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Discover the Best Clinics and Costs for Weight Loss Surgery in Italy 2024

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What's the Cost of Weight Loss Surgery Procedures in Italy? Find Out Now

updated 3/27/2024
The average price of Weight Loss Surgery procedures in Italy is $6994, the minimum price is $2, and the maximum price is $40000.
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San Donato Hospital
Highest-Rated Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery
Italy, Milan
4.9
Excellent
• 38 reviews

San Donato surgeons perform stomach reduction surgery at the Bariatric Surgery Institute. Specialists with experience of over 20 years work here. Over 1,000 bariatric procedures are conducted at the Institute annually.

Over 6,000 patients have been operated at the Weight loss Surgery Center. San Donato metabolic doctors carry out such types of bariatric procedures as gastric bandaging, stomach bypass, and sleeve gastrectomy.

Laparoscopic bariatric surgery is performed here. This method of weight loss reduction is minimally invasive. It helps reduce post-operative pain and achieve better esthetic results.

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Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare Accrediatation certificate for San Donato Hospital
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for San Donato Hospital
Сергей • Jan 31, 2022
We successfully operated on our daughter Nika Popova at the San Donato clinic (Italy). Thank you so much for the Bookimed service for the excellent organization of the trip. Our manager Aleksey Karaganov was always in touch and helped with all issues (visas, booking, medical and legal issues). The clinic, staff, ward are all at the highest level and the main thing is that real masters of their craft work there. Our attending physicians were delighted with the results of the most complicated heart surgery, the Ross operation. It is unfortunate that politics affects not only ordinary citizens, but also their children. I wish you patience, kindness and health to you and your loved ones, so that as many children from all over the world as possible can receive help. Thank you very much to Alexei and your entire team.
4.9
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Gastric bypass $9701.93
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $9701.93
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San Raffaele
Italy, Milan
4.5
Excellent
• 55 reviews

Ospedale San Raffaele (San Raffaele Research Hospital) in Milan is one of the largest research hospitals in Europe. It applies ad hoc methods for rare immune system and genetic diseases treatment.

Among its achievements — the world's first stem cell therapy for patients with severe combined immune deficiency disorder (ADA-SCID).

Oncology, oncohematology, neurosurgery, neurology, cardiovascular surgery, urology, and gynecology are the strongest specialities here.

Surgeons of the hospital perform over 52,000 operations annually.

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Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare Accrediatation certificate for San Raffaele
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for San Raffaele
Евгения • Nov 7, 2018
The professionalism of the doctors, the newest equipment, the care of the clinic staff are among the best in Europe. The treatment and operations in Russia and Germany have been carried out, I declare with all responsibility that the San Rafael clinic in Milan is the best. After treating my father’s stomach cancer, I visited the neurologist and gastroenterologist and myself. Thank you so much to the coordinator, the doctors from the international department of the clinic. More in the world of such doctors. THANK YOU!
4.5
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La Madonnina Clinic
Italy, Milan
4.5
Excellent
• 8 reviews

La Madonnina Clinic is a multidisciplinary medical facility in the center of Milan (Italy). The hospital works on the premises of San Donato Network, the country's largest medical group.

La Madonnina Hospital specializes in medical checkup (comprehensive examination of the body), obesity treatment and plastic surgery.

La Madonnina is a premium class hospital, where medical staff pays particular attention to a comfortable patient stay.

The clinic provides treatment for the most famous people in Italy. Among them are multi-billionaire Silvio Berlusconi and players of the Milan football club.

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Sri Bimo Adhi Yudhono • Jan 21, 2023
Excellent Medical Team. They speak English very good and examine our health thoroughly.
4.5
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Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy
Italy, Rome
5
Excellent
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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.

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Олександр • Jun 1, 2023
Everything went great, the staff is very responsive and kind, my rehab therapist was a pro
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IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO
Italy, Milan
5
Excellent
• 14 reviews

Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi is a leading medical facility in orthopedics and traumatology in Italy. 5,000 orthopedic operations are carried out in Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi annually. It is the most significant number of surgeries in the country. 91% of interventions on average are successful. This index is the highest in Italy.

