Weight Loss Surgery Clinics Abroad — Page 14

Medicana International Izmir Hospital is a private hospital in Izmir, Turkey. It serves both local and international patients across multiple medical fields. The hospital is part of the Medicana Healthcare Group, a well-known network in the country.

• Located in Izmir, a major city on Turkey's Aegean coast.
• Part of the Medicana chain, which operates hospitals in several Turkish cities.
• Accepts international patients and offers support for travel arrangements.

Erdem Hospital is a JCI-accredited facility that has performed 900+ laparoscopic bariatric procedures. The hospital serves 200,000 patients annually and welcomes a regular flow of visitors from Australia.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal procedures using laparoscopic techniques for faster recovery
• Packages include 2–3 nights hospital stay and dietitian support services
• Surgeons hold memberships in the Turkish Surgery Association
• Facility includes a dedicated bariatric unit within a 150-bed modern medical centre
• On-site diagnostic tools and medications included in surgical care

Gachon University Gil Medical Center is a multidisciplinary facility in Incheon with a specialised metabolic and bariatric surgery unit. The centre handles complex weight loss cases through a collaborative team of surgeons, endocrinologists, and dietitians.

• Surgeons specialise in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass procedures
• Accredited by the Korean Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
• Pre-surgery workup includes endocrine screening and nutritional assessments
• Translators and international patient coordinators assist with appointments and discharge papers

CatchLife is a JCI-accredited centre that treats 1,000+ international patients annually, including visitors from Australia. Surgeons have performed over 1,100 gastric sleeve procedures and specialise in metabolic surgery.

• Weight loss procedures include laparoscopic gastric sleeve and endoscopic gastric balloon placement
• Offers both Medicon and Spatz adjustable gastric balloon options
• Diagnostic workup includes pre-operative consultations with 5 different specialists
• Surgeons are recipients of national awards for obesity and metabolic surgery
• Packages include 3 nights hospital stay, post-op nutrition support, and VIP transfers

Asan Medical Center is the largest multidisciplinary facility in South Korea, treating over 14,000 patients daily. The hospital provides weight loss surgery within its extensive surgical departments.

• Bariatric procedures available for international patients from various countries
• Hospital capacity supports 2,700 patients at once for inpatient care
• Specialised surgical units handle complex cases with a 90% success rate
• English-speaking staff assist with the intake and recovery process

AYT Clinic is an ISO-certified centre in Antalya that specialises in surgical and non-surgical weight loss. Surgeons have performed 1,100+ gastric bypass and 1,100+ gastric sleeve procedures.

• Allurion Elipse swallowable pill balloon available for a non-surgical weight loss option
• Laparoscopic techniques used for sleeve gastrectomy to promote faster recovery
• Packages include diagnostic medications and post-surgery diet plans
• Service includes lifetime follow-up consultations and on-site interpreter services
• Surgeons hold qualifications from Istanbul University with 1,100+ gastric balloon placements

Private Yüzyıl Hospital has performed 2,000+ weight loss procedures since opening in 1996. The general surgery department is accredited by the Turkish Society for Quality and uses 5 operating theatres.

• Surgeons have completed 1,100+ gastric sleeve and 900+ gastric balloon procedures
• Laparoscopic surgery techniques minimize recovery time and scarring
• Packages include pre-op diagnostics, 2–3 hospital nights, and VIP airport transfers
• Specialised intensive care units and 122 patient beds on site
• Minimally invasive options available for both surgical and non-surgical weight loss

Kolan Hospital Group is a massive medical network in Istanbul with six hospitals and two specialised centres. The group has a total capacity of 1,230 beds for international and local patients.

• JCI-accredited facilities meet international safety and quality standards
• Multidisciplinary teams handle weight loss surgery within a major hospital setting
• On-site diagnostic imaging and laboratory services for pre-surgical assessments
• Interpreters and international patient coordinators assist with travel and recovery