Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
Meliva Kardiolita Hospital, Vilnius , Vilnius, Lithuania
15 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English , Lithuanian
Specialises in:
Dr. Antanas Mickevicius is a popular Bariatric surgeon in Lithuania. Dr. Mickevicius has nearly 30 years of experiences a bariatric surgeon in Lithuania. His areas of expertise include Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Plication. Dr. Antanas Mickevicius graduated from the Kaunas Medical University. He underwent training in different countries including Sweden, the UK, and the Netherlands. Currently, Dr. Antanas Mickevicius is the lead bariatric and upper GI surgeon at Kauno Klinikos university hospital and Kardiolita Hospital, Lithuania as well as a consultant bariatric surgeon at Royal Stoke University hospital, UK.
Dr. Antanas Mickevicius is a reputed weight loss surgeon in Lithuania. He performs over 200 bariatric surgeries in the UK and Lithuania every year. He has participated in various national and international conferences. He is a member of the Lithuanian Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery and International Federation of Surgery for Obesity (IFSO).
The conditions whose treatment is being provided by Dr. Antanas Mickevicius are as follows::
Being overweight is not an individual problem but it introduces to you various health conditions which are developed as a result of the excess weight. It is not just anecdotal but their is good scientific reason to realise that conditions like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea are all resultant of someone being overweight. Weight gain reversal and preventing the adding of more weight becomes a reality by the procedures performed by the surgeon.
The signs and symptoms which are a sure go ahead for someone to qualify for Bariatric Surgery are:
Co-morbidities are also present when you are suffering from obesity and these make it even more important for you to get the Bariatric surgery. We bring to you the many co-morbidities that have a natural correlation with being obese.:
Being overweight is never a problem that comes alone but is always accompanied with related health conditions like Hypertension, Respiratory disorders, Type II diabetes and Osteoarthritis.
The doctor is present during the operating hours of 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays and on weekends from 10 am to 2 pm.. The surgeon has specialised and indepth experience which has ensured that the patients have been happy with the best results regards the solution to obesity and related issues.
The popular procedures performed by Dr. Antanas Mickevicius are as follows:
The digestion of the food is changed with Gastric bypass operation and thus it is known as one of the most effective weight loss procedures. Sleeve Gastrectomy, Minigastric bypass and Gastric bands are some of the other popular Bariatric surgeries which have shown promising results. Though few and far between, there are some risks associated with weight loss procedures such as:
• Acid reflux • Anesthesia-related risks • Chronic nausea and vomiting • Dilation of esophagus • Inability to eat certain foods • Infection • Obstruction of stomach • Weight gain or failure to lose weightBook a secure video consultation for expert Weight Loss Specialist care.
Dr. Mickevicius has nearly 30 years of experiences a bariatric surgeon in Lithuania.
Dr. Antanas Mickevicius’s primary treatment and surgery include Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Plication.
Yes, Dr. Antanas Mickevičius provides online consultation via MediGence.
It costs 120USD to consult online with the expert Bariatric surgeon.
He is a member of the Lithuanian Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery and International Federation of Surgery for Obesity (IFSO).
We need to consult a bariatric surgeon like Dr. Antanas Mickevicius for queries regarding weight loss surgery, Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Plication.
The expert Bariatric Surgeon from Lithuania can be easily consulted online by registering your profile with MediGence and writing down your query. An appointment for a consultation with the expert will be scheduled. After the payment via PayPal, the Online Teleconsultation will connect the expert and the patient through a live F2F session.
The Bariatric Surgeons provide assistance to patients in losing weight and in avoiding to gain back the excess weight. The procedures performed by Bariatric Surgeon are not just a solution for obesity but bring in several health benefits as well.:
• Long-term remission for type 2 diabetes • Improved cardiovascular health • Better mental health • Remove sleep apnea • Joint pain relief • Improved fertilityThe procedures help in either reducing the food intake or by keeping a check on how much nutrients are absorbed by the body or with a combination of both. Prescribing medicines and tests as well as recommending dietary and lifestyle changes post the procedures is all the responsibility of Bariatric surgeon.
Here are the recommended tests prior to and during consultation with a Bariatric Surgeon.:
As the direction of treatment is based on these tests, it is important to get these tests performed on the patients. Any persons physiological status can be gauged by the urine and blood tests which are recommended by the Bariatric Surgeon quite often. Electrocardiogram, Pulmonary function testing, Echocardiogram and Cardiology evaluation provide the a good picture of the condition of the heart and the respiratory functions.
When your health condition due to obesity has not improved despite all the alternative treatment methods and efforts then you must go to see a Bariatric Surgeon. When you are making the decision to visit the Bariatric Surgeon please also make sure that your health and weight are a right match. Both for post operative rehabilitation as well as pre operative preparation a consultation with the surgeon can be arranged.
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