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Bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery
Gastric Sleeve and Bypass in Bologna
Discounted price
$3,600
$4,800 · First consultation — Free
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Bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) in Bologna: price and key facts
Bariatric surgery for patients from Bologna at City Medical Centre starts at €3,250 (from $3,600). The first online consultation is free; the doctor names the final price and it is fixed in the contract.
- Price
- €3,250 (from $3,600)
- Performed by
- Andrey G. Ugay, lead bariatric surgeon
- Stay
- 1–5 days under observation
- Recovery
- back to work after 2–4 weeks
- Final result
- 18–24 months after surgery
- How it works
- Send photos on WhatsApp or Telegram, get a free doctor assessment and the price, then confirm the plan and dates before anything is booked.
How it works · Bariatric surgery prices
Information current as of 24 October 2026
Results
Real weight loss outcomes of clinic patients
These are real patients treated at the clinic.
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Comparison
Weight loss
methods
We carry out two principal operations: gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. Review how each works, what it treats and when it is advised, and choose your method with confidence.
Sleeve gastrectomy
Less stomach volume
Discounted price
$3,600 $4,800
- Main goal
- Weight loss, feeling full quickly
- When it is needed
- Obesity without marked reflux
- Anaesthesia and hospital stay
- General anaesthesia, hospital stay of 1–3 to 4–5 days
Gastric bypass
Less stomach volume and a changed route for food
Discounted price
$4,000 $5,200
- Main goal
- Weight loss, better metabolism
- When it is needed
- Obesity, diabetes or reflux
- Anaesthesia and hospital stay
- General anaesthesia, hospital stay of 1–3 to 4–5 days
The benefits and recovery times shown are averaged by method and given for guidance: the extent of surgery and recovery depend on your anatomy and individual features, and the surgeon confirms them at the consultation.
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Feel at ease throughout your stay with us
Up-to-date equipment, comfortable rooms and attention to each patient
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Get a consultationBariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) is not for everyone
Together with the surgeon, you decide on surgery after a consultation and check-up.
SuitableSurgery helps with
- Excess weight
- Hypertension
- Type 2 diabetes
- Sleep apnea
- Varicose veins
- Joint disease
- Fatty liver disease
- Reproductive health problems
Not suitableContraindications
- Age under 18
- Malignant tumors
- Pregnancy
- Blood clotting disorders
- Severe chronic and mental illness
- Acute illness or flare-ups of chronic disease
- Less than six months since breastfeeding ended
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Prices
You know the price
before surgery
When your plan is prepared, the cost is named at the consultation and locked in the contract.
Discounted price
Sleeve gastrectomy
Less stomach volume
$3,600$4,800
Discounted price
Gastric bypass
Losing weight by changing the food route
$4,000$5,200
Free
First consultation
The surgeon examines you and draws up a treatment plan
Free
you are told the cost of surgery
and it is fixed in the contract
Find out your method and the cost of surgery
Your goals are discussed, your health is assessed and the right bariatric method is chosen by the doctor. The price is given at the consultation and fixed in the contract.
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price
What the $3,600 (≈ €3,250) price includes
One package — from preparation to 12 months of support. No extra charges.From getting ready for surgery
to 12 months of support.
- Surgery and the surgeon's work
- General anaesthesia
- Staying in hospital after the operation
- Meals at the clinic
- Support while you keep the weight off
- A coordinator assigned to you from day one
- Remote progress check by photos
How it works
Treatment at the clinic —
from preparation to discharge
Your agreed treatment plan, monitoring during your hospital stay and support for a year.
1Consultation and a treatment plan
The doctor assesses your health, discusses your goals and orders the tests needed to choose the right bariatric surgery method.
2Choosing and booking a date
To reserve your surgery date, pay the deposit by card at the clinic or online by bank transfer. The terms are fixed in the contract for medical services
3Tests ahead of surgery
Pre-operative checks include blood and urine tests, an ECG, an ultrasound, a gastroscopy and specialist visits; your exact list comes from the doctor at the consultation.
4Surgery
The bariatric operation is performed by the surgeon under general anaesthesia with the selected method. Afterwards the patient is monitored by the medical team.
5Inpatient stay
After surgery you stay in hospital under doctors' supervision. The stay lasts from 1–3 to 4–5 days, depending on the complexity of the operation and how you feel.
6Recovery
After you leave hospital, you receive advice on diet and recovery. Scheduled check-ups monitor your weight, test results and how you feel. The clinic team supports you for a year.
At the consultation you get a plan from the doctor and an explanation of how surgery will go
You pay nothing for the consultation, happens before surgery, with no obligation.
Book a consultationDoctors
Surgeons you can trust
Andrey G. Ugay
View profile27 years of experience
Lead bariatric surgeon
- Has performed the largest number of SASJ operations in the country
- Expert council member of the national Society of Bariatric Surgeons
- Speaks regularly at national and international congresses
Ruslan S. Menzulin
View profile9 years of experience
Bariatric surgeon
Surgical oncologist
- Trained at Mercy clinic (USA) under Vadim Gushchin
- Spoke at the World Congress of bariatric surgery in Santiago (2025)
- Co-author of an international study published in The Lancet
From the first consultation to the result, your surgeon operates and follows you.
