Gastric Bypass General Overview
Anesthesia
General
Duration of Intervention
2-5 Hours
Hospitalization
3 Nights
Definite Result
6-12 Months
Return to Social Life
6 Days
Return to Work
8 Days
Sports Activity Recovery
8 Weeks
Average Pain After 3 Days
1-2 *
*Pain rating scale: from 0 = absence to 5 maximum pain
Gastric Bypass
Gastric Bypass is the first one to be performed amongst the gastric surgeries and is the most researched technique.
It is a surgical method that reduces both volume of stomach and food absorption. However, nowadays it is substituted by surgeries such as Sleeve gastrectomy, Mini Gastric Bypass and Transit Bipartition.
This method which used to constitute 63% of all obesity surgeries in 2003, decreased to 46% in 2013. As of 2016, it decreased to 25%.
Although it was the most common Gastric Reduction Surgery until 2012, it has been replaced by Gastric Sleeve Surgery recently.
Who can undergo Gastric Bypass Surgery?
It can be performed to patients with body mass index (BMI) over 40. If the patient has an additional disease (insulin resistance, orthopedic disorders) that reduces the quality of life, it can also be applied to patients with a body mass index above 35.
It can also be applied as a revision surgery for those who had previous obesity surgery.
How Gastric Bypass Surgery is performed?
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a type of weight-loss surgery. This surgery reduces the size of your upper stomach to a small pouch. It is done by stapling the upper section of the stomach. This reduces the amount of food you can consume. Then this pouch is attached directly to part of the small intestine called the Roux limb. This forms a “Y” shape. The food you eat then bypasses the rest of the stomach and the upper part of your small intestine. This reduces the amount of calories you absorb from the foods you eat.
It is performed as a closed-method, laparoscopically.
What are the differences between Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass? Which one is better?
Gastric bypass surgery is a type of surgery performed especially in patients that suffered from diabetes and reflux for many years. Gastric bypass surgery, which has a past of 20 years in our country, has been replaced by Gastric Sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) surgery.
One of the reasons of the proliferation of the gastric sleeve surgery is the anatomical structure. In gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is reduced, the intestinal parts are replaced, and the patient’s food intake is restricted. In the Gastric Sleeve Surgery, one specific part of stomach is removed which reduces the hunger hormone secretion, intestines are not changed, anatomical structure is left same.
If patients are not followed up well during the post-operation process and do not have supportive therapy, 20% at the time they re-gain weight. It is possible to revise and re-perform Gastric Sleeve Surgery if there is weight re-gain, but Gastric Bypass cannot be repeated as it changes the anatomical structure.
While there are some complications specific to gastric bypass such as ulcer in the junction of the stomach-jejunum, risk of entanglement of the intestines, etc. as for tube stomach surgery, the complication rate is very low. In addition, diarrhea, vitamin & mineral and protein deficiencies are higher in gastric bypass surgery compared gastric sleeve surgery.
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Gastric Bypass Cost
Cost of Gastric Bypass surgery depending on various factors. Such as the gastric bypass operation technique (Roux-en-Y), the experience of the doctor who will perform the Gastric Bypass operation, and the hospital equipment. In the table below, you can see the comparison of the price of Gastric Bypass operation between Turkey and other countries (USA, Canada, UK, Italy, Spain, Poland, Mexico).
| Country | Cost of Gastric Bypass |
|---|---|
| Turkey | $3000 - $4200 |
| United States of America | $8500 - $33000 |
| United Kingdom | $9500 - $34000 |
| Czech Republic | $5500 - $7000 |
| Poland | $5000 - $7500 |
| Mexico | $6750 - $18000 |
| Italy | $8500 - $19500 |
As can be seen price comparison table Gastric Bypass operation cost in Turkey starting from $3000 and it's 60% more economical comparing with the prices in USA, United Kingdom and Europe. The cost of bariatric surgeries in Turkey is lower than in the UK, USA and Europe, but the low operating costs does not mean that the quality of medical service is low quality. For this reason Gastric Bypass one of most popular surgery in Turkey and nearly 40.000 Gastric Bypass surgeries are performed in a year.
The main reasons why patients choose Turkey to have Gastric Bypass surgery:
- All Inclusive Package Price: The most important criteria that people who want to have a Gastric Bypass operation look for and want in terms of price is clarity. Turkey has a price advantage compared to Europe, America or UK with its quality treatment, accommodation, transfer services and all-inclusive price. As TravelMEDI, we would like to remind you that within the Gastric Bypass treatment, treatment costs (such as surgeon fee, medication fee, equipment fees, hospital fee, test fee), accommodation fee, transfer fees between the hospital and the hotel or the airport and the hotel are included in the operation price.
- High Level Healthcare System: Turkey was one of the rare countries that did not experience a crisis in the health system even during the pandemic period, because it has large-scale and systematic health institutions (hospitals, number of experienced doctors, private clinics, well-equipped nurses and assistants). As TravelMEDI, we offer our patients the maximum health service at the most affordable prices in cooperation with experienced specialist doctors and highly equipped hospitals.
Gastric Bypass Reviews
Reviews of our patients who prefer TravelMEDI for Gastric Bypass operation around the world and their Gastric Bypass experience.
