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Updated: 2022-05-15
The average price of gastric band is $6650, the minimum price is $200, and the maximum price is $19400.
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Küçükçekmece Hospital is a private multy-specialty medical center based in Istanbul, Turkey. The strongest specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, and cardiology. Kucukcekmece Hospital serves both adults and children. 35,000 patients choose the clinic to get medical care every year. Patients from Europe, Africa, and Arab League States visit the clinic most often.
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Hermes Clinics is a healthcare network that provides medical services in Istanbul, Turkey. Hermes Clinics offer treatments and packages that include the therapy plan, VIP transfer from-to the airport, a guide that speaks your language, accommodation at prestigious 5 stars hotels in Istanbul, lifetime online consultation option.
Location: Fevzi Çakmak Mah., Cemal Gürsel Cad., No:9, Pendik, İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Teknon is recognized as a leading medical facility for the gastric band in Europe due to the excellent services and has received the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) accreditation.
- Doctors apply innovative instruments and follow international standards of health care that are regulated by JCI (Joint Commission International), an authoritative organization promoting high-quality care in medical centers worldwide.
- When choosing Teknon, note that the surgery is paid before its performing. The lap band surgery cost here is calculated individually and may change according to prescribed procedures (if required).
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What is a gastric band?
Gastric banding (adjustable gastric band) is a reversible weight loss surgery that allows the patient to significantly reduce appetite and the amount of food taken, and effectively lose excess weight.
In contrast with other bariatric procedures, the stomach band is less invasive and requires less time to recover.
Who is the best candidate for an adjustable gastric band?
This procedure is intended for overweight people with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 and over. However, this operation is not suitable for people with very high body weight, because the bandage requires constant adjustment.
It is also a suitable option for people with a body mass index of 30+ suffering from serious diseases (diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, metabolic syndrome, etc.) and for those individuals who tried to lose weight with the help of diet and regular exercise, but the results were not achieved.
The gastric band is also not suitable for people under the age of 18 and over 55 or people with alcohol or drug addiction. The best weight loss option for you can be chosen only after the consultation with an experienced specialist in bariatric surgery.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of stomach banding ?
Compared to other bariatric procedures, gastric banding has the following advantages:
- less risk of complications
- non-invasiveness
- possibility of adjustment
- does not affect digestion
- faster recovery.
However, the surgery has also some disadvantages as:
- slower weight loss
- the requirement of band adjustment.
Read more about pros and cons of gastric band here.
What is preoperative preparation?
Preparation starts from the complete body examination that includes:
- blood and urine tests
- electrocardiography (ECG)
- chest X-ray
- abdominal ultrasound
- blood test for viral infections (AIDS, hepatitis, syphilis, etc.)
- coagulogram (blood clotting test)
- consultations with a nutritionist and anesthetist.
A very important step in preparation is a special diet. It aims to quickly and efficiently burn fat in the liver cells. A week before the operation, the patient should stop taking any medication that affects blood coagulation.
6-8 hours before the procedure, the patient stops taking fluid and food. At this time, the specialist performs cleansing enema. The operation is carried out in the morning on an empty stomach.
What is the gastric banding process ?
Around the upper part of the stomach, the bariatric surgeon installs a special adjustable bandage that narrows the part of the stomach reducing the passage for food. That’s why, food comes in more slowly and the patient is saturated much faster with less amount of food.
The bandage can be adjusted even after installation to meet your weight loss requirements. The surgeon makes are left under the skin, through which the gastric band is adjusted by injection of liquid.
Gastric banding is a minimally invasive surgery and is performed laparoscopically (through small incisions in the abdomen). The procedure takes an hour. The patient is under general anesthesia. After gastric band surgery, the patient stays in a hospital for 1 day.
How long is the rehabilitation period after the operation?
The recovery period takes 3-4 weeks. During the first week after the procedure, the patient should stay at home and not work.
During the first few days after gastric band surgery, the patient must keep a liquid diet (learn more about eating after the procedure here).Semi-liquid and soft foods can be taken in 3 days after the operation.
In 3-4 weeks, the patient can come back to the usual lifestyle. The gastric bandage does not affect the digestion, so the patient will not need to take additional mineral and vitamin supplements.
What are the risks of the gastric band?
Like any other operation, gastric banding surgery involves certain risks. The most common complications after the operation are:
- bleeding
- inflammation
- scarring
- numbness of the skin and other tissues
- band rejection (only in 0.002% of cases).
Read more about the gastric band risks here.
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Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is the largest multidisciplinary medical center in Istanbul. It is the 1st hospital in Turkeу and the 21st in the world accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) for the high quality of treatment.
