / Turkey / Istanbul) where we were helped very much! It is very convenient that translators are present, since we do not really know the Turkish language. We were received by a doctor, a professional in his field, an associate professor, he explained everything competently, looked, prescribed treatment (the wife was very pleased), thank God, there was no hospitalization. The attitude is certainly not comparable with Russia ... I bet 10 out of 10 !!!!
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Валерий • Prostate cancer Ukraine
Apr 17, 2021
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SPECIAL THANKS TO BUKIMEDA COORDINATOR PAVL
I went to the Liv Istinier clinic for treatment. The treatment was planned for a month. It was provided with an examination and recommendations for treatment at home. In general, the trip went well, thanks to the coordinators Dilvar, Tuba, Niyaz. SPECIAL THANKS TO BUKIMEDA COORDINATOR PAVL. Before the trip, I read a lot of reviews, what problems there might be. I also had them, but Pavel was always in touch, and it was all solved in 5-10 minutes, without exaggeration. In 3-4 months, if everything is normal, I will go to the clinic for control.
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Anonymous • Breast cancer Ukraine
Nov 29, 2020
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"Special thanks to Lala and Niyaz for coordination and guidance
Now I am being treated at this clinic. They promptly examined, diagnosed and prescribed treatment. The doctor and staff are professional and attentive, answering all questions. Special thanks to Lala and Niyaz for coordination and guidance.
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Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
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