Metabolic surgery in Istanbul typically costs from $5,200 to $7,300. The final price depends on the surgical technique, hospital accreditation, and the surgeon's specialized credentials. Patients save around 74% compared to the US, where similar procedures cost $24,000 on average. Most packages in Istanbul include pre-operative evaluations, hospital stay, VIP transfers, and localized translation support.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul stands as Turkey's primary hub for metabolic surgery, offering depth in specialized centers like Anadolu Medical Center, which is affiliated with Johns Hopkins. High-volume experts like Dr. Yahya Ozel, with 12,000+ procedures, offer significant value through vast experience. Choosing a Center of Excellence, such as VM Medical Park Florya, provides access to advanced robotic platforms that may improve recovery times.
| Istanbul | The UK | The USA | |
| Metabolic surgery | from $5,200 | ≈ $9,500 | ≈ $18,000 |
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-operation
Day 3 - Pre-operation
Day 4 - Metabolic Surgery
Day 5 - Post-operation
Day 6 to Day 10 - Hospitalization
Week 2 to Week 6 - Rehabilitation
Please note that each patient"s experience and recovery can be different. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any concerns or questions.
Associate Professor Burcin Batman has performed over 1,000 obesity and metabolic surgeries in 19 years, specializing in stomach sleeve surgery and endoscopic gastric balloon applications.
Dr. Vahit Mutluu specializes in metabolic surgery at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, bringing years of focused surgical expertise.
Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in HIPEC and bariatric surgery. He has performed over 500 bariatric procedures. Dr. Kartal holds certification from the European Society of Coloproctology (FEBS-C). He works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci specializes in metabolic and obesity surgery, with advanced training at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Memorial Hermann hospitals.