Memorial Şişli specialties are the following: oncology, bone marrow transplant, in vitro fertilization (IVF), neurosurgery, and organ transplant. The success rate of organ transplant at Memorial is 90%.
Patients from 92 countries choose Memorial Şişli for treatment annually.
Location: Kaptan Paşa Mah, Halit Ziya Türkkan Sok Famas Plaza No:19 D:C, 34385 Şişli/İstanbul, Turkey
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Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a multi-specialty medical center in Turkey, Istanbul.
The medical center specializes in pediatric and adult cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, oncology, weight loss surgery, and check-ups. Hisar Intercontinental Hospital serves only adults. 250,000 patients choose Hisar Intercontinental Hospital to get medical care every year. Hisar Hospital is certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) that confirms compliance with international standards of treatment quality and safety.
Patients from CIS, Balkans and African countries choose Hisar Hospital for medical care.
Location: Saray Mah. Site Yolu Cad. No:7 34768 Ümraniye / İstanbul
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Memorial Atasehir Hospital is a private multidisciplinary hospital in Istanbul which belongs to the large Memorial Healthcare Group. The Memorial Atasehir specialties are organ transplant (with 99.5% success rate for liver and 99% for kidney), in vitro fertilization (65% success rate), oncology, cardio- and neurosurgery.
The hospital has Joint Commission International (JCI) certificate for the compliance with international treatment standards, quality, and safety. JCI is a global organization that controls the quality of medical services worldwide.
Location: Küçükbakkalköy Mah. Vedat Günyol Cad. No: 28-30, 34758, Ataşehir/İstanbul, Turkey
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- HM Hospital is in favor of medical tourists as one of the most reputable medical facilities in Spain.
- Surgeons perform over 26,000 operations, including stomach band every year.
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- Sachsenhausen Hospital is recognized as one of the best facility for the gastric band in Germany according to Focus magazine, reputable medical edition within the country.
- 90% of the procedures are minimally invasive. A patient recovers quickly after the surgery. No scars remain.
- The stomach band surgery cost in Sachsenhausen Hospital includes consultation with a doctor, the procedure, and in-hospital stay.
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- Sourasky Bariatric Surgery Department represents one of the highest success rates for surgeries — over 90% of gastric band procedures undergo without any complications and side effects as the clinic reports.
- The hospital is among Top 10 world's medical centers according to Newsweek magazine and is popular with international patients.
- The Israeli Ministry of Health regulates the private gastric band cost at Sourasky, so local and outbound patients pay the same prices for medical care services.
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- Anadolu is a leading medical center for the gastric band in Turkey among international patients. The hospital is in the list of Top 10 facilities by the Medical Travel Quality Alliance (MTQUA).
- Specialists follow American standards and protocols of treatment at 20-30% lower gastric band cost than in the US due to the living wage in Turkey.
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In 1998 Dr. Ozdenskaya started working in Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital. In five years he changed his place of work to Gökçeada İaşeli Military Hospital.
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What is the gastric band?
The gastric banding is a method of weight loss to reduce the amount of food taken by a patient. It is one of the most effective methods of treatment pathological excess weight.
Stomach band process
During the procedure, a surgeon puts the upper part of the stomach on a silicone cuff or gastric band. It narrows the stomach cavity and regulates the speed of food movement through it.
Part of the stomach above the band stretches, causing a feeling of satiety. The band size can be further regulated. The size of the band is determined individually for a particular patient.
What is the effectiveness of gastric band abroad?
Obese patients lose less excess weight after banding than after stomach bypass or sleeve resection. 20-30% of patients need re-operation in 10 years due to bandage wearing out or insufficient weight loss.
Patients with body mass index (BMI) under 40 kg/m2 can undergo the stomach banding. Features of the procedure are the following:
- the success rate of the surgery: 100%
- operation time: 1 hour
- in-hospital stay: 2-4 days
- loss of excess weight: 40-50%
- reversibility: possible.
What are advantages of the gastric band abroad?
- Simplicity
The operation is performed laparoscopically. It means that surgeons do not cut the abdomen during the procedure. They make 5 punctures in 0.5-1 cm of size.
The gastric band is a low traumatic operation. The risk of postoperative complications is low.
Among the possible complications are:
- gallstones
- sagging of the skin
- constipation
- diarrhea
- heartburn.
There is no need for rehabilitation and prolonged postoperative observation of a patient. Laparoscopic gastric banding is performed under general anesthesia.
- Reversibility
100% is reversibility of the operation. Unlike many serious interventions, the bandage can be easily removed at any time.
- Duration
Stomach band surgery lasts from 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Are any contraindications to weight loss band surgery?
