SILS Gastric Sleeve in Antalya, Türkiye
SILS stands for single-incision laparoscopic surgery. The stomach is reduced exactly as in a standard sleeve, but through one small cut, usually at the navel, rather than several. You stay 2 nights in hospital and 7 at the hotel.
At a glance
| Procedure type | Single-incision laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SILS) |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | General anaesthesia |
| Hospital stay | 2 nights |
| Hotel stay | 7 nights |
| Typical trip length | Around 9–10 days; your surgeon confirms |
| Aftercare | 2 years of remote follow-up |
Who may be suitable?
The starting criteria match a standard gastric sleeve, so a BMI of 40 or more, or 35–40 with an obesity-related condition. Body shape and previous abdominal surgery also matter, and your surgeon decides after assessment.
If a standard keyhole sleeve fits you better, the surgeon will say why. Background reading: what is gastric sleeve surgery.
How the process works
You send a WhatsApp message and your medical information. If the surgeon thinks the operation is appropriate, we send a written plan.
- Fly to Antalya. A VIP transfer collects you from the airport.
- Meet the surgeon for an examination and tests.
- Have surgery, then stay 2 nights in hospital.
- Recover at the hotel with check-ups until the team clears you to fly.
- Keep in touch with us for 2 years of remote follow-up.
What is included
- Surgery at a partner hospital
- 2 hospital nights
- 7 hotel nights
- VIP airport transfers
- Pre-operative tests
- Post-operative medications
- Coordinator support
- 2-year aftercare
Your personalised quote reflects your assessment and any extra tests.
Risks and recovery
The main risks are the same as for a standard sleeve. They include bleeding, infection, a leak from the staple line, blood clots and reflux, and a hernia can develop at the incision site. The sleeve is permanent, and vitamin and mineral supplements are needed for life.
The surgeon may add small incisions during the operation if that proves more appropriate. Your diet builds up in stages over several weeks. See how long to stay in Antalya after surgery and flying after surgery.
Your surgeon
Dr. Direnç Yiğit
General Surgeon, specialist in Gastroenterological Surgery
Frequently asked questions
How is a SILS sleeve different from a standard sleeve?
Only in access. One small incision at the navel replaces several.
Is single-incision surgery possible for everyone?
No. It depends on your body shape and medical history.
How long will I be in hospital?
Two nights, then 7 nights at the hotel.
Are vitamins needed afterwards?
Yes, for life, with regular blood tests.
Who looks after me once I'm home?
We do, remotely, for 2 years. See aftercare after surgery abroad.
To ask whether a SILS sleeve may suit you, Message us on WhatsApp or Request a medical review.
Book your online consultation
Tell us which treatment you are considering and a coordinator will explain the pre-assessment. There is no obligation to book, and the doctor decides whether a treatment suits you.