Weight loss surgery

At “Kardiolita” weight loss surgeries are performed by a doctor Prof. Antanas Mickevicius . The surgeon is very experienced and well known amongst the leading gastric surgeons worldwide. In the past few years more than 600 surgeries were performed.

• All procedures are performed using laparoscopic technique – during treatment, the video camera and instruments are inserted through several small incisions without opening the abdominal cavity.
• In the absence of complications, patient is discharged home from hospital 2 days after the surgery, and can return to work or normal activities within two weeks.
• Short waiting lists - the procedure can be arranged at a time convenient for the patient.

TARGET PATIENT GROUPS

• Women and men of different age with BMI³ 40 kg/m²;
• BMI³ 35 kg/m²+ adjacent diseases:
  • Diabetes
  • Hypertonia
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Sleep apnea
• Patients in whom conservative measures are ineffective.

MORBID OBESITY (BEGINS AT A BMI OF 40) 

The basic cause of obesity is an energy imbalance between calories consumed and calories expended. To be considered for weight-loss surgery, a patient must meet the following qualifications:

• No endocrine disorders, that cause the morbid obesity
• Psychological stability 
• Understanding how the surgical operation causes loss of weight
• Awareness of the fact, that the surgery itself does not ensure the weight loss
• No mental illness, drug dependence or alcohol addiction
• Agreement to stay under long-lasting postoperative supervision

we offer ALL-INCLUSIVE prices with NO HIDDEN FEES. price INCLUDEs: 

• Pre-operative tests
• Consultation with endocrinologist
• Consultation with gastroenterologist
• Consultation with anesthesiologist
• Consultation with surgeon
• Surgery
• Surgeon visits and consultations after the surgery
• Full medical care in the hospital
• Hospital stay with 5 daily meals
• All needed medications while in the hospital
• Consultation with dietition
• Diet programme
• Medical Manager to assist at all times
• Help with organizing the trip

REFUND FROM NHS AND HSE

The hospital can provide help to patients with the documents needed to claim a refund from NHS and HSE for medical treatment provided abroad.