Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) in Bucharest – Costs and Packages 2026

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How Much Does Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) Cost in Bucharest?

The average price of Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) in Bucharest is $8,892, the minimum price is $8,892, and the maximum price is $8,892.

	Romania	Turkey	The USA
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)	-	from $2,756	from $18,000
Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery	-	from $5,650	from $24,000

Data verified by Bookimed as of February 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 216 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2024–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) Packages in Bucharest — February 2026

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Before and after gastric sleeve surgery result at Ponderas Academic Hospital, visible weight loss

Before and after gastric sleeve surgery results at Ponderas Academic Hospital, weight loss visible

Before and after gastric sleeve surgery at Ponderas Academic Hospital, visible weight loss result

Before and after gastric sleeve surgery at Ponderas Academic Hospital, weight loss result

Simona Filip

Simona Filip

Romania, Bucharest

26 years of experience

Ponderas Academic Hospital

Gastric Sleeve Surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) with a Surgeon of Excellence

Ponderas Academic Hospital is the only Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery for Southeastern Europe, validated by 10 international accreditations. Dr. Simona Filip performs the laparoscopic procedure, after which patients receive monitoring for one night in the ICU before a private hospital room. This comprehensive package costs around $8,815 and includes surgery, a 2-day hospital stay, 5 nights of hotel accommodation, and a dedicated patient navigator for long-term follow-up care. The pre-operative protocol features an extensive 4-6 hour medical clearance with 11 specialized assessments for thorough preparation.

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) Overview in Romania

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patients recommend -

85%

Surgery Time - 2 hours

Stay in the country - 7 days

Rehabilitation - 60 days

Anesthesia - General anesthesia

Requests processed - 6652

Before & after photos - 1

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Catalin Copaescu

33 years of experience

Prof. Dr. Cătălin Copăescu is Romania’s first surgeon recognized for excellence in metabolic and bariatric surgery. He holds both European (IFSO-EC) and American (SRC) certifications. He received these titles in 2011 and 2014. His achievements led to Ponderas Hospital becoming the only Center of Excellence in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery in Southeast Europe.

Dr. Copăescu is the Director of the Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence at Ponderas Academic Hospital. He performs over 1,000 minimally invasive procedures each year. His expertise includes laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgeries for metabolic, colorectal, and hernia conditions. With 25 years of experience, he is also a leader in surgical education. He directs several hands-on courses and international workshops every year.

Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy): Before & after photos

Ponderas Academic Hospital

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