Obesity Surgery in Turkey

Obesity Surgery in Turkey: Turkey has emerged as the premier destination for obesity surgery, offering:
✔ Internationally accredited bariatric centers (JCI, ISO)
✔ Surgeons with 15+ years experience (5000+ procedures)
✔ 60-70% cost savings vs. US/UK
✔ All-inclusive medical travel packages

At Travel For Med, we connect patients with Turkey’s top bariatric surgeons who achieve 98% success rates with minimal complications.

Types of Obesity Surgery Available in Turkey

1. Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy)

• Procedure: Removes 80% of stomach

• Avg. Weight Loss: 60-70% excess weight

• Hospital Stay: 3 nights

• Best For: BMI 35-45

2. Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)

• Procedure: Creates small stomach pouch + intestinal rerouting

• Avg. Weight Loss: 70-80% excess weight

• Hospital Stay: 4 nights

• Best For: BMI 40+ with diabetes

3. Mini Gastric Bypass

• Simpler alternative to traditional bypass

• Faster recovery (2-3 days hospital)

• Excellent for GERD patients

4. Duodenal Switch

• Most effective for super obesity (BMI 50+)

• Combines sleeve + intestinal bypass

• Requires lifelong vitamin monitoring

5. Non-Surgical Options

• Gastric Balloon (6 month temporary solution)

• Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (stitching stomach)

Turkey vs Other Countries: Cost Comparison

*Prices include: Surgery, hospital stay, pre-op tests, 1 year follow-ups*

Advanced Surgical Techniques in Turkey

Robotic Bariatric Surgery

• da Vinci system used by leading hospitals

• Enhanced precision for complex cases

• Faster recovery than laparoscopic

Single-Incision Laparoscopy

• Only 1 small scar hidden in belly button

• Reduced pain post-op

• Cosmetically superior results

Metabolic Testing

• Pre-op nutrigenomic analysis

• Customized vitamin plans

• DNA-based diet recommendations

Patient Journey with Travel For Med

1. Pre-Operative Phase

• Free online consultation

• Blood tests + endoscopy arranged

• Flight & hotel booking assistance

2. Hospital Stay (3-5 Days)

✔ Private VIP room
✔ 24/7 English-speaking staff
✔ Dietitian counseling

3. Recovery & Aftercare

• 1 year nutritional follow-ups

• Online support group access

• Complication insurance included

Safety Standards & Success Rates

• 0.3% leak rate (vs 1.5% global average)

• <1% mortality (lowest in Europe)

• 98% patient satisfaction scores

• 5-year weight maintenance programs

Why Choose Travel For Med?

✔ Hand-picked surgeons (top 2% in Turkey)
✔ Price-match guarantee
✔ All complications covered
✔ Lifetime patient support

Start your weight loss journey: Contact Travel For Med for a free surgical assessment.