🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey · Bariatric surgery
Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) in Istanbul
Weight-loss surgery that removes about 75–80% of the stomach, leaving a narrow 'sleeve' that restricts food intake and reduces hunger.
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A gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) permanently removes around three-quarters of the stomach, leaving a slim tube. This restricts how much you can eat and, importantly, lowers levels of the hunger hormone ghrelin, which reduces appetite. It is now the most common bariatric operation worldwide and a leading reason patients travel to Mexico and Turkey.
It is major, irreversible surgery with serious potential complications — the most feared being a leak at the staple line — so the credentials of the bariatric surgeon and the standard of the operating hospital are paramount. Equally important is structured, long-term follow-up: nutrition, supplementation and aftercare determine whether weight loss is sustained safely.
Clinics in Istanbul
4 tracked providers offering gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy).
Dr. HE Clinic (Dr. Hasan Erdem Obesity Clinic)
Istanbul
A specialized private bariatric clinic in Istanbul accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Health, focused on surgical and non-surgical weight loss. It is led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasan Erdem, reported to have performed over 5,000 weight-loss procedures, with all-inclusive packages emphasizing long-term aftercare.
- JCI
- ISO
- IFSO
from $3,590–$4,360
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Istanbul
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a JCI-accredited private hospital in Istanbul offering both fertility (IVF) and bariatric surgery to international patients. Its IVF program is led by Dr. Esra Tustas Haberal, while bariatric procedures are performed by Dr. Burcin Batman, with all-inclusive packages.
- JCI
from $4,179
Anadolu Medical Center
Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center is a JCI-accredited hospital near Istanbul, affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine, offering fertility (IVF) and bariatric surgery among its services to international patients. Its IVF program is associated with Dr. Tayfun Kutlu and bariatric surgery with Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal.
- JCI
from $7,167
Dr. Murat Ustun Istanbul Bariatric Center
Istanbul
Bariatric and metabolic surgery practice led by Dr. Murat Ustun, operating from the JCI-accredited Liv Vadi Hospital in Istanbul. Reports more than 8,000 weight-loss procedures and offers gastric sleeve, bypass, mini-bypass and endoscopic options.
- JCI (hospital)
from $3,200–$5,900
Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) prices in Istanbul
| Provider | Published price (USD) | Typically includes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Murat Ustun Istanbul Bariatric Center | $3,200–$5,900 | clinic, hospital-stay | Reported |
| Dr. HE Clinic (Dr. Hasan Erdem Obesity Clinic) | $3,590–$4,360 | surgery, hospital stay, hotel | Reported |
| Hisar Hospital Intercontinental | $4,179 | 6-night stay, VIP transfers, hospital translation | Reported |
| Anadolu Medical Center | $7,167 | 3-night hospital stay with companion, pre-operative screening, interpreter support | Reported |
Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) in Istanbul: frequently asked questions
Where can I get gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) in Istanbul?
We track 4 providers offering gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) in Istanbul: Dr. HE Clinic (Dr. Hasan Erdem Obesity Clinic), Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, Anadolu Medical Center, Dr. Murat Ustun Istanbul Bariatric Center.
Is it safe to go to Turkey for a gastric sleeve?
Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) carries the same core medical risks wherever it's performed — the variable that matters most is the provider, not the country. Look for current JCI or Temos accreditation, and verify the surgeon on the Turkish Medical Association / Ministry register. Accreditation is facility-level and time-bound — confirm it is active, not lapsed. Verify the surgeon on the national medical register, confirm accreditation in the issuer's public registry (we link it on every clinic profile), and get the complication and revision policy in writing. We flag what each clinic does and doesn't disclose.
Why is gastric sleeve cheaper in Turkey?
Across 4 published quotes we track, gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) in Turkey runs $3,200–$7,167, with a typical range of $3,885–$5,130 — roughly 75% below an indicative US private price of about $18,000. Always confirm what a quote includes — the headline figure rarely covers everything.
Is Turkey a good place to get a tummy tuck?
"Good" depends on the specific clinic and surgeon, not the destination. Turkey has highly experienced bariatric surgery providers, but quality varies widely — which is why we score every clinic on a published transparency index and show what's verifiable (accreditation, named surgeons, sources) and what's missing, so you judge a provider rather than a country.
What country is best for gastric sleeve?
We don't crown a single "best" or "cheapest" country — quality lives at the clinic level, not the border. For gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy), Turkey is a major destination with tracked prices of $3,885–$5,130; compare it head-to-head with other destinations on our comparison pages and rank individual clinics by the MedTraveling Transparency Index rather than trusting a national reputation.