Gastric Bypass in Turkey

Gastric bypass is one of the oldest weight loss surgery operation and most common types of bariatric surgery worldwide. It has been accepted as the gold standard in obesity surgery for a long time. It works by disabling some of the intestines, both reducing eating and absorption at the same time.

Sleeve gastrectomy (gastric sleeve) in Turkey

Sleeve gastrectomy is a one type of bariatric surgery that allows the patient to feel full with less food by reducing the stomach volume. With the surgery, the stomach is permanently reduced to 15 – 25% of its original size. Sleeve gastrectomy in Turkey is both restrictive and malabsorptive qualities to effect weight loss.

Adjustable Gastric Band in Turkey

Adjustable gastric band in Turkey has same working principle as gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy surgery by reducing the food intake. Unlike the other two options, a special band is attached to the stomach without removing some part of the stomach.

Intragastric Balloon in Turkey

Intragastric balloon in Turkey is non-surgical weight-loss operation option that is fairly new in medicine. The balloon device can be used maximum 6 months and its completely reversible.

Gastric Plication – Stomach Folding

Gastric Plication in Turkey is a fairly new weight loss surgery technique. It works on the same basic principle of the gastric sleeve, but part of the stomach folds on itself rather than removed.

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Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch – Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS)

BPD/DS in Turkey is the most complex of weight loss surgeries. Basically, it is a combination of 2 different weight loss surgery options which is removing some part (mostly 1/3) of stomach and bypassing small intestine.