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Metabolic Surgery in Bologna — Get 3 Top Clinic Matches with Costs
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How Much Does Metabolic surgery Cost in Bologna?
≈ from $11,500 to $17,500
| Bologna | Turkey | The USA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metabolic surgery | ≈ $9,800 | from $3,800 | ≈ $18,000 |
Data verified by Bookimed as of November 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 64 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.
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Metabolic surgery Overview in Italy
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How it works
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patients recommend -
85%
Surgery Time - 4 hours
Stay in the country - 7 days
Rehabilitation - 14 days
Anesthesia - General anesthesia
Requests processed - 6674
Bookimed fees - $0
Types of Metabolic surgery
- Gastric bypass - from $9,000This operation helps lose weight by altering your stomach and small intestine"s processing of the food you eat.
- Gastric balloon - from $5,800This therapy involves placing a balloon in your stomach, aiding weight loss by limiting food intake and reducing hunger.
- Da Vinci Gastric Bypass Surgery - from $29,200This surgery promotes weight loss via a robot-assisted technique, restricting stomach size and rerouting the small intestine.
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Day 1 - Arrival
- Arrive in the country.
- Transfer to accommodation (not included).
Day 2 - Pre-operation
- Consultation with a specialist.
- Undergo necessary medical tests.
Day 3 - Pre-operation
- Additional procedures if required.
- Prepare for surgery.
Day 4 - Metabolic Surgery
- Undergo Metabolic surgery.
- Procedure specifics explained by the surgeon.
- Duration: Several hours depending on the complexity.
- General anesthesia is administered.
- Compression corset is provided post-surgery.
Day 5 - Post-operation
- Post-operative care in the clinic.
- Observation and monitoring by the medical team.
Day 6 to Day 10 - Hospitalization
- Patient remains in the hospital for recovery.
- Routine checkups and monitoring.
Week 2 to Week 6 - Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation begins after discharge.
- Return to light activities after 2 weeks.
- Return to work after 4 weeks.
- Resume sports and other activities after 6 weeks.
Please note that each patient"s experience and recovery can be different. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any concerns or questions.
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Antonio Braun
27 years of experience
500+ successful Nissen and Toupet Fundoplication procedures – Dr. Braun specializes in minimally invasive techniques for GERD at Maria Cecilia Hospital.
- 27 years of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
- Trained at Johns Hopkins University in hepatobiliary pancreatic surgery
- Member of SICOB and ACOI – leading Italian surgical societies
- Focuses on complex GERD cases with personalized treatment plans
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Ismail Ayman
21 years of experience
Dr. Ayman specializes in minimally invasive metabolic surgery at Maria Cecilia Hospital, focusing on tailored obesity treatments.
- Over 21 years of experience in bariatric and metabolic surgery
- Expert in sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and mini laparoscopic bypass
- Member of IFSO and S.I.C.OB., contributing to international bariatric advancements
- Trained in advanced colorectal and abdominal wall surgery in Italy and Belgium
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Luca Dalla Paola
32 years of experience
Dr. Luca Dalla Paola has performed 12,000+ diabetic foot operations at Maria Cecilia Hospital. He achieves a 90–95% success rate in limb-saving interventions. He specializes in limb salvage and Charcot foot reconstruction. Dr. Dalla Paola treats complex bone infections and severe diabetic injuries.
- Directs the Diabetic Foot Treatment center at the JCI-accredited Maria Cecilia Hospital.
- Winner of the Ilizarov Award of Excellence for his work in external fixation.
- Recipient of the Paul Brand Memorial Lecture Award.
- Member of the European Diabetic Foot Study Group and an editorial board member.
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Updated: 11/14/2026
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