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Dr. Prodromos Laftsidis

Dr. Prodromos Laftsidis

Kidney Transplant and General Surgeon ·
, London, United Kingdom

24 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Bulgarian, Greek, Turkish

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About Dr. Prodromos Laftsidis

  • Dr Prodromos (Makis) Laftsidis is a Consultant Kidney Transplant, Vascular Access, and General Surgeon.
  • He has a specialist interest in robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery.
  • His clinical expertise includes living donor nephrectomy and renal transplantation.
  • He performs polycystic nephrectomies and robotic adrenalectomies.
  • He is skilled in laparoscopic inguinal and incisional hernia repair.
  • Dr Laftsidis specialises in complex vascular access surgery.
  • He performs AV fistula and graft formation for dialysis.
  • He carries out a port-a-cath insertion for chemotherapy.
  • He holds an RCS position as Regional Director for London North Central.
  • He also serves as a Responsible Officer for the GMC.
  • Dr Laftsidis participates in national recruitment for consultant surgical posts in the NHS and Ministry of Defence.

Conditions treated by Dr Prodromos Laftsidis

  • Kidney transplant and related conditions
  • Renal failure requiring transplantation or vascular access
  • Polycystic kidney disease requiring nephrectomy
  • Adrenal tumours requiring adrenalectomy
  • Inguinal and incisional hernias

Area of Interest

  • Kidney transplantation
  • Living donor nephrectomy
  • Robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery
  • Complex vascular access surgery for dialysis
  • Robotic adrenalectomy

Qualification

  • Graduated in Medicine, Medical University Plovdiv (2001)

Work Experiences

    Certifications (1)

    • Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS)

    Memberships (1)

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    Procedures Performed

    Appendectomy
    Hemicolectomy
    Inguinal Hernia Repair
    Kidney Stone Removal
    Kidney Transplant
    Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal
    Vulvar Cancer Treatment
    Whipple's Procedure

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Prodromos Laftsidis is available to teleconsult on the MediGence platform.

    The consultation can last from 15 to 30 minutes. It may exceed the estimated time, depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions.

    We have Medical specialists and board-certified doctors on our panel of doctors. The consultation will be organised within 24 to 48 hours or based on the availability of the doctor and the patient.

    No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.

    The option to share your medical records is available between the steps of the form provided to you on the website.

    Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, you can go ahead with treatment packages for your diagnosis with the help of our case managers.

    Yes. The cost estimate will be provided to you by our case manager, including the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and crucial information about traveling to your medical destination.

    FAQ's Related to General surgeon

    A general surgeon diagnoses and treats a wide range of conditions affecting the abdomen, digestive tract, skin, soft tissues, and other areas that may require surgical intervention.

    You should see a general surgeon if you have hernias, gallbladder or appendiceal issues, abdominal pain requiring surgery, tumours, or other conditions your doctor recommends for surgical evaluation.

    A general surgeon treats hernias, appendicitis, gallbladder disease, abdominal tumours, trauma injuries, and skin lesions and performs surgeries like laparoscopic procedures and minimally invasive surgeries.

    Yes, many general surgeons perform laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgeries for faster recovery and smaller incisions.

    Some general surgeons specialise in transplant surgery, such as kidney transplantation, but this typically requires additional specialised training.

    Common procedures include hernia repair, appendectomy, gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy), laparoscopic abdominal surgery, and removal of benign or malignant tumours.

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