Ponderas Academic Hospital is the only Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery for Southeastern Europe, validated by 10 international accreditations. Dr. Simona Filip performs the laparoscopic procedure, after which patients receive monitoring for one night in the ICU before a private hospital room. This comprehensive package costs around $8,599 and includes surgery, a 2-day hospital stay, 5 nights of hotel accommodation, and a dedicated patient navigator for long-term follow-up care. The pre-operative protocol features an extensive 4-6 hour medical clearance with 11 specialized assessments for thorough preparation.