The doctor has performed 12,000+ surgeries. Gastric balloon
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Gastric balloon
- Consumable materials
- Follow-up examination
- Medications
- Preoperative tests
Duration
- 14 days in the hotel
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included
Transport
Transfer is not included
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- Personal medical coordinator
- Medical travel arrangements — booking of air tickets and hotel rooms at special partner prices
- Patient advocacy during medical travel
Program price
What's NOT included in this package
Doctor
Dr. Carlos Ballesta López is a top specialist in pancreatic cancer treatment, general and digestive surgery with 30+ years of experience. He is a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery, which reduces pain and recovery time for patients. He has performed over 12,000 operations of abdominal and digestive surgery by laparoscopy, and has organized courses of laparoscopic surgery for Spanish and foreign surgeons. He has a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Granada (1973), Medical specialist in General Surgery (1977) and Gastroenterology (1979), and is currently the Director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center.
How are we doing?
About the clinic
Gastric balloon treatment at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona, Spain may cost around €6,500 for the complete program. The clinic is JCI accredited and offers the procedure under Dr. Carlos Ballesta López, a gastrointestinal surgeon with 45 years of experience performing 900+ balloon procedures.
About Gastric Balloon Treatment
The procedure places a temporary balloon in the stomach to promote weight loss. It takes about 20 minutes and doesn’t require hospitalization. Patients can choose between fluid-filled or air-filled balloon systems (Orbera, Spatz3, or Obalon). Most people return to normal activities within 1-2 days.
What’s Included
- Pre-procedure consultation and medical tests
- Balloon insertion with sedation
- 6 months of nutritional support
- Balloon removal after treatment
- Follow-up care with medical team
Why Choose This Program
Dr. Ballesta directs his own laparoscopic center with IFSO accreditation. The package covers everything from insertion to removal over 6 months. Patients typically lose 10-20% of their body weight during treatment. The clinic has a 4.7 rating from 436 patient reviews.
Centro Médico Teknon provides international patient support during your recommended 14-day stay in Barcelona. Contact the clinic to discuss personalized options and requirements.
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