International Bariatric Center of Excellence
Why to choose bariatric surgery at the International Bariatric Center of Excellence
- Our surgeons have outstanding experience, have performed more than 2,800 operations, and are trusted by patients from more than 15 countries.
- Dr. Igors Troickis and Dr. Maksims Mukāns are members of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) and the Lithuanian Bariatric Surgery Society.
- The main value is patient safety, which is achieved by the following standards:
1. All surgeons regularly update their knowledge and skills at bariatric congresses and trainings, as well as share their experience with colleagues.
2. During surgery, bleeding and blood flow tests are done, as well as subtypes of classical surgeries are performed providing safer manipulations.
3. The latest generation of ultrasonic surgical devices are used.
4. Patients are observed during the first postoperative year and every year afterwards.
6. Internal audit is regularly conducted analysing clinical data and video recordings of operations. - A professional bariatric team (more than 25 health professionals) takes care of a patient from the first consultation to reaching the desired results and beyond.
- Pre-operative health assessment is provided at your convenience during any working day in one place – at AIWA Clinic.
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What is bariatric surgery?
Bariatric operation helps to change body’s digestion processes, contributing to weight loss.
Bariatric surgery is a modern, safe, and effective treatment method for obesity and metabolic disorders. After bariatric surgery, patient takes in and digests less food, thus surplus does not accumulate in body, allowing to lose up to 80% of excess weight within the first year after surgery. Bariatric surgery can improve the quality of life! One of the types of bariatric surgeries is the gastric balloon placement procedure.
Stories of the patients
Frequently asked questions
Is bariatric surgery safe?
Bariatric surgery for treatment of obesity is very popular in the developed countries, especially in the United States, where this method has been used for more than twenty-five years and 98% of the patients are satisfied with the results. During these years, the bariatric method has been perfected. Latvian residents who are unable to get rid of extra kilos for a long time choose to have this operation more and more often.
How long does bariatric surgery take?
At our clinic, bariatric surgery lasts 105 minutes on average. About 9% of operations last 85 minutes, while 2-3% of operations last longer than 180 minutes.
What are the costs of bariatric surgery (surgical treatment of obesity)?
The cost of bariatric surgery for residents of Latvia is €3729*, and for non-residents, it is €4307*. The choice of method may affect the cost of the procedure.
*The price does not include specialist consultations, anesthesia, or inpatient stay costs.