Galeazzi Orthopedic Institute specializes in joint replacements, maxillofacial (orthognathic) surgery, spine surgery for children and adults.

RE.GA.IN (Regenerative Galeazzi Institute) works on the premises of the Institute, where specialists provide stem cell therapy for joints and tendons.

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International Organization for Standardization certificate for IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO
Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare Accrediatation certificate for IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO
World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO
Сергей • Aug 16, 2021
Hello. Bookimed organization was excellent. I was greeted very warmly, they sent a car for me, I did not stand in any queues. Honey. the autumn staff carried out a detailed and high-quality survey. I am very glad. The clinic and the specialists are wonderful. I would especially like to note and thank Yulia, who literally did not leave me a single step, was my translator, was very attentive and professional. If I need to, I will definitely use the services of Bookimed. Thanks for all.
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Maria Cecilia Hospital
Italy, Ravenna
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Founded in 1973 as the first hospital of GVM Care & Research, Maria Cecilia Hospital distinguished itself for its innovative techniques and highly complex procedures. Maria Cecilia Hospital represents the leading center in Italy for innovation in heart surgery for 50 years that handles over 15% of cardiac surgery operations in Italy.

The hospital has 211 beds, of which 24 for intensive care. It is among the few hospitals that use the Ozaki technique for the reconstruction of the aortic valve which does not require the implantation of biological or mechanical prostheses, but uses tissue taken from the patient's pericardium to create a "tailor-made valve“.

The Electrophysiology Department was among the first 14 centers in the world to implant the smallest pacemaker in the world, Micra is 93% smaller than conventional pacemakers, about the size of a large vitamin capsule, directly into the heart. The latest Gamma Knife Perfexion technology allows the treatment of brain lesions smaller than 3 cm in diameter makes it possible to avoid using a scalpel through the targeted administration of Gamma rays. Neurosurgeons make us of ORBEYETM, an innovative video-micro-surgical technique with a digital microscope with a 4K 3D orbital camera with an exoscopic approach, for the removal of extensive brain tumors.

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Mater Oblia Hospital
Italy, Rome
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Located in Oblia (Sardinia), Mater Olbia Hospital is an international center of excellence, created by combining the skills and the respective experiences of Qatar Foundation Endowment and Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS in Rome.

The Mater Olbia Hospital is a preferred destination for patients from around the world, in search of top-level expertise, cutting-edge technology and modern and luxurious premises.

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Humanitas Research Hospital

Humanitas Research Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Milan, Italy. The team provides treatment and surgeries in neurosurgery, orthopedics, spinal surgery, and medical check-up. Humanitas Research Hospital serves only adults. Patients from Europe & Commonwealth, Arab League States, and CIS visit the clinic most often.

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Joint Commission International  certificate for Humanitas Research Hospital
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Get a Medical Assessment for Weight Loss Surgery in Italy: Select Your Expert from 6 Experienced Doctors

Antonio Braun
Italy, Bari
Antonio Braun
Colorectal surgeon
14 years of experience
Ospedale Santa Maria
Dr Braun's primary responsibilities include direct leadership and execution of complex surgeries, including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and other advanced metabolic and bariatric procedures. He has developed solid experience in managing the different clinical challenges present in obese patients, providing them with personalized and optimized care to ensure positive long-term outcomes.His surgical practice is based on an in-depth methodology and a careful look at the latest technological innovations in the field of bariatric surgery. He has actively worked to implement advanced protocols and continually improve operational techniques, while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and care.With over 2000 operations performed as a surgeon specializing in oncology, he has developed extensive experience and expertise in laparoscopic and robotic surgery applied to the care of cancer patients.As a primary operator, he has successfully conducted a wide range of laparoscopic and robotic surgeries for the treatment of oncological conditions, including gastrointestinal, urological, gynecological and other solid tumors. His surgical practice has focused on the application of advanced techniques, using cutting-edge laparoscopic instruments and robotic systemsRead more
Riccardo Rosati
Italy, Milan
Riccardo Rosati
Surgical oncologist
39 years of experience

accreditations:

