Gastric Sleeve Surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) with a Surgeon of Excellence
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
- 24-hr nurse services
- Medical Examination for pre-operation
- Post-operative care
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Lose weight
- General anesthesia
- Preoperative tests
- Sedation
- Blood tests
- Consultation with an anesthesiologist
- Cosmetic kit
- Echocardiography
- Shampoo and lotion
- Consultation with a cardiologist
- Consultation with a nutritionist
- Consultation with a bariatric surgeon
Duration
- 2 days in the hospital
- 5 days in the hotel
Accommodation
Hospitalization
Transport
Transfer is not included
Additional information
The package contains, besides the Gastric Sleeve Surgery performed by an SRC accredited Surgeon of Excellence, the standard preoperative package* including:
- Total abdominal ultrasound
- EKG + cardiology consultation + echocardiography
- Upper digestive endoscopy with HP biopsy and Propofol sedation
- Gastric barium transit examination
- Spirometry
- Diabetes and Nutrition Diseases consultation
- Idexa
- Obesity consultation
- Pre-anesthesia consultation
- Initial psychological evaluation
- Laboratory investigations (metabolic package)
*depending on your health state, the medical team can ask for further investigations that will add up to the standard packaging. You will be informed about this after a first consultation.
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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
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About the clinic
Gastric sleeve surgery at Ponderas Academic Hospital in Bucharest, Romania may cost around €6,815 for the standard package. The procedure is performed by Prof. Dr. Cătălin Copăescu, a bariatric surgery pioneer with 32 years of experience and 900+ procedures completed. This JCI-accredited clinic offers the only Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery for Southeastern Europe.
About the surgeon
Prof. Dr. Cătălin Copăescu is Romania's first surgeon of excellence in metabolic and bariatric surgery. He holds dual certification from European and American surgical boards. With 32 years of practice, he specializes in minimally invasive weight loss procedures.
Procedure details
The laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery removes about 80% of the stomach. This minimally invasive approach uses small incisions. The standard package includes:
- Laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery
- 2-3 days hospitalization with ICU monitoring
- Preoperative tests (lab work, ECG, endoscopy)
- Private recovery room and surgeon daily visits
- Nutritionist support and discharge documents
Patient care approach
Patients arrive one day before surgery for a 4-6 hour preoperative assessment. The hospital stay lasts 2-3 nights with ICU monitoring. Mobile recovery begins within 24-48 hours. The clinic provides long-term follow-up care plans.
Why choose this clinic
Ponderas Academic Hospital holds 10 international accreditations including JCI. 98% of patients recommend this facility. The comprehensive care combines diagnostics, surgery, and recovery in one location. Premium packages with the top surgeon may cost around $10,916.
Contact the clinic to discuss your individual case and receive personalized pricing.
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