The most-performed bariatric surgery worldwide, available in Bogotá with US-trained surgeons, top-tier private hospitals, and a full multidisciplinary team that follows you for 12 months after the operation.
Gastric sleeve60–70% excess weight loss
Your procedure is performed with minimally invasive technique — and, when your case calls for it, the Da Vinci robotic system with only three incisions. Less scarring, less pain and a faster recovery, so most international patients are cleared to fly home in as little as 8 days.
Minimally invasiveLaparoscopic & robotic — no open surgery
3 incisionsDa Vinci robotic — GOG are pioneers of the 3-incision technique in Colombia
~8 daysTypical time before international patients fly homeVertical sleeve gastrectomy — most people just say "the sleeve" — is a laparoscopic procedure that removes about 75–80% of your stomach. What is left behind is a narrow tube the size of a banana. You will still feel hungry, but you will fill up on a fraction of what you ate before.
The sleeve is restrictive: it limits how much you can eat in a sitting. It does not reroute your intestines (that is the bypass), and it does not block calorie absorption (your gut still works normally). The weight loss comes from a smaller stomach plus a measurable drop in the hunger hormone ghrelin, which is largely produced by the part of the stomach that gets removed.
All-inclusive package. No hidden fees. Quote confirmed within 24 hours of your virtual consultation.
How GOG self-pay pricing compares to the major bariatric destinations.
| Country | Sleeve cost (USD) | Bypass cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| USA (self-pay) | $20,000–25,000 | $25,000–35,000 |
| Mexico (Tijuana) | $4,500–6,000 | $6,500–8,000 |
| Turkey (Istanbul) | $4,000–5,500 | $5,500–7,500 |
| Colombia (GOG) | $7,800–10,300 | $7,800–12,000 |
What happens, when, and how long you need to be in Bogotá.
Free 45–50 minute video call with one of our surgeons. We review your medical history and prior weight-loss attempts.
Within 24 hours we send your USD quote and the pre-op test checklist.
Labs, EKG, anesthesia clearance, nutrition consult, psychology evaluation.
Laparoscopic procedure, 60–90 minutes. Country or Shaio — all private top-tier private hospitals.
Bilingual coordinator, prescribed nutrition plan, daily check-ins. Hotel cost not included in the surgical package — booked separately.
Monthly video visits with the medical team. Labs at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months.
All three of our bariatric surgeons perform this procedure. Each has 15+ years of experience. You will be matched based on availability and personal fit during your first consultation.
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). 15+ years in minimally invasive bariatric surgery. Trained at Universidad de la Sabana and FUCS, where she serves as an associate professor.
View full profile →Co-founder of GOG. Da Vinci certified robotic bariatric surgeon. 10+ years and 1,000+ patients. Associate professor at Universidad El Bosque, leading the GICS minimally invasive surgery research line.
View full profile →Co-founder of GOG. 18+ years and 2,000+ bariatric procedures. Head of General Surgery and Renal Transplant at Clínica Shaio. Pioneer of 3-incision Da Vinci robotic bariatric surgery in Colombia.
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Real Global Obesity Group patients, published with their written consent. Bariatric surgery results vary from person to person and depend on individual adherence to the post-operative plan — these images do not guarantee a specific outcome.
Private 45–50 minute virtual consultation. English-speaking team. You leave with a written assessment and your USD quote within 24 hours.
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