Dr Murat Ustun
Bariatric surgeon with 8,000+ successful procedures, IFSO member and pioneer of ESG in Turkey.
Transparent Pricing — 2026 Guide
Cost of Bariatric Surgery in Turkey
Every price on this page is all-inclusive and fixed before you travel: hospital, surgeon, tests, transfers, hotel and 12 months of aftercare. No hidden extras — ever.
- Packages from
- £1,650
- Packages from
- Typical saving vs UK/US
- 60–70%
- Typical saving vs UK/US
- Hidden fees
- 0
- Hidden fees
2026 All-Inclusive Package Prices
- Gastric Balloon
- From £1,650
- Gastric Sleeve
- From £2,950
- Mini Gastric Bypass
- From £3,350
- ESG (Non-Surgical)
- From £4,950
Turkey vs UK, US & Europe: Price Comparison
Typical private self-pay prices for the same procedures. Turkish prices shown are Istanbul Bariatric Center's fixed all-inclusive packages.
| Procedure | Turkey (IBC, all-inclusive) | United Kingdom | United States | Western Europe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric Sleeve | £2,950 – £4,250 | £10,000 – £15,000 | $16,000 – $25,000 | €8,000 – €12,000 |
| Mini Gastric Bypass | £3,350 – £4,650 | £11,000 – £16,000 | $20,000 – $30,000 | €9,000 – €14,000 |
| Gastric Balloon | £1,650 – £2,250 | £4,000 – £8,000 | $6,000 – $9,000 | €3,500 – €6,000 |
| ESG (Endoscopic Sleeve) | £4,950 – £5,950 | £9,000 – £13,000 | $12,000 – $20,000 | €8,000 – €11,000 |
| Duodenal Switch | £4,400 – £4,700 | £13,000 – £18,000 | $22,000 – $35,000 | €11,000 – €16,000 |
| Revision Surgery | £3,950 – £5,950 | £12,000 – £18,000 | $18,000 – $30,000 | €10,000 – €15,000 |
UK, US and EU figures are indicative self-pay ranges published by private providers in 2025–2026 and vary by clinic and city.
What Every IBC Package Includes
- Surgery performed at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital, Istanbul
- All surgeon, anaesthesia and hospital fees
- Pre-operative tests, consultations and anaesthesia review
- VIP airport pick-up and all transfers
- Hotel accommodation (Relaxation & Luxury packages — Radisson)
- Post-operative medication to take home
- 12 months of dietitian support (UK-registered on Relaxation & Luxury)
- UK care support coordinators in 8 locations
Why Is Bariatric Surgery Cheaper in Turkey?
The price difference is not about lower standards. Turkey has one of the largest medical-tourism sectors in the world, and Istanbul's leading hospitals hold the same JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation as top hospitals in London, New York and Berlin.
Three factors drive the saving:
- Operating costs: staff, facility and administrative costs in Turkey are a fraction of Western levels, without affecting clinical equipment or protocols.
- Exchange rate: your pound, euro or dollar goes significantly further in Turkey.
- Volume and specialisation: high-volume bariatric centres like ours achieve efficiencies — and better outcomes — that low-volume clinics cannot.
Dr Murat Ustun has performed over 8,000 bariatric procedures — a caseload very few Western surgeons ever accumulate. With surgery, volume is one of the strongest predictors of safety.
How to Budget Your Full Trip
A realistic total budget for a UK patient having a gastric sleeve with us:
- Surgery package: £2,950–£4,250 (fixed, all-inclusive)
- Return flights London–Istanbul: typically £100–£250
- Medical travel insurance: £100–£200
- Personal spending: £100–£200
Total: roughly £3,300–£4,900 all-in — still less than half the cost of the surgery alone at a UK private hospital. See our dedicated guide for UK patients for travel logistics and aftercare from home.
Low Price, Uncompromised Standards
The saving comes from economics, not from cutting corners on safety, facilities, or aftercare.
JCI-Accredited Hospital
All procedures are performed at Liv Hospital, Istanbul — holding the gold-standard Joint Commission International accreditation.
Transparent All-Inclusive Pricing
No hidden fees. Packages include hospital stay, pre-operative tests, transfers, hotel and dietitian aftercare.
Award-Winning Care
WhatClinic Patient Service Award winner six times (2019–2025), with dedicated UK-based aftercare coordinators.