Your first step is a consultation with our patient care manager: BMI calculation, an explanation of the methods and booking with the surgeon. Free of charge.
Book a consultationCoordinators
Clinic coordinators
Our team supports you at each stage
The clinic's first contact for you — from your first message until the consultation
Svetlana
Care specialist for patients
Answers your questions before the first consultation and helps you choose a convenient date
- Explains each step of preparation
- Reminds you about tests and check-ups
From the moment you book to discharge — with you before and during your stay
Olesya
Care specialist for patients
Helps you prepare for surgery, then keeps in touch throughout your stay at the clinic
- Supports you before and after surgery
- Helps with documents and bookings
Accompanies you through recovery, from discharge to your final check-up
Alisa
Care specialist for patients
Books your follow-up visits with the surgeon and keeps in touch during recovery
- Answers questions during recovery
- Books follow-up visits
Advantages
Why people trust City Medical Centre
A personal approach at every stage
The method we choose is the best one for your health, lifestyle and goals — and our team stays with you throughout.
Long-term
follow-up support after surgery
We support you in adapting to new eating habits, tracking results and keeping them.
Results that are real and lasting
Steady weight loss, improved well-being and a better quality of life.
Your timetable comes first
We adapt to your pace and respect your time — easy booking, a personal approach and open 24/7.
Fixed prices
You get a clear price after the consultation, when the surgeon chooses the method: no hidden fees and no surprises along the way to your result.
FAQ
Answers to what people ask
before booking
Yes, bariatric surgery is the medical term for it. At City Medical Centre the main methods are sleeve gastrectomy (gastric sleeve) and gastric bypass; the surgeon chooses the method by your BMI and health.
Usually a BMI over 40, or over 35 with related health conditions. The surgeon confirms whether surgery suits you at the consultation.
Experienced bariatric surgeons perform the bariatric operations at the clinic:
- Ruslan S. Menzulin — bariatric surgeon and surgical oncologist, 9 years of experience. Trained at Mercy clinic (USA) under Vadim Gushchin, spoke at the World Congress of bariatric surgery in Santiago (2025). Co-author of an international study published in The Lancet.
- Andrey G. Ugay — lead bariatric surgeon, 27 years of experience. Has performed the largest number of SASJ operations in the country. Expert council member of the national Society of Bariatric Surgeons.
Write to us — a coordinator will get back to you soon and arrange your consultation. The bariatric surgeon consultation is free of charge.
Surgery is prescribed only when clear criteria are met
- The patient's body mass index (BMI)
- Overall health and any related chronic conditions
- Unsuccessful past attempts at weight loss by traditional means
BMI serves as the chief indicator of obesity severity. Divide body weight (kg) by height squared (m²) to calculate it. Surgery is normally justified at BMI above 40, or above 35 with serious accompanying conditions. In selected cases it is considered at lower values as well — if non-surgical methods did not help.
Many confuse the two, yet their purposes are fundamentally different. Bariatric surgery is medicine's treatment for obesity and related diseases: it changes how the digestive tract operates and addresses the causes of excess weight and metabolism. Plastic surgery reshapes outer contours of the body without treating obesity or affecting metabolism.
City Medical Centre provides four main types of bariatric surgery: sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass (MGB) and SADI-S duodeno-ileal bypass. We choose each method individually by BMI, related conditions and the patient's goals.
Our approach is modern laparoscopic technique: 4 small punctures of 5 to 15 mm. We use cosmetic sutures, so the marks turn almost invisible after healing.
The recovery timeline depends on your activity. Office work: after 2–4 weeks. Physical work: after 1.5 months. Sport and activity: swimming allowed from 30 days, other exercise added gradually as weight comes down. Travel and holidays: best planned at least a month after surgery.
You move through diet stages from liquid food to soft and finally solid. Protein comes first, and high-calorie, fatty food is restricted.
It is possible to get pregnant after bariatric surgery, but doctors recommend a minimum wait of 12–18 months. During it the body stabilizes, weight reaches its target and nutritional status is normalized.
Yes, vitamins are a must after bariatric surgery. Changes in digestive anatomy mean the body absorbs some nutrients less effectively, so regular vitamin and mineral supplements are part of the patient's life for good.
It is possible to regain weight after bariatric surgery, but very unlikely if you follow your doctor's advice. Proper nutrition, avoiding high-calorie drinks and regular follow-up with City Medical Centre specialists are essential.
Bariatric Surgery in Bologna: price and what is included
Prices are in US dollars; the amount in brackets is an approximate conversion to EUR at the rate of 02.10.2026. The final price is fixed in your contract.
- Bariatric Surgeryfrom $3,600 (≈ €3,250)
How much does bariatric surgery in Bologna cost?
Prices start from $3,600 (≈ €3,250). The surgeon sets the final price at the free consultation, and it is fixed in the contract, with no hidden extras.
What is included in the price?
General anaesthesia, a personal coordinator from day one, monitoring in the hospital and support for one year.
How long do the procedure and recovery take?
The hospital stay is 1–5 days, depending on the method and how you feel. Office work is possible after 2–4 weeks.
Is the first consultation free?
Yes. The first consultation is free and does not oblige you to anything. You can start online by sending a message to the coordinator.
How do I get my exact price?
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