Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) in Italy: Best Clinics and Costs 2024

Founded in 1973 as the first hospital of GVM Care Research, Maria Cecilia Hospital is internationally renowned for advanced treatments in heart surgery, electrophysiology, neurosurgery, and diabetic foot care. Its research has been featured in prestigious medical journals and is recognized as one of Italy’s top medical centers. The hospital handles over 15% of cardiac surgeries in Italy, with complex cases managed by a multidisciplinary Heart Team, including cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and anesthesiologists.

Additionally, it houses the GVM Campus, which hosts international medical congresses and training events. The hospital is conveniently located 40 minutes from Bologna International Airport and offers transfer services for patients.

The Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy, a first-aid facility accredited by the Italian National Health Service, was acquired by GVM Care & Research in May 2015 and underwent a restructuring and reorganization process.

Founded in 1932, the San Carlo of Nancy Hospital is located on the Via Aurelia, not far from the Vatican City. The facility, classified as a general local hospital since September 1976, can treat about 15,000 patients a year under ordinary hospitalization. To date, the facility has about 450 professionals, including the medical and paramedical staff.

Ruesch Clinic is a private clinic with over 100 years of history, overlooking the Gulf of Naples. Founded in 1919, it serves both international and local patients.
The clinic is 6,000 square meters and features 80 beds, modern operating rooms, and a maternity unit. It specializes in a range of procedures, including gynecology, infertility treatments, robotic surgery, and major surgeries. The clinic has the advanced Da Vinci Xi System for minimally invasive procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.