Cost of Gastric Sleeve in 2021

If you are considering having a Gastric Sleeve surgery in 2021 but you don’t know how much its cost – then you are reading the right article. 

Before we get into the pricing details, it's important to note that Gastric Sleeve surgery is complicated procedure that has to be performed by experienced hands only.

It's one of those surgeries that can pose life-threatening risks if performed by an inexperienced surgeon – this is the reason why we always recommend that you look beyond the price when considering having this surgery. 

In fact, be wary of doctors that pressurize you to undergo the surgery, or those that promise to do the surgery at a ridiculously low fee. 

This article will outline the Gastric Sleeve average prices you should expect from five countries: Turkey, Russia, UAE, Germany and Romania. The prices outlined in this article cover the following fees: 

•  Consultation, blood tests 
• Surgeon Fee
• Operating room charges 
• Routine medications used in the procedure & during admission
• Routine laboratory examinations
• Post-operation Laboratory examinations
• Routine Medical consumables & Implants
• Follow up

Remember, you can always reach out to our healthcare consultants if you have any questions in regard to this procedure. 

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What is Gastric Sleeve?

Gastric sleeve or Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy is a surgical procedure that removes 75–80% of the stomach and leaves a banana-sized or sleeve portion of the stomach. After this surgery you will feel full a lot quicker than you did before and this will help you shed a lot of weight.

 

This weight loss surgery is recommended for people who have a body mass index (BMI) of at least 40. Even after having this surgery, you’re recommended to do some exercises and dieting so that the surgery becomes more effective. 

The Benefits of Gastric Sleeve Surgery include the following: 

Gastric Sleeve Surgery brings profound changes to life!

• Overall improved quality of life
• Excess weight loss of about 60-70% within one year of surgery
• Remission or improvement of obesity related health conditions such as diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, sleep apnea, fatty liver disease, joint pain, and hyperlipidemia
• Desire to eat decreases
• Reduction in hunger sensation

Cost in U.A.E.

You can have a Gastric Sleeve surgery in the United Arab Emirates for AED 40,000 and this translates to $11,000 USD. The medical facilities in the UAE are considered to be one of the best in the Middle East and this explains why the country welcomes thousands of medical tourists every year. 

Cost in Turkey

The cost of Gastric Sleeve surgery in Turkey varies from one clinic to the other. The amount you are expected to pay will cover things like the surgeon’s fee, anesthesia used during the surgery, the meds you will use after the surgery etc. 

All-in-all, you can expect to pay something like €4,000 on average. You may find that some clinics (that have certified surgeons) in Istanbul charge way less than this. 

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When it comes to Turkey, surgical treatments generally have low prices, but this doesn’t mean that the clinics compromise the quality of treatment. There are too many medical facilities in Turkey and clinics are forced to reduce their costs so as to attract many patients. 

Cost in Germany

If you are considering having gastric sleeve surgery in Germany then you should be ready to fork out €7,500. There are dozens of clinics in Germany that perform this surgery. But this doesn’t necessarily mean that all of them are the best.

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You have to be extra careful before making any commitments. Over the years, we have assisted hundreds of international patients choose the right gastric sleeve clinic in Germany that has an affordable price –we can do the same for you.

Cost in Russia

You can have gastric sleeve surgery in Russia if you have something like €6,500 to spend. Russia’s healthcare system might not be the very best in the world or Europe, but it is certainly good. Just like other developed countries, Russia has world-class clinics that also use advanced equipment when performing gastric sleeve surgery. 

Cost in Romania

Based on the data gathered by the National Statistics Institute, 75% of medical facilities in Romania are privately owned. Statistics show that the number of private Hospitals in Romania increased from 2 to 161, between 1997 and 2014. So, if you are to have Gastric Sleeve surgery in Romania, there is a 75% probability that you are going to have the surgery at a private hospital. The cost of the procedure ranges between $7,500 to $9,000.  

Over to you…

Now that you know the costs of Gastric Sleeve surgery in five countries, which one do you prefer? You can let us know in the comments section and we will help you get the best clinic at the destination you have chosen.