Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey offers a complete range of obesity treatment programs. Diagnostic consultations are included, with procedures ranging from a $3,000 gastric balloon program to endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty packages for around $6,500–$8,900. The clinic is the first JCI-accredited hospital in Turkey, and its lead bariatric surgeon has nearly three decades of specialized experience.
Diagnostic Process
Every patient begins with a thorough pre-operative evaluation. This comprehensive check-up ensures a safe and suitable treatment plan. It typically includes:
- Extended blood analysis
- Consultation with the specialist surgeon
- Assessment by the anesthesiologist
- All necessary pre-operative imaging and tests
These diagnostic services are included in the treatment package price.
Non-Surgical Treatment Options
For patients seeking a less invasive approach, the clinic provides gastric balloon placement.
- Gastric Balloon: This is a non-surgical endoscopic procedure. A deflated balloon is placed in the stomach via the mouth and then filled. The program lasts 6 or 12 months and includes hospital stay and transfers. This option may cost around $3,000 to $4,000.
The procedure requires no external incisions and offers a quick recovery.
Surgical Treatment Options
Memorial Şişli performs several advanced bariatric surgeries laparoscopically.
- Sleeve Gastrectomy: This surgery reduces the stomach's size by about 80%. It is a permanent restrictive procedure. The package typically includes a three-night hospital stay and may cost around $3,380–$3,800.
- Gastric Bypass: This combines restriction and malabsorption by rerouting the digestive tract. The package often includes hospital and hotel stay. The price for this procedure is around $4,200.
- Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG): This is a newer, minimally invasive technique. It reduces stomach size using sutures placed through the mouth. This avoids external incisions entirely. The package for ESG typically runs from $6,500 to $8,900.
These surgical packages commonly include VIP transfers, interpreter services, and post-operative follow-up care.
Medical Team and Clinic
The bariatric center is led by Dr. Murat Ustun, a General Surgeon with 29 years of experience. He has performed over 6,000 laparoscopic procedures. Dr. Ustun received training in the USA at the Cleveland Clinic and Cornell Medical School. He is a member of several international surgical societies. Memorial Şişli Hospital holds JCI and ISO accreditations. It maintains a 4.6 patient rating and has treated individuals from over 167 countries.
Patients can discuss all these options with the specialist team to find the most suitable path for their health goals.
Individual treatment program and cost estimate
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