Gastric Sleeve: 10 answers from Dr. Grzegorz Kowalski, MD, PhD

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…

When is the right moment to consider weight loss surgery?

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: ✔️…

Medical Tourism in Europe

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.…

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The Beginning of Problems With Body Weight in Women With PCOS

Significant weight gain often results from health and personal factors. People who struggle with obesity have various life situations and health problems. However, overweight women with PCOS share stories that have many similarities. It starts from a gradual weight gain without any lifestyle changes or excessive indulgence. Then, women experience sudden feelings of hunger even…

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty abroad: How does it work?

Many patients have decided to travel abroad to get surgery in the last few years, for a variety of reasons: high-quality treatments at affordable prices, virtually non-existent waiting lists, and the possibility to combine your medical stay with a trip to a country you’ve never been to. As medical technology and techniques advance, the treatment…