The American College of Surgeons
The European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
The International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus
The European Society for Diseases of the Esophagus
San Raffaele
Professor Riccardo Rosati is the Head of the Gastrointestinal Surgery (GI) Department in the San Raffaele Research Hospital. Leads one of the most recognized “High Volume Centers” for esophageal surgery in Italy. His department has extensive experience in open and minimally invasive surgery of the digestive tract, especially in the field of foregut and large bowel diseases. The hospital department headed by Professor Rosati treats approximately 2,000 surgical cases per year. Work experience Since 2014 — Head of the Head Department of GI Surgery at Ospedale San Raffaele in Milan 2009-2014 — Founder and Director of University Center for Research and Care of Esophagogastric Diseases (CURE) in the International Medical School, University of Milan 1996-2014 — Head of the General and Minimally Invasive Surgery Division in Humanitas Research Hospital 1985-1996 — Surgeon at the General and Oncologic Surgery Department at the Medical Faculty at the University of Milan. Education 1980 — Medical Faculty at the University of Milan — Degree in general medicine 1985 — Medical Faculty at the University of Milan — Specialty in general surgery 1988 — Medical Faculty at the University of Turin — Specialty in thoracic surgery 1990 — National board certification to chair the General Surgery Department. Scientific activity Has written over 300 publications. Membership The American College of Surgeons The Italian Association of Hospital Surgeons The European Association for Endoscopic Surgery The International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus The European Society for Diseases of the Esophagus The Italian Society of Oncological Surgery The Italian Society of Endoscopic Surgery and New Technologies The Society for Surgery of the Gastrointestinal Tract The European Surgical Association The Italian Group for Research on Gastric Cancer. Read more

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FAQ about Weight Loss Surgery in Italy

What is weight loss surgery?

Weight loss or bariatric surgery is an intervention aimed to reduce the volume of the stomach and accelerate the food movement along the gastrointestinal tract reducing the amount of food you eat. Surgical intervention is the only weight loss method that gives a long-term and guaranteed result.

Who benefits the bariatric operation?

The operation is necessary for overweight people with the body mass index (BMI) over 40 kg/m². To calculate your BMI, you need to divide your weight in kilograms twice by your height in meters. For example, your weight is 150 kg and your height is 1.7 m — BMI = 150 / 1.72 = 51.9 kg/m².

Obesity surgery is also prescribed for people with concomitant diseases — hypertension, diabetes mellitus, joint damage. In this case, the operation is carried out with a BMI of 30-35 kg/m².

After calculating your body mass index, consult with a surgeon. Only a doctor can decide if you need this procedure, choose the most effective bariatric surgery method in your particular case, answer all your questions, and predict the results after the operation.

What are the types of weight loss operations?

Sleeve gastrectomy

During the surgery, 80% of the stomach is removed. Surgeons form a tube 2-2.5 cm in diameter. Thus, the volume of the stomach and the amount of food absorbed are reduced.



Gastric bypass

During this operation, surgeons form a stomach pocket with a volume of 15-30 ml. Food from the pocket gets to the small intestine directly. As a result, patients have a sense of fullness even when taking a small amount of food.



Gastric band

In this case, bariatric doctors put the upper part of the stomach in a silicone cuff or gastric band. It narrows the stomach cavity and regulates the speed of food movement through it.



Gastric balloon

During the procedure, surgeons place an empty silicone balloon into the stomach. Then specialists fill a balloon with the physiological saline to the required volume. The operation helps to simulate a sense of fullness in the stomach.



Stomach stapling

During this surgery, metabolic specialists decrease the stomach volume and form a smaller diameter gastric tube. A part of the stomach is not removed, and the gastric wall is sewn with a multi-row suture.