Rosa-Maria Saarela
21.09.2024
Kävin nenäleikkauksessa travelmedicin kautta ja kaikki meni hyvin jännityksestä huolimatta. Konsultti auttoi kaikissä kysymyksissä. Dr.Mustafa oli todella ammattitaitoinen. Lopputuloksesta tuli juuri sellainen mitä suunniteltiin. Suosittelen
Art Pro
02.07.2024
Chciałbym podziękować Pani Doktor oraz całemu personelowi za profesjonalizm i troskę. Po przeszczepie czułem się w dobrych rękach. Pani Doktor była nie tylko kompetentna, ale także wyjątkowo empatyczna. Personel był miły i pomocny, a Berat, który mnie wspierał, zasługuje na szczególne wyróżnienie. Jego wsparcie w całym procesie było bezcenne. Dziękuję!
FabioN
12.03.2024
Esperienza molto positiva, personale competente. Antonio in particolare mi ha seguito in modo eccellente aiutandomi anche oltre quando ho affrontato un imprevisto durante il viaggio.!
AmandatT1971
30.01.2024
If I could give more than 5 stars I would! My experience with Berat at TravelMEDI was exceptional from start to finish, nothing was too much trouble any questions I may have had were answered promptly and efficiently. The treatment I received was fantastic from my surgeon to the hospital staff who were outstanding the hospital and Hotel beat anything in the UK. Now home the care is still there with regular contact via Berat. I can’t thank Berat and TravelMEDI enough for their kindness.
Kim Parr
05.03.2024
Where do I start? I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience. From the beginning until the end, Travelmedi looked after myself, my husband and even our little girl. They made us feel so comfortable and respected.
I came over to Istanbul for a tummy tuck and liposuction after hating how I looked for many years. Having children left me with an overhang. I was introduced to Dr Mustafa Keskin who gave me the results I really wished for. He has given me the body I always wanted!! I am over the moon with how I look right now, it makes me emotional. He was so caring & calm and made me feel like I could trust him straight away. Thank YOU!!!
A special thank you has to go to the man behind the scenes.. Berat. What an absolute angel of a man. He has looked after us amazingly. He has been there to answer all of our questions, some silly questions, but also to help us feel comfortable in a country we have never been to before. We have developed a real friendship with Berat and we think that our experience wouldn’t have been as perfect as it has been, if Berat wasn’t with us. Thank YOU Travelmedi for the most wonderful experience. We will recommend to all of our family & friends. See you again in the future.
Kim, Ben & baby Millie xox
libbyelise
15.01.2024
I came to travel medi on a recommendation for a breast uplift and augmentation but being only 22 I was extremely nervous and it was my first surgery also. Berat was just amazing I cannot talk higher of him! He made the whole experience every single step as seamless as possible, I was given a whole itinerary and Berat still kept me updated and went through every step I did by my side. Every consultation appointment every time I had to leave the hotel he was there with us, he is so so lovely kind caring and any question or query(not that I had many) he answered almost immediately!
I went to a different surgeon than what I was supposed to but it was the best decision ever made. Professor Mustafa Keskin is top of the game and he was absolutely brilliant and went into so much detail about every single aspect of the surgery.
I was extremely nervous about having surgery but he was amazing. Berat was with me every step of the way till I was being wheeled down for surgery! When I woke up in the morning he was there for my release and accompanied me in the car back to the hotel.
Travel Medi is an amazing company to go with, from start to finish my whole process was completely seamless and stress free. They sort everything out so all you have to do is turn up! Every time we left the hotel for a consultation or blood work our driver was there to take us wait and pick us up. Berat is a credit to Travel Medi he’s an absolute diamond! Even now I am home he is still checking in to make sure I am ok!
Anna Maria Rossi
01.03.2024
Esperienza totalmente positiva. Tutto organizzato alla perfezione. Durante il soggiorno ad Istanbul sei sempre seguito da un’interprete della clinica, sempre disponibile per qualsiasi informazione. La dott.ssa Celin è davvero la migliore, la sua equipe medica è di altissimo livello, massima professionalità e serietà. Per non parlare della location SUPER!
Complimenti davvero a tutto lo staff! Durante l’intervento e nel post intervento, c’è un’interprete che ti segue e ti aiuta, nel mio caso Antonio, persona professionale gentilissimo e disponibilissimo per qualsiasi problema o dubbio. La clinica del Dott.ssa Celin è il massimo della professionalità, serietà e disponibilità.
Tutto perfetto!!
SUPER CONSIGLIATO!!
Loganking22
16.08.2023
From the very first contact made with travelmedi the service was amazing. They were so thorough with all their questions and as a mother allowing her child at 17 years old to under go any surgery never mind surgery in another country I say I had nothing to worry about. They made great contact right up to appointment. From the first greeting at airport until the last drop bk at airport to return was excellent service. And that wasn't the end they still made contact to see how her healing process was and I honestly would recommend them to anyone. The service in turkey was for a breast reduction and from her first appointment until her last the staff were so helpful pleasant and very caring.
Ирина
12.06.2022
Becca200393
14.08.2023
Honestly couldn't recommend anyone more. From start to finish I have been kept informed and reassured with everything. Any questions I had Berat answered quickly and made me feel very comfortable going forward with the surgery. I had the surgery less that a week ago and I am already massively happy with the results I have and can't wait till I am fully healed for the finished look! If anyone is unsure of travelling to Turkey or who to go with regarding surgey, TravelMedi is for sure the best!