A gastric balloon is a non-surgical weight loss procedure at Memorial Hospitals in Istanbul, Turkey. The procedure costs between USD 2,800 and USD 4,000 depending on the balloon type. Memorial Şişli Hospital is the first hospital in Turkey accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI).
The clinic offers two main options. The 6-month gastric balloon costs USD 2,800 to USD 3,000. The 12-month gastric balloon costs USD 3,900 to USD 4,000. A swallowable gastric balloon option is available for USD 5,500.
What's Included in the Package
The gastric balloon program is comprehensive. It covers all essential services for international patients.
- Extended blood analysis and pre-operative tests
- Consultations with surgeon, anesthesiologist, and nutritionist
- Gastric balloon procedure
- 1-3 nights hospital stay (depending on balloon type)
- Post-operative medications
- VIP airport-hotel-clinic transfers
- Professional interpreter support
- Translation of all medical reports
Procedure Details
The standard gastric balloon is placed using endoscopy. It stays in place for 6 or 12 months. The 12-month balloon can be re-inflated after 4 months if needed. Removal happens endoscopically at the end of the treatment period.
The swallowable gastric balloon requires no endoscopy. Patients swallow it like a pill. It dissolves naturally after 4 months and passes through the intestines. This option requires no hospitalization.
Dr. Vahit Mutlu performs the gastric balloon procedures at Memorial Ataşehir and Memorial Bahçelievler hospitals. The treatment typically takes 2 days from arrival to discharge.
About Memorial Hospitals
Memorial Hospitals Group operates multiple facilities in Istanbul. The group holds Turkey's first JCI accreditation certificate. Memorial Şişli is the 21st hospital worldwide to receive this recognition.
The hospitals also hold ISO accreditation for genetics and IVF laboratories. Memorial received the first LEED Platinum Certificate in healthcare globally. The group has over 1,200 qualified doctors.
Patient reviews show a 4.6 rating from 244 reviews on Bookimed. Google reviews rate the facilities at 4.7 from 4,526 patients. 91% of patients recommend Memorial hospitals to others.
Contact the clinic to discuss which gastric balloon option suits your weight loss goals. The medical team will help you choose between the 6-month, 12-month, or swallowable balloon based on your needs.