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Turkey, Istanbul
Stomach resection in Lotus Bariatrics Clinic
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About the clinic
Lotus Bariatrics Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey offers sleeve gastrectomy (stomach resection) for weight loss. The procedure may cost around 4,000 EUR and includes surgery, hospital stay, tests, and follow-up care. Dr. Kaplan Baha Temizgonul performs the surgery with 18 years of experience and 1,100 procedures completed.
About the procedure
Sleeve gastrectomy reduces stomach size by 80% using laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. This helps patients feel full faster and lose weight. The clinic specializes in bariatric procedures only, performing 350 weight loss surgeries yearly.
What's included
- Sleeve gastrectomy surgery with anesthesia
- 3-night hospital stay with medical monitoring
- Pre-op tests: blood work, X-ray, heart tests, gastroscopy
- Surgeon consultation and 2-year follow-up care
- Airport transfers in Istanbul
Treatment process
Patients arrive on Day 1 for pre-op tests. Surgery happens on Day 2. Most walk within 24 hours. Discharge occurs on Day 4 after 3 nights in hospital. Full recovery takes 4-6 weeks.
Doctor profile
Dr. Temizgonul is a gastrointestinal surgeon with military surgery training. He completed medical school in 2005 and has published research articles. His team reports a 95% success rate for weight loss surgery.
The clinic maintains a 5.0 rating from 30 reviews. Patients can contact the clinic to discuss their weight loss goals and treatment options.
Highlights
2017
Year of foundation
1 doctors
Most Popular Clinic for Stomach resection
350 patients per year
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Lotus Bariatrics Clinic
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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.
Gastroenterology
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Helicobacter Pylori test | Price on request | |
| Gastroscopy | $200 - $1000 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Stomach resection | $4967.35 - $5440.43 | |
| Resection of gallbladder | Price on request | |
| Gastric polyps removal | Price on request | |
| Сholecystectomy | Price on request | |
| Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux (GERD) Surgery | Price on request | |
| Appendectomy | Price on request |
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Licences
hospital accreditations of quality
Turkish Medical Association
TR,
Turkish Medical Association certificate for Lotus Bariatrics Clinic
International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders Certificate
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International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders Certificate certificate for Lotus Bariatrics Clinic
International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate
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International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate certificate for Lotus Bariatrics Clinic
Lotus Bariatrics Clinic: more details about the clinic
Turkey, Istanbul
The following weight loss surgeries are available to Lotus Bariatrics patients:
Gastric ballooning
During the operation, doctors install a special balloon for patients, which remains in their stomach for 6-12 months. Depending on patient´s initial weight, patient can lose 10-20 kg.
Sleeve gastrectomy
Thanks to sleeve resection, the patient needs less food to feel complete. This is due to a decrease in stomach volume by approximately 80% and a decrease in ghrelin levels. This hormone is responsible for the feeling of hunger; the upper part of the stomach produces it. The final result of the operation is visible after 6 months.
Gastric bypass and revision surgery
After the procedure, patients' food flow changes, passing only through half of the small intestine.
After bariatric surgery, approximately 20% of patients may regain weight. Clinic doctors perform revision surgical interventions on them.
The Lotus Bariatrics team of doctors has a psychologist who motivates patients to follow a diet and correct their eating habits.
Additional services
Transfer
Airport to clinic
$40 -
$60
Clinic to airport
$40 -
$60
Language assistance
Available
free
Accommodation
Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily
Requirements for admission
Payment methods
Cash
Credit cards
Age
16 -
70
Deposit and Cancellation/Refund Policy
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Teşvikiye mah, Hakkı Yeten Cd. No:11/69, 34365 Şişli/İstanbul, Turkey
updated 2/3/2026
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Lotus Bariatrics Clinic
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