The sleeve gastrectomy procedure at St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf in Germany may cost around €12,000 to €16,500. This surgical weight loss solution comes from one of only two IFSO-accredited centers in Germany, ensuring the highest international standards.
Sleeve gastrectomy removes part of the stomach through minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. The operation reduces stomach size by about 80%. This helps patients feel full faster and eat less. The hospital stay typically lasts 4-7 nights.
Dr. Matthias Schlensak leads the bariatric surgery team as Chief Physician. He specializes in general and visceral surgery with focus on weight loss procedures. Dr. Schlensak holds membership in both German Society for Bariatric Surgery and IFSO.
Patients typically walk within 24-48 hours after surgery. The clinic provides specialized follow-up care including diet planning. Most patients stay in Germany 1-2 weeks for monitoring. The clinic has easy airport access just 20 minutes from Düsseldorf International.
For those considering weight loss surgery, St. Martinus-Krankenhaus offers complete care from an elite IFSO-accredited team.
Individual treatment program and cost estimate
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| Stomach resection | Price on request | |
| Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux (GERD) Surgery | Price on request | |
| Esophagectomy | Price on request |
St. Martinus-Krankenhaus is a multidisciplinary clinic which includes 3 specialized centers and 6 departments, namely, of Ophthalmology, Therapy, General and Visceral Surgery, Traumatology, Geriatrics, and Anesthesiology and Intensive Care.
All centers have passed the accreditation of influential medical associations.
The Center is headed by Dr. Matthias Schlensak who has managed to involve in his team many experienced surgeons as well as other specialists like dietitians, personal coaches, and behavioral therapists. It means that the treatment here is based on the interdisciplinary approach which increases the therapy’s effectiveness.
The physicians of St. Martinus-Krankenhaus perform both traditional bariatric surgeries and innovative interventions.
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Gastric sleeve resection |
The removal of the part of the stomach with high concentration of gastrin (“hunger hormone”). |
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Gastric Bypasses |
During the operation only a small part of the stomach continues functioning. The surgeons use a bypass through the middle or back part of the intestine. |
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Gastric balloon |
The balloon is reduced to the stomach size and placed inside it using endoscopic techniques. Such procedure promotes quicker saturation. |
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Gastric band |
Laparoscopic placement of the ring on the upper third of the stomach, which helps to get rid of the feeling of hunger more quickly. |
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Gastroplication |
A specialized surgery which reduces the gastric lumen by suturing the stomach. The procedure has some contraindications. |
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Endobarrier |
A non-invasive therapeutic method for the patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity, during which a thin liner is inserted into primary and middle sections of the small intestine. The liner prevents interaction of food with these sections and is removed after the therapy. |
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OPTIFAST |
The program conducts monitoring of the patients with the most complex forms of obesity. It helps to choose different approaches which are divided into phases. |
After a long and thorough testing German Diabetes Association (DDG) has specified St. Martinus Krankenhaus Diabetes Center for high achievements in the treatment and care for diabetic patients.
In addition, the Clinic provides training for dietologists from the whole Germany.
Individual treatment program and cost estimate
Average answering time – 5 minutes
