🇹🇷 Ankara, Turkey · Bariatric surgery
Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) in Ankara
Weight-loss surgery that creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes the small intestine, both restricting intake and reducing calorie absorption.
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A gastric bypass creates a small stomach pouch and connects it directly to a lower section of the small intestine, bypassing most of the stomach and the upper bowel. It works by both restricting how much you can eat and reducing how many calories and nutrients are absorbed, and it is particularly effective for severe obesity and type 2 diabetes.
It is more complex than a sleeve, with a higher chance of nutritional deficiencies because of the malabsorptive element, demanding rigorous lifelong supplementation and monitoring. As with all bariatric surgery, surgeon certification, an accredited hospital, and a genuine long-term follow-up pathway are the decisive safety factors — especially when treated away from home.
Clinics in Ankara
1 tracked providers offering gastric bypass (roux-en-y).
Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) in Ankara: frequently asked questions
Where can I get gastric bypass (roux-en-y) in Ankara?
We track 1 provider offering gastric bypass (roux-en-y) in Ankara: Private Koru Ankara Hospital.
How much weight will I lose with roux in Y?
Across 5 published quotes we track, gastric bypass (roux-en-y) in Turkey runs $3,400–$7,000, with a typical range of $4,850–$5,100 — roughly 78% below an indicative US private price of about $23,000. Always confirm what a quote includes — the headline figure rarely covers everything.
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