As a multidisciplinary hospital, at KCM Clinic we offer a wide range of procedures, including advanced minimally invasive surgery for obesity and metabolic surgery, aesthetic plastic surgery, orthopaedics and spine surgery. When it comes to weight-loss surgery, we have helped hundreds of patients take back control over their health. And while the idea of travelling…
Obesity is a complex disease involving abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. An individual is considered overweight if their Body Mass Index (BMI) is 25, and obese if it’s over 30. According to the WHO, in 2016, almost 2 billion people were overweight globally. This figure underlines how the issue…
If you’re on a quest for a safe and innovative solution to shed excess weight, the gastric balloon could be the answer you’ve been seeking. This sophisticated medical innovation, meticulously crafted from durable silicone rubber, is strategically designed to reside within your stomach, playing a pivotal role in reducing its capacity and fostering a sense…
Single Anastomosis Duodeno-ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy, or SADI-S, is a bariatric procedure to help you lose weight if you’re affected by severe obesity. Obesity is a disorder that has been affecting an increasing number of people worldwide. Among the obesity-related diseases are type II diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnoea syndrome, as well as…
Obesity is a serious and complex medical condition that can lead to many other health issues and result in an overall deterioration of a patient’s wellbeing if left untreated. Living with the baggage of excess weight can be difficult and affect every aspect of your life. It shouldn’t come as a surprise then that more and…
Many patients have chosen to have weight-loss surgery abroad in the last few years. There are a few different reasons for this: the main driver for an increase in popularity of weight-loss surgery abroad is cost. Travelling to get a procedure done abroad can be very convenient compared to the US or the UK. Most…
Gastric sleeve surgery, or laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, is a weight-loss procedure that involves reducing the size of your stomach in order to reduce the amount of food intake. Dr. Grzegorz Kowalski, MD, PhD is KCM Clinic’s General Surgery Specialist, Oncological Surgery Specialist, and Bariatrician. His specialty fields include oncological surgery, laparoscopic surgery for general surgery…
Bariatric treatment comprises a series of surgical and non-surgical procedures to help you lose weight. These procedures are recommended for individuals who are obese or severly obese and no diet or exercise plan has really helped them lose enough weight. Each weight loss procedure works differently and the doctor will recommend which one best works…
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is the umbrella term for a series of medical procedures that help you lose weight. Bariatric procedures are generally recommended for people who are obese or severely obese. If you have struggled and failed to lose weight, weight loss surgery might be an option. Procedures include: ✔️…
In recent years, there has been a notable surge in the trend of traveling abroad for medical procedures. This growing interest in what is commonly known as medical tourism can be attributed to various factors, with the increased accessibility and affordability of both travel and medical treatments in other countries being among the most prominent.…
