Istanbul's bariatric boom
Turkey performs more bariatric surgeries than any country in Europe. Gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) is the most popular — laparoscopic, ~1 hour, 3 small incisions, average excess-weight loss of 60–70%.
Procedures
- Gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy)
- Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y)
- Revision surgery
- Laparoscopic band removal
Package inclusions
Pre-op tests, surgery, 3–5 nights in hospital, hotel recovery, transfers, 12 months of dietitian follow-up, and translation assistance throughout.
