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For many people considering a gastric sleeve, cost is one of the biggest questions. Public waiting lists can be long, and private surgery at home is often expensive, which is why many patients from the UK, Ireland, North America and Australia look at Turkey. Prices there are generally considerably lower than private treatment at home, but the figure you are quoted only means something once you know exactly what it covers.
This guide explains what shapes the cost of a gastric sleeve in Turkey in 2026, what an all-inclusive package should include, and what to check before you book. We do not publish a single price here, because a responsible quote depends on your own medical needs.
Why gastric sleeve surgery costs less in Turkey
The lower cost in Turkey is mainly down to lower staffing and running costs and to exchange rates. Bariatric surgery is also carried out in high volumes in Istanbul, which allows hospitals and surgical teams to work efficiently. None of this changes the operation itself: a gastric sleeve is a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy wherever it is performed, using the same principles of surgery and aftercare.
A lower price should never mean fewer checks. When you compare providers, look at what is included in the care around the operation, not just the headline figure.
What affects the cost of your gastric sleeve
Two people having the same operation can receive different quotes. The main factors are:
- Your health: conditions such as type 2 diabetes, sleep apnoea or heart problems may need extra tests, specialist reviews or closer monitoring.
- Your BMI: a higher BMI can make surgery more complex and may affect anaesthetic planning and the length of your hospital stay.
- The hospital: facilities, room type and the level of post-operative monitoring vary between hospitals.
- Length of stay: you spend 3 nights in hospital and 4 days in Istanbul in total. A longer stay adds to the cost.
- Previous surgery: if you have had weight loss surgery before, a revisional operation is more complex and is priced differently.
- Additional procedures: some patients need, for example, a hiatus hernia repair at the same time, which your surgeon will discuss with you.
This is why a quote should only be given once your medical information has been reviewed.
What an all-inclusive package includes
"All-inclusive" can mean different things to different providers, so it is worth knowing precisely what you are getting. A Booking Surgery gastric sleeve package includes the following.
Pre-operative tests
Before surgery, you have the tests the team needs to confirm it is safe to operate. These typically include blood tests, an ECG and a chest X-ray, with further investigations or specialist reviews where your health requires them. You also meet your surgeon and anaesthetist before the operation.
Surgery and hospital stay
The package covers the operation, which is performed by keyhole surgery under general anaesthesia, and your stay in hospital afterwards. During this time you are monitored, given pain relief and blood-thinning injections, and started on clear fluids once the team is satisfied.
Medication
The medication you need as part of your treatment is included, so you are not faced with separate pharmacy bills during your stay.
Transfers, translator and meals
VIP transfers between the airport, hotel and hospital are arranged for you. A translator helps with conversations at the hospital, and meals are included.
A companion at no extra cost
Travelling for surgery is easier with someone you trust beside you. The package allows a companion to accompany you at no extra cost.
24/7 coordinator on WhatsApp
From your first enquiry until well after you are home, a patient coordinator is available around the clock on WhatsApp to answer questions and pass them to the surgical team when needed.
Included and not included at a glance
| Item | Booking Surgery package | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-operative tests | Included | Extra tests if your health requires them are discussed in advance |
| Surgery and hospital stay | Included | 3 nights |
| Medication | Included | As set out in your quote |
| Airport, hotel and hospital transfers | Included | VIP transfers |
| Translator and meals | Included | During your treatment |
| Companion | Included | At no extra cost |
| 24/7 WhatsApp coordinator | Included | Before, during and after your trip |
| Flights | Not included | Booked by you once your date is confirmed |
| Travel insurance | Not included | Check that your policy covers planned treatment |
| Long-term supplements and GP blood tests | Not included | Arranged at home after your return |
Your written quote is the definitive guide to what applies to you, so read it carefully and ask about anything that is unclear.
Costs to plan for beyond the package
A few costs sit outside any surgical package, and it is better to plan for them from the start:
- Flights: for you and, if they are coming, your companion.
- Time off work: most people with desk jobs need around two weeks, and longer for physical work.
- Travel insurance: standard policies often exclude planned treatment abroad, so you may need specialist cover.
- Food stages at home: protein shakes and soft foods during the first weeks.
- Supplements: vitamin and mineral supplements are usually needed for life after a gastric sleeve.
How to compare quotes fairly
When you compare providers, put the quotes side by side and check that they cover the same things. Useful questions include:
- Which hospital will carry out the surgery, and is it licensed?
- Does the company hold Ministry of Health health tourism authorisation? Booking Surgery does.
- Which tests are included before surgery?
- How many nights in hospital are included, and what happens if you need to stay longer?
- Who can you contact after you return home, and how?
Be cautious about a price that is far below others. Savings achieved by skipping tests, shortening monitoring or limiting aftercare are not savings worth having. Remember too that a gastric sleeve carries real risks, including bleeding, infection, a staple line leak, blood clots and acid reflux, so a provider's approach to safety matters more than a small difference in price. You can compare the sleeve with other options on our bariatric surgery page.
Next steps
The only way to know what your gastric sleeve will cost is to get a personal quote. Start with a free assessment with one of our patient coordinators: share your height, weight and medical history, and the team will review them with a surgeon, confirm whether a sleeve is suitable and send you a clear, itemised plan. There is no obligation, and you can take your time to decide.
