


Gastric balloon in Medipol Mega University Hospital
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About the clinic
The gastric balloon procedure at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, may cost around 4,500 EUR for a 6-month silicone balloon or 6,000 EUR for a 12-month option. The hospital is the first in Turkey with Joint Commission International (JCI) Academic Accreditation and offers endoscopic placement by experienced gastroenterologists.
Procedure Details
The gastric balloon is placed endoscopically under sedation, requiring just a 1-day hospital stay. The silicone balloon has a double-valve sealing system for safety. Patients must follow a diet and behavior program to develop healthy eating habits during the balloon's lifespan.
What's Included
- Doctor examination and pre-test X-ray
- Endoscopic placement of 6- or 12-month silicone balloon
- All VAT charges
Prof. Vedat GÖRAL, a gastroenterologist, oversees the procedure at this 810-bed hospital with 35 operating theaters. Medipol Mega uses advanced equipment including Da Vinci robots and CyberKnife systems.
The balloon is typically removed after 6 or 12 months, with removal costing approximately 750 EUR. Patients usually stay in Turkey for 2 days total. Payment can be made by credit card, cash (EUR/USD), or bank transfer.
For those seeking a non-surgical weight loss solution with medical supervision, the gastric balloon at Medipol offers a monitored approach.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation of a radiologist | $300 | |
| Colonoscopy | $500 | |
| Сomplex oncology diagnostic | Price on request | |
| Consultation with a mammologist | $120 | |
| Gastroscopy with biopsy | $450 - $650 |
How are we doing?
hospital accreditations of quality
Medipol Mega University Hospital: more details about the clinic
Medipol Mega University Hospital started providing healthcare services in July, 2012. It consists of 5 main complexes such as General Surgery Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital, Oncology Hospital and Dentistry Hospital.
Patients who have undergone treatment in Turkey, can make sure that it is not only popular resort, but one of the leaders of medical tourism. Bookimed offers the best hospitals in Turkey, one of which is Medipol Mega University Hospital, the first private complex in the country.
Medipol in numbers:
- 810 beds for hospitalization;
- 215 beds in intensive care units;
- 35 operating rooms;
- 3,500 employees providing high quality treatment.
The complex was formed as a result of the merger of the University and University Hospital. The structure of Medipol Mega Hospital Complex includes 4 hospitals: Oncology, Cardiovascular Surgery, General and Dental Hospital. Medipol is an important link in the Turkish health system by virtue of million annual investments of approx. $150 million.
Medipol Mega Hospital Complex is equipped with modern facilities, such as the revolutionary technological systems HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound), which helps to conduct non-invasive surgery to treat prostate cancer, bone marrow, and uterine myoma. Modern techniques (e.g. EVAR-TEVAR) are successfully used in the treatment of aortic enlargement, TAVI allows to replace heart valves without surgery.
Interventional Neuroradiology Department
Interventional neuroradiology is an area of expertise in the treatment of brain and spinal cord vascular diseases under the guidance of high technology and imaging techniques, instead of the classic open surgery.
Diseases to be treated:
- Cerebral Aneurysms;
- Brain AVM (arteriovenous malformation);
- Dural fistula;
- Carotid Cavernous fistula;
- Atherosclerotic stenosis;
- Retinoblastoma and other tumor treatments;
- Stroke (acute stroke), sudden paralyzed state INR is the treatment of vascular bubbles leading to brain hemorrhage. This is followed by treatment of cerebrovascular arthritis and especially jugular vein stenosis.
Choosing Medipol with the help of Bookimed, patients have the opportunity to receive treatment in one of the best clinics in Turkey that has JCI accreditation. Ultra-modern equipment and advanced technologies applied in Medipol Mega Hospital speed up patient's recovery.
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Mehmet Kandemir
Ramazan Erpik
Murat Aydın
burcu emlak
Tuğba Şan Kuşaslan
Gökhan Atılgan
U BA
Faruk Kaya
Barış KEBAPÇI
TEM Avrupa Otoyolu Göztepe Çıkışı No: 1 Bağcılar/İstanbul
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