  • duration of the surgery is 1-1,5 hours
  • 60% of the weight loss after the procedure
  • in-hospital stay is 2-3 days.

What are the contraindications?

Bariatric surgery is not performed for teenagers and people with alcohol or drug addiction. Other contraindications include:

  • body mass index less than 30
  • pregnancy
  • Cushing's disease
  • thyroid disorders
  • peptic or esophageal ulcer
  • inflammatory bowel disease
  • coronary artery disease
  • lung diseases
  • active cancer treatment
  • mental illness (psychosis, severe depression).

What is preoperative preparation for obesity surgery?

Before the operation, you should stick to some rules and follow the doctor’s recommendations. The most important among then are:

  • Preoperative diet — a short-term (2-6 weeks) diet before the surgery will lower your body mass index and reduce the risk of complications. The preoperative diet usually consists of foods high in protein and low in carbohydrates, plenty of water.
  • Quitting smoking — at least 6 weeks before undergoing general anesthesia, as smoking before the intervention increases the risk of postoperative complications (heart attack, stroke, thromboembolism, infection, pneumonia, and death).
  • Physical activity — in the preoperative period improves well-being, general tone, lung, and heart capacity. In addition to your daily activities (work, shopping, and cleaning), try cycling, walking, or swimming for at least half an hour a day. The healthier you will be before the operation, the faster the recovery after the operations will be.

More about the presurgical program you can find here.

What is the process of weight loss treatment?

The operation plan mainly depends on the method of obesity surgery. Each of them differs in the technique of performing. Generally, the procedure takes about 3 hours.

The hospitalization is required. Usually, the patient stays in the hospital for 2-3 days:

  • 1st day — the surgery
  • 2nd day — stay in the intensive care unit
  • 3rd day — stay in the inpatient department
  • 4th day — discharge from the hospital.

What are the risks during the surgery?

Bariatric operation is a serious surgical intervention, so has some risks:

  • bleeding
  • wound infections
  • intestinal or bowel obstruction
  • internal hernias
  • vomiting
  • ulcers
  • low blood sugar.

However, the operation is minimally invasive and the success rate of weight loss operation is 98%.

How long is the recovery period after the bariatric operation?

  • In the first 2 days after the operation, the patient can consume only liquids.
  • On the third day after the procedure, the person takes food in small portions 5-6 times a day. Gradually, the patient develops new nutritional habits.
  • Getting out of bed is allowed on the second day after the weight loss surgery. Gradually, the physical activity increases and step-by-step the patient comes back to the common lifestyle.
  • In two weeks a person can return to work if the activity is not associated with heavy physical exertion.
  • Intense physical exertions are forbidden for two months.
  • Then physical activity is required: walking at least three kilometers a day, swimming, cycling, or aerobics will help to overcome the difficulties during the recovery period and return to a full-fledged lifestyle faster.

Read more about the rehabilitation after the obesity procedure here.

How soon after weight loss surgery can you get pregnant?

If you are planning a pregnancy, postpone it for at least 18 months after the procedure. This is the time when your weight is reduced so pregnancy will be a big burden for the body.

After this period, pregnancy is usually safer than before the surgery — for both the mother and the baby. You should inform your gynecologist what type of intervention you had and if there were any complications after the procedure (blood clots, blood transfusion, etc.).

What results can you expect after obesity surgery?

During a year after the operation, a person loses up to 60-70% of excess weight. In rare cases, it takes about 1.5 years. It is important that losing weight is irreversible if the patient follows all doctor’s recommendations — the weight will go away and won’t come back. This is a major advantage of the surgical treatment of the overweight.

Besides, after the weight loss surgery, the patients also notice regress or get rid of other diseases associated with obesity — type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension (high blood pressure), cardiac pathology, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), arthritis, infertility.

Do you need to take vitamin or mineral supplements?

Yes, usually you need to take vitamins and minerals. Supplements provide the patient with essential nutrients needed to maintain good health. A diet that must be kept after the surgery may not always provide the full range of nutrients.

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