


Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) in Ponderas Academic Hospital
About the clinic
Gastric sleeve surgery at Ponderas Academic Hospital in Bucharest, Romania may cost around €6,815 for the standard package. The procedure is performed by Prof. Dr. Cătălin Copăescu, a bariatric surgery pioneer with 32 years of experience and 900+ procedures completed. This JCI-accredited clinic offers the only Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery for Southeastern Europe.
About the surgeon
Prof. Dr. Cătălin Copăescu is Romania's first surgeon of excellence in metabolic and bariatric surgery. He holds dual certification from European and American surgical boards. With 32 years of practice, he specializes in minimally invasive weight loss procedures.
Procedure details
The laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery removes about 80% of the stomach. This minimally invasive approach uses small incisions. The standard package includes:
- Laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery
- 2-3 days hospitalization with ICU monitoring
- Preoperative tests (lab work, ECG, endoscopy)
- Private recovery room and surgeon daily visits
- Nutritionist support and discharge documents
Patient care approach
Patients arrive one day before surgery for a 4-6 hour preoperative assessment. The hospital stay lasts 2-3 nights with ICU monitoring. Mobile recovery begins within 24-48 hours. The clinic provides long-term follow-up care plans.
Why choose this clinic
Ponderas Academic Hospital holds 10 international accreditations including JCI. 98% of patients recommend this facility. The comprehensive care combines diagnostics, surgery, and recovery in one location. Premium packages with the top surgeon may cost around $10,916.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery | $12949.79 | |
| Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) | $6945.8 | |
| Stomach resection | Price on request | |
| Gastric bypass | Price on request | |
| Gastroectomy | Price on request | |
| Da Vinci gastroectomy | Price on request |
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- Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
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Andreea Prajescu
Silviu Baicu
Dan Firac
Alexandru Popescu
Str. Nicolae Caramfil 85A, sector 1, Bucuresti, Romania
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