COPD Balloon Treatment
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Gastric balloon
Duration
24/7 Bookimed assistance
- 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
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erkan Yıldırım is a thoracic surgeon with Turkish Thoracic Surgery Proficiency Certification (2003). He is also a member of the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons (FETCS). Dr. Yıldırım completed fellowships at several international centers. At the Toronto Lung Transplant Program, he took part in 85 recipient surgeries and nearly 100 donor organ procurements.
Dr. Yıldırım wrote Turkey’s first overseas clinical publication on lung transplantation. He has presented at 37 international and 19 national congresses. He serves as a reviewer for leading journals and holds four patents in biomedical engineering. His areas of expertise include lung cancer, chest wall tumors, mesothelioma, benign lung diseases, and advanced chest wall deformity surgeries.
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About the clinic
Gastric balloon placement is a non-surgical weight loss procedure available at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul, Turkey. The treatment may cost around €2,000 for the Stella balloon (6 months) and includes 2 hotel nights with breakfast. The hospital is JCI-accredited, and the procedure is performed by Associate Professor Dr. Burçin Batman, an obesity specialist with _doctor_4319_years_ of experience and 1,000+ gastric balloon procedures.
About the Procedure
The gastric balloon is placed endoscopically without surgery. It takes about 20-30 minutes under light sedation. Patients can go home the same day. The balloon helps reduce hunger and portion sizes by occupying space in the stomach.
Balloon Options
- Stella balloon - lasts 6 months (€2,000)
- Ellipse (Allurion) - swallowable capsule lasting 4 months (€2,250)
- Spatz 3 - adjustable balloon lasting _doctor_4319_years_ (€2,800)
What's Included
- Balloon procedure and anesthesia
- All pre-op tests (blood work, endoscopy)
- 2 hotel nights with breakfast
- 1-year dietician support
- VIP airport transfers
The Specialist
Dr. Burçin Batman is an Associate Professor with _doctor_4319_years_ in gastrointestinal surgery. He has performed over 1,000 gastric balloon procedures. He is certified in obesity surgery and a member of international bariatric societies.
The Hospital
Hisar Hospital is JCI-accredited, meeting international safety standards. It serves 250,000+ patients annually. The facility has a 4.6/5 rating from 200 patient reviews.
This procedure may help those struggling with weight loss. Patients typically stay 3-4 days in Istanbul. Contact the hospital to discuss if a gastric balloon is right for you.
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