Da Vinci gastroectomy in Ponderas Academic Hospital

Da Vinci Gastrectomy is a robot-assisted stomach surgery performed at Ponderas Academic Hospital in Bucharest, Romania. This advanced procedure typically runs around $7,900 and is led by Prof. Dr. Catalin Copaescu, the first double-certified bariatric surgeon in Romania. The hospital holds JCI accreditation and is the only Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery in Southeast Europe.

Advanced Robotic Surgery in Bucharest

The hospital uses the da Vinci Xi robotic system for stomach resections. This technology allows surgeons to work with higher precision through 4 or 5 small incisions. Patients benefit from reduced pain and a faster recovery compared to traditional open surgery. The medical team has performed over 1,500 robotic operations, making it a hub for complex minimally invasive procedures. Ponderas is the only private hospital in Europe to hold 10 international accreditations, including recognition from the Surgical Review Corporation.

Expert Surgical Team

Prof. Dr. Catalin Copaescu serves as the Medical Director and leads the surgical team. He is a Consultant General Surgeon with double certification from the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and the Surgical Review Corporation. Dr. Simona Filip and Dr. Ionut Hutopila also provide specialized care. Both are recognized as Surgeons of Excellence in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. Dr. Hutopila is also a Fellow of the European Board of Surgery in Minimally Invasive Surgery.

What the Treatment Package Includes

The gastric sleeve package covers a complete preoperative evaluation. This helps the team check your health in just one day. The package includes several services:

• Metabolic blood tests and cardiological evaluation
• Imaging including X-rays and abdominal ultrasound
• Gastroscopy and surgical consultations
• Up to 5 nights of hospital stay
• A lifetime follow-up program and nutritional plans

Recovery and Results

Most patients stay in the hospital for about 48 hours after a gastric sleeve. You can usually return to light activity after 2 weeks. Return to work typically happens within 3 weeks. For those who play sports, moderate activity is possible after 4 to 6 weeks. The hospital provides a dedicated patient navigator to help with post-discharge monitoring. You will also receive psychological and surgical recommendations to help with long-term success. If you are considering robotic stomach surgery, you can leave a request on Bookimed to learn more.