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Bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery
Surgical Treatment of Obesity in Yaoundé
Discounted price
$3,600
$4,800 · First consultation — Free
before
after
throughout. Your surgery and recovery plan is reviewed at no charge — prior to deciding.
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Results
Before and after: weight loss in our 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
- Indications
- Obesity without marked reflux
- Stay and anaesthesia
- General anaesthesia · 1–5 days in hospital
Gastric bypass
The stomach is made smaller and food is rerouted
Discounted price
$4,000 $5,200
- Main goal
- Weight loss, better metabolism
- Indications
- Obesity, diabetes or reflux
- Stay and anaesthesia
- General anaesthesia · 1–5 days in hospital
Benefits and recovery times are shown as averages for each method and are only a guide: the scope of surgery and your recovery depend on your anatomy and individual features, and the surgeon confirms them at the consultation.
Book a consultationInside the clinic
A clinic where you can feel at ease
Each patient gets care, comfortable rooms and modern equipment
Reach us in the way you prefer
Ask us anything, and we will arrange a consultation at a time that suits you
Get a consultationBariatric surgery is not for everyone
Only after a consultation and check-up is the decision on surgery made, jointly with the surgeon.
SuitableBariatric surgery addresses
- 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
Can't tell which column fits your case?
Text us on Telegram — our coordinator will let you know if bariatric surgery is the right choice for you. The surgeon consultation is free, with no obligation to go ahead with surgery.
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Prices
You know the price
before surgery
The cost becomes known at the consultation after your plan is ready, and the contract fixes it.
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
Your treatment plan follows the surgeon's examination
Free
the cost of surgery is named
and fixed in the contract
Find out your method and the cost of surgery
Your doctor assesses your health, discusses your goals and chooses the appropriate bariatric surgery method. The consultation gives you the cost, which is fixed in the contract.
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price
What the $3,600 (≈ XAF 2,100,000) price includes
One package spans preparation through 12 months of support, and there are no hidden extras.Starting with preparation for surgery
and ending with support for 12 months.
- Surgery and the surgeon's work
- General anaesthesia
- Inpatient stay after surgery
- A slimmer, healthier body
- 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 goes
Treatment at the clinic —
from preparation to discharge
An agreed treatment plan, close monitoring in hospital and support lasting 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.
2Booking your operation date
We hold a surgery date for you: pay the deposit by card at the clinic or online by bank transfer. The terms are set out in the contract for medical services
3Tests to prepare for surgery
Before surgery you have blood and urine tests, an ECG, an ultrasound and a gastroscopy, and see the specialists. The doctor gives you the exact list at the consultation.
4Surgery
The surgeon carries out the chosen bariatric method under general anaesthesia. After the operation the patient is monitored by the medical team.
5Inpatient stay
Your hospital stay after surgery lasts from 1–3 to 4–5 days under doctors' supervision; the length depends on how complex the operation was and how you feel.
6Recovery
When you are discharged, you get diet and recovery advice. Regular scheduled check-ups track your well-being, weight and test results, and the clinic team supports you for a year.
A plan is drawn up by the doctor at the consultation, with an explanation of how surgery will go
The consultation is free of charge, comes before surgery and obliges you to nothing.
Book a consultationDoctors
Surgeons to rely on
Andrey G. Ugay
27 years of experience
Lead bariatric surgeon
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
9 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
Your surgeon does the operation and follows your progress from the first consultation to the result.
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
We are with you at each stage
First contact at the clinic for you — from your first message through to the consultation
Patient support specialist
Replies to 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
With you before and while you stay with us, from booking to discharge
Patient support specialist
Helps with your preparation for surgery and stays in touch throughout your clinic stay
- Supports you before and after surgery
- Helps with documents and bookings
With you all through recovery, from discharge to the final check-up
Patient support specialist
Keeps in touch during recovery and books your follow-up visits with the surgeon
- Answers questions during recovery
- Books follow-up visits
Advantages
Why people trust City Medical Centre
An individual approach at each stage
We pick the best method for your health, lifestyle and goals, and our team is with you all the way.
Long-term
support after surgery
We help you adjust to new eating habits, follow your results and maintain them.
Real results that last
Better well-being, a higher quality of life and steady weight loss.
Your schedule is our priority
Open 24/7, we respect your time with easy booking and a personal approach, adapting to your pace.
Fixed prices
The surgeon decides on the method after the consultation and you get a clear price: no hidden fees, no unexpected costs on the way to your result.
FAQ
Answers to what people ask
before booking
Experienced bariatric surgeons carry out 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 and our coordinator will respond shortly and book you in for a consultation. The consultation with the bariatric surgeon is free.
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
The degree of obesity is mainly assessed with BMI: body weight (kg) divided by height squared (m²). As a rule, surgery is justified when BMI exceeds 40, or exceeds 35 alongside serious related conditions. In some cases lower values may also qualify for surgery if non-surgical approaches have failed.
The two are often mistaken for each other, but their goals are fundamentally different. Bariatric surgery provides medical treatment for obesity and related diseases. Changing how the digestive tract works, it deals with the causes of excess weight and metabolism. Plastic surgery modifies the body's outer contours; it does not treat obesity or affect metabolism.
City Medical Centre performs four main types of bariatric surgery: sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass (MGB) and SADI-S duodeno-ileal bypass. Each method is chosen individually based on BMI, related conditions and the patient's goals.
Our surgeons use modern laparoscopic technique: the operation goes through 4 small 5 to 15 mm punctures. With cosmetic sutures, the marks become almost invisible once healed.
Recovery depends on what you do. Office work: after 2–4 weeks. Physical work: after 1.5 months. Sport and activity: swimming is allowed after 30 days, other exercise is added gradually as weight drops. Travel and holidays: best planned no earlier than a month after surgery.
Eating changes gradually: liquid food first, then soft, then solid. The focus is protein, with high-calorie, fatty food kept to a minimum.
Pregnancy after bariatric surgery is possible, though doctors recommend waiting at least 12–18 months. In that time the body stabilizes, weight reaches its target and nutritional status returns to normal.
Yes, vitamins after bariatric surgery are a must. Because the digestive anatomy changes, the body absorbs some nutrients less well, so regular vitamin and mineral supplements become a permanent part of the patient's life.
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 for Yaoundé patients: price and what you get
Prices are in US dollars; the amount in brackets is an approximate conversion to XAF at the rate of 02.10.2026. The final price is fixed in your contract.
- Bariatric Surgeryfrom $3,600 (≈ XAF 2,100,000)
What is the price of bariatric surgery in Yaoundé?
Prices start from $3,600 (≈ XAF 2,100,000). The surgeon sets the final price at the free consultation, and it is fixed in the contract, with no hidden extras.
What does the price cover?
General anaesthesia, hospital monitoring, one year of support and a coordinator assigned from day one are all included.
How long are the procedure and recovery?
Hospital stay: 1–5 days, depending on the method and how you feel. Back to office work: after 2–4 weeks.
Is the first consultation free of charge?
Yes. There is no charge for the first consultation and no commitment. Start online with a message to the coordinator.
How will I know my exact price?
Tap WhatsApp or Telegram below. The coordinator replies to your questions and schedules a free consultation; there the doctor tells you the exact price.
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