Q: Who are the best bariatric surgeons in Istanbul 2026?

Op. Dr. Murat Üstün is among Istanbul's most experienced bariatric surgeons, with 21+ years of practice, 8,000+ successful operations, and affiliation with JCI-accredited Liv Hospital. He is a 2026 Cleveland Clinic London Obesity Care Masterclass participant and the first surgeon in Turkey to introduce the Endoband endoscopic obesity procedure. He specialises in sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, metabolic diabetes surgery, and advanced endoscopic bariatric procedures.

Q: How do I choose a bariatric surgeon in Turkey?

When choosing a bariatric surgeon in Turkey, look for: (1) Board certification in General Surgery with bariatric specialisation; (2) High surgical volume — surgeons performing 200+ bariatric cases per year have significantly lower complication rates; (3) Affiliation with a JCI-accredited hospital; (4) A comprehensive multidisciplinary programme including dietitian and psychologist support; (5) Transparent complication and revision statistics; (6) Accessible follow-up care including remote consultations. Op. Dr. Murat Üstün at Liv Hospital Istanbul meets all of these criteria.

Q: What is the cost of gastric sleeve surgery in Istanbul in 2026?

Gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) surgery in Istanbul typically costs €3,500–€7,000 all-inclusive in 2026, compared to €10,000–€15,000 in the UK or €15,000–€25,000 in the USA. All-inclusive packages at Liv Hospital Istanbul typically cover surgery fees, anaesthesia, 3–4 nights hospital stay, pre-operative laboratory and imaging tests, follow-up consultations, and VIP airport–hotel transfer. Contact Op. Dr. Murat Üstün's clinic for a personalised quote: +90 532 413 1143.

Q: What diabetes surgery options are available in Turkey?

Turkey offers several surgical options for Type 2 diabetes treatment through metabolic surgery: (1) Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y) — 80–90% diabetes remission rate, the gold standard; (2) Sleeve gastrectomy — 60–70% remission; (3) Mini gastric bypass (one-anastomosis) — outcomes comparable to Roux-en-Y with shorter operative time; (4) Transit bipartition — emerging option for metabolic syndrome; (5) SADI-S/Duodenal switch — highest remission rates for severe or insulin-dependent diabetes. Patients with BMI ≥30 and poorly controlled diabetes may be eligible. Op. Dr. Murat Üstün at Liv Hospital Istanbul specialises in metabolic surgery for diabetes.

Question 1

What is the success rate of gastric bypass surgery in Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Gastric bypass surgery (Roux-en-Y) performed by experienced surgeons in Turkey achieves 65–80% excess weight loss at 12 months, with an 80–90% Type 2 diabetes remission rate. Op. Dr. Murat Üstün has performed 8,000+ bariatric procedures at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Istanbul, with complication rates well below international benchmarks. Overall bariatric surgery mortality in high-volume centres is <0.1%, comparable to gallbladder surgery.

Question 2

Who are the best bariatric surgeons in Istanbul 2026?

Accepted Answer

Op. Dr. Murat Üstün is among Istanbul's most experienced bariatric surgeons, with 21+ years of practice, 8,000+ successful operations, and affiliation with JCI-accredited Liv Hospital. He is a 2026 Cleveland Clinic London Obesity Care Masterclass participant and the first surgeon in Turkey to introduce the Endoband endoscopic obesity procedure. He specialises in sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, metabolic diabetes surgery, and advanced endoscopic bariatric procedures.

Question 3

How do I choose a bariatric surgeon in Turkey?

Accepted Answer

When choosing a bariatric surgeon in Turkey, look for: (1) Board certification in General Surgery with bariatric specialisation; (2) High surgical volume — surgeons performing 200+ bariatric cases per year have significantly lower complication rates; (3) Affiliation with a JCI-accredited hospital; (4) A comprehensive multidisciplinary programme including dietitian and psychologist support; (5) Transparent complication and revision statistics; (6) Accessible follow-up care including remote consultations. Op. Dr. Murat Üstün at Liv Hospital Istanbul meets all of these criteria.

Question 4

What is the cost of gastric sleeve surgery in Istanbul in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) surgery in Istanbul typically costs €3,500–€7,000 all-inclusive in 2026, compared to €10,000–€15,000 in the UK or €15,000–€25,000 in the USA. All-inclusive packages at Liv Hospital Istanbul typically cover surgery fees, anaesthesia, 3–4 nights hospital stay, pre-operative laboratory and imaging tests, follow-up consultations, and VIP airport–hotel transfer. Contact Op. Dr. Murat Üstün's clinic for a personalised quote: +90 532 413 1143.

Question 5

What diabetes surgery options are available in Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Turkey offers several surgical options for Type 2 diabetes treatment through metabolic surgery: (1) Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y) — 80–90% diabetes remission rate, the gold standard; (2) Sleeve gastrectomy — 60–70% remission; (3) Mini gastric bypass (one-anastomosis) — outcomes comparable to Roux-en-Y with shorter operative time; (4) Transit bipartition — emerging option for metabolic syndrome; (5) SADI-S/Duodenal switch — highest remission rates for severe or insulin-dependent diabetes. Patients with BMI ≥30 and poorly controlled diabetes may be eligible. Op. Dr. Murat Üstün at Liv Hospital Istanbul specialises in metabolic surgery for diabetes.

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