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Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) in Liv Hospital Ulus

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Most Popular Clinic for Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
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Most Popular Clinic for Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
33 patients
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About the clinic

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a minimally invasive weight loss procedure available at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul, Turkey. The ESG treatment may cost around $12,000 USD and is performed by bariatric surgeon Prof. Dr. Erdem Kocak. This JCI-accredited hospital specializes in endoscopic techniques that avoid external scarring.

Procedure Details

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty reduces stomach size using an internal suturing technique. The entire procedure is done through the mouth without external incisions. Patients typically qualify with a BMI of 35 or higher. The process includes detailed pre-operative planning and strict post-operative dietary guidelines.

What's Included

  • Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty procedure
  • Pre-operative consultation and medical tests
  • Follow-up care after surgery

Hospital Features

Liv Hospital Ulus spans 30,000 m² with 50 specialist clinics. The facility serves 50,000 international patients annually. It offers free airport transfers within 5km and interpreter services. The hospital maintains Joint Commission International accreditation for quality standards.

Patients can get more information about this weight loss solution. The clinic provides complete cost transparency before treatment begins.

Highlights

2013 Year of foundation
320 doctors
Most Popular Clinic for Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
331500 patients per year
13200 Operations per year

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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.
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CT (computer tomography) $600 - $800
Extended analysis of blood Price on request
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Licences

JCI accreditation certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul, Turkey, 2024

hospital accreditations of quality

Joint Commission International  certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Joint Commission International
US, Joint Commission International certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD CERT certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD CERT
DE, Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD CERT certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Colorectal Surgery Center for Excellence certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Colorectal Surgery Center for Excellence
US, Colorectal Surgery Center for Excellence certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Robotic Surgery Center of Exellence certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Robotic Surgery Center of Exellence
US, Robotic Surgery Center of Exellence certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
US, Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Patient choice in Diagnostics certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Patient choice in Diagnostics
UA, Patient choice in Diagnostics certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Best patient assistance certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Best patient assistance
UA, Best patient assistance certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus

Liv Hospital Ulus: more details about the clinic

Turkey, Istanbul

Liv Hospital, located in Ulus, Istanbul, is a leading healthcare facility 30 minutes from Istanbul’s International Airport. Spanning 30,000 m², it houses 50 specialized clinics, three of which are Centers of Excellence, treating 50,000 international patients annually.

Key Centers and Services:

Bone Marrow Transplant Center. With over 1,000 procedures performed, the center offers autologous and allogeneic transplants, using stem cells from bone marrow, peripheral blood, and umbilical cord blood for patients aged 18 and above.

Cancer Center. Liv provides comprehensive cancer care, including Cold Cap Therapy to minimize hair loss during chemotherapy, TrueBeamSTx radiotherapy, IORT for tumor removal, HIPEC for abdominal cancers, and Oncogramme testing to personalize treatment. The Pediatric Oncology Council tailors pediatric oncology treatment plans.

Robotic Surgery Center. Certified by the SRC Excellence Center, Liv Hospital offers minimally invasive surgeries using robotic technology, reducing recovery time, bleeding, and pain and focusing on tumors in various organs.

Neurological Sciences Center. Liv’s specialists have performed 256 neurosurgeries with a 91% survival rate, treating neurological disorders with advanced technologies and specialized units.

Orthopedic Clinic. Using the MakoPlasty robotic system, Liv’s orthopedic team performs minimally invasive knee replacements with a 97% success rate. The clinic collaborates with AOSpine for trauma and joint surgeries.

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Amir Dzhalmukhanbetov • Gastric bypass Kazakhstan

Feb 14, 2020
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"Professional doctors"

A very good clinic and professional doctors, the attending physician immediately aroused confidence, in addition, it was very comfortable to stay after
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