What are the ESG starting prices?
IBC ESG starts at £5,700 for Relaxation and £6,850 for Luxury. Compare the written scope, not only the headline price.
Medically reviewed by Op. Dr Murat Üstün, MD, PhD · Updated 11 October 2026
ESG at a glance
- Technique
- Apollo OverStitch suturing
- Typical weight loss
- 13.6% average TBWL at 1 year
- Starting price
- From £5,700
What is ESG?
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty uses Apollo OverStitch to place full-thickness sutures through the mouth and reshape the stomach without abdominal incisions or stomach removal. At IBC it is performed at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, a JCI-accredited hospital, by Op. Dr Murat Üstün, MD, PhD.
Price and package scope
UK self-pay ESG can exceed £13,000 at private hospitals. IBC prices start at £5,700 for Relaxation and £6,850 for Luxury. Your written quote sets out the procedure, hospital pathway, accommodation, transfers and aftercare.
Eligibility, outcomes and safety
ESG suitability is assessed individually. BMI, medical conditions, anatomy, medicines, reflux, previous treatment and goals all matter; a higher BMI may make surgery or another treatment more appropriate. MERIT reported 13.6% average total body weight loss at one year, which is not an individual prediction.
Hospital, recovery and travel
The procedure takes about 60–90 minutes under general anaesthesia and usually involves one night of observation. Plan about 4–5 nights in Istanbul; desk work is often possible in about one week. UK WhatsApp aftercare is available on +44 7491 068686, while urgent symptoms need local medical care.
ESG questions
Straight answers for UK patients comparing private treatment at home with an Istanbul pathway.
What is included in an ESG package?
The written quote sets out the procedure, hospital pathway, accommodation, transfers and aftercare. Ask which tests, medicines, dietitian reviews and travel arrangements are included before booking.
What BMI is needed for ESG?
There is no single BMI cutoff on this guide. The surgeon reviews BMI alongside medical conditions, anatomy, reflux, medicines, previous procedures and goals; a higher BMI may make surgery or another treatment more appropriate.
How much weight will I lose with ESG?
MERIT reported 13.6% average total body weight loss at one year; a five-year study reported 15.9% in the eligible follow-up subset. These are study averages, not a personal guarantee.
How long will recovery and travel take?
The procedure takes about 60–90 minutes, usually followed by one night of observation. Most UK patients plan 4–5 nights in Istanbul; desk work is often possible in about a week.
What happens after I return to the UK?
The team provides staged nutrition and follow-up instructions, with UK WhatsApp coordination on +44 7491 068686. Arrange your own GP or NHS follow-up for unrelated or urgent symptoms.