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
- alcoholism, drug addiction
- age of a patient is under 18 years
- frequent or continuous intake of NSAIDs by a patient (including aspirin)
- unwillingness or inability to follow the diet
- allergic reactions to the bandage material
- emotional instability or any psychological impairment of a patient.
What is the lap band cost without insurance?
Doctors determine how much is lap band surgery for each patient individually. The price depends on the patient's condition and related disease treatment. As the price is calculated in each particular case, some clinics in this listing do not represent prices for the operation. However, the lowest price of gastric band starts from $5,000.
In some cases the gastric band cost is covered by insurance. However, this and other insurance terms you should specify in your insurance agent.
Where is the best place for the gastric band abroad?
Germany
Germany is one of the best countries for gastric band abroad. 90% of obese patients lose 50-65% of excess fat after the procedure here. On average, people lose 5-7 kg within a month. The procedure in German hospitals performed laparoscopically (by lap method). Stomach band is minimally invasive and reduces the risks of complications.
How much does lap band surgery cost? The price for the procedure in Germany is 2-4 times higher than in India, Thailand, or Turkey. The high level of healthcare development and the average price policy explain the lap band surgery cost without insurance in the country.
German specialists are among the world’s leaders in high-quality management and patients’ safety. Doctors’ reputation also influences the stomach band surgery cost.
India
India is the 3rd most obese country in the world. Due to this fact, surgeons here have vast experience and high level of qualification. Indian doctors are among the best ones specialized in gastric band abroad. They undergo international training and cooperate with their foreign colleagues.
How much does lap band surgery cost in Indian hospitals? India is one of the most affordable countries for bariatric procedures. The stomach band surgery cost in India is 3-4 times cheaper than in European and Middle East countries. The quality of the procedure is on the same level. The low costs rely on the state’s economic development and common price policy within the nation.
Thailand
Thai medical centers are among the best ones for gastric band abroad. High-quality of services, reasonable prices, and vacation are combined in Thailand. Clinics here look like the luxury resorts. That’s why over 1 million international patients choose the country for treatment.
How much does lap band surgery cost in Thai hospitals? The prices here are 35-75% lower than in Germany, Australia, Israel, the USA, etc. Doctors offer weight loss packages and programs. It helps patients to save up to 70% of their money. That’s why the stomach band surgery cost in Thai clinics is lower than in the other ones.
What does the surgery cost include?
The price of the gastric band usually involves:
- consultation with a specialist before and after the procedure
- the surgery itself
- in-hospital stay.
Some hospitals include the transfer from/to an airport and meals in the stomach band surgery cost. Specify this info before choosing a clinic.
What factors do affect the price of stomach banding?
- Location of a hospital. The gastric band cost varies in different regions due to the economic policy and average living wage. So, you will spend 3-4 times less money and save up to 75% in Asian countries like Thailand or India. The lap band price also may differ from city to city — the more significant metropolis is, the higher the cost is.
- Surgeon's experience. High qualification of a surgeon plays an essential role to avoid unfavorable complications and side effects. Study doctors' CVs to choose a surgeon with vast experience. Highly-skilled specialists practice in the best clinics worldwide and cooperate with their international colleagues to provide the most innovative methods.
- Presence of related diseases or complications. If you have some illnesses related to obesity, you probably will be prescribed some additional procedures that may increase the gastric band surgery cost. Moreover, in severe cases of obesity, some patients face complications after the procedure and need other surgery. This option also boosts your expenses.
How to save your money on the surgery?
- Choose country near your native one. Usually, flight tickets to the far places are expensive enough. If you want to cut down your expenses significantly, choose a clinic in that state where it is cheaper to get.
- Choose a country that provides a lower cost for the same procedure and services. The lowest lap band surgery cost is represented in Turkish clinics, where the price is 2 times lower than in Spain. You may get two gastric bands in Turkey and only one in Spain at the same price.
- Refuse additional services. A lot of medical facilities offer extra assistance. For example, medical staff often provide patients with excursions, massages, yoga, and other services. Backing out of additional services you may save a significant amount of your money.
Where can you find the cheap gastric band?
If you are looking for the cheapest gastric band, pay your attention to Turkey. This country is among the leaders in bariatric surgery, including stomach banding procedure. The affordable lap band cost is the primary reason why thousands of patients choose Turkey for the operation.
How to choose the best hospital for the gastric band abroad?
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I spent 3 nights and days in this hospital and i didn't want to leave, all the staff from surgeon to cleaning staff where fantastic friendly professional informative and welcoming, the hospital is clean and organised there wasnt a single thing i wasnt impressed with, i will be returning next year and am looking forward to my stay in hospital and seeing all the wonderful staff again