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Bariatric surgery in Istanbul: prepare and follow your journey

An organization that begins before the trip and continues after the return.

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What is bariatric surgery?

Bariatric surgery covers operations on the stomach or intestine intended to treat severe obesity, such as sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass; the gastric balloon is a non-surgical endoscopic technique. It is part of overall medical care, with long-term nutritional and medical follow-up.

· Sources : NHS — Weight loss surgery, NHS — Cosmetic surgery abroad · See the partner medical centres →

Partner facilities in Istanbul: Avrasya Hospital (135 beds, 6 operating theatres and 51 intensive care beds announced) and BHT Clinic İstanbul Tema Hastanesi (324 active beds out of 450 and 20 operating rooms announced; JCI and TEMOS quality frameworks stated). Figures provided by the facilities.

Steps of the process

How roles are shared between Estetic Univers and the medical team
StepWhat happensWho is involved
First contactSending your weight history, medical history, treatments and available test results.Estetic Univers
Multidisciplinary assessmentTests, specialist opinions and a consultation that confirm or rule out the indication and method.Medical team
OrganisationSchedule, hospital stay, accommodation for companions and transfers.Estetic Univers
Procedure and hospital stayPerformed by the surgical team if the indication is confirmed, with a check-up before returning home.Medical centre and medical team
Long-term follow-upNutritional follow-up, prescribed tests and consultations organised over time.Medical team and professionals providing follow-up

In brief

How to organize a bariatric journey in Istanbul?

Bariatric surgery is a major medical treatment. A multidisciplinary assessment, understanding of dietary changes and preparation for monitoring are essential before any travel.

French-speaking support facilitates exchanges and logistics. The indication, method and long-term medical monitoring must be established by competent professionals.

This page explains the organizational points to check before a bariatric surgery journey in Istanbul. It cannot determine whether a sleeve, bypass, balloon or another approach is right for a person.

The assessment concerns the state of health, weight history, treatments already followed and the ability to maintain nutritional and medical monitoring after return.

What to check before organizing the trip?

  • What specialist examinations and opinions are necessary before departure?
  • Which professional will provide follow-up in France or Reunion?
  • What dietary adaptations should be understood in advance?
  • How much time should you allow in Istanbul before taking the plane again?

Reservation should only be made after confirmation of medical stages and length of stay.

What is the role of French-speaking support?

Daniel Emma facilitates the transmission of information, appointments and practical organization. He can help the patient prepare his questions and understand the schedule of the stay. He does not choose the intervention and does not provide medical monitoring.

How to prepare for your stay in Istanbul?

The program must include consultations, examinations, intervention if confirmed, hospitalization and control before return. Transfers and accommodation for any accompanying persons must be anticipated.

The patient must receive useful contact details, discharge documents and understandable instructions in French.

Why is follow-up after return essential?

Support does not stop with the trip. Nutritional monitoring, prescribed examinations and medical consultations must be organized over time. Any difficulty or unusual symptom requires contacting the indicated professionals.

Medical information

The indication and the protocol are individual. This page concerns the preparation of the journey and does not replace a multidisciplinary evaluation.

Frequently asked questions: bariatric surgery

Who is bariatric surgery for?

For adults with severe obesity, particularly when other treatments have not been enough, after a full medical assessment. The indication takes into account general health, associated conditions and the ability to follow long-term nutritional support.

Where does bariatric surgery take place?

Bariatric surgery takes place in Istanbul, in a hospital setting. Depending on the treatment and the prior assessment, it can be organised in a partner medical centre, Avrasya Hospital or BHT Clinic İstanbul Tema Hastanesi. The chosen centre is confirmed before departure.

How long should you stay in Istanbul for bariatric surgery?

The stay must include consultations, tests, the operation, the hospital stay and a check-up before flying home. Its length is set by the medical team according to the chosen method; bookings should only be made after this confirmation.

How does the initial assessment before bariatric surgery work?

You send your weight history, medical history, treatments and test results. The medical team lists the tests and specialist opinions needed before departure, then the consultation in Istanbul confirms or rules out the indication and method.

Who decides on the bariatric surgery method?

The medical team decides on the indication and the method, sleeve, bypass, balloon or another approach, after the assessment. Daniel, your French-speaking contact, facilitates the organisation but does not choose the operation or provide medical follow-up.

What is the role of Estetic Univers in a bariatric journey?

Estetic Univers facilitates the sending of information, appointments, accommodation for companions and transfers, and helps you prepare your questions in French. The operation, hospital stay and medical follow-up are the responsibility of healthcare professionals.

What are the risks of bariatric surgery?

It is major surgery: leaks or bleeding, infection, blood clots, reflux, food intolerances and nutritional deficiencies that may require lifelong supplements depending on the method. These risks are explained and monitored by the medical team.

What follow-up is planned after bariatric surgery?

Follow-up is essential and long-term: medical consultations, nutritional follow-up, blood tests and any supplementation. It must be arranged with a professional in France or the French overseas territories before departure.

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