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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) in Meliva Kardiolita Hospital

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Highest-Rated Clinic for Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
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Highest-Rated Clinic for Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
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About the clinic

Gastric sleeve surgery is performed at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital in Vilnius, Lithuania. The procedure may cost around €6,200 and includes 2 nights hospitalization. The clinic is JCI-accredited - the only one in Baltic States - ensuring international safety standards.

About the Procedure

Sleeve gastrectomy reduces stomach size by about 75%. The laparoscopic method uses Karl Storz equipment for minimal invasion. Patients stay 2 nights post-surgery for monitoring. The approach limits hunger hormones while allowing healthy digestion.

Included in Package

  • Surgery with anesthesia
  • 2-night hospital stay with medications
  • Pre-operative medical testing
  • 4 specialist consultations (surgeon, endocrinologist, gastroenterologist, anesthesiologist)
  • Dietitian planning with personalized program
  • Airport transfers

Surgeon Profile

Dr. Antanas Mickevicius has 21 years experience in bariatric surgery. The professor performs 200+ weight loss procedures yearly. He trained in Sweden, UK, and Netherlands. Dr. Mickevicius belongs to IFSO, the leading global bariatric surgery association.

Clinic Advantages

The hospital maintains a 4.7/5 patient rating. 92% of patients recommend the facility. Modern laparoscopic equipment ensures precise stomach resection. Academic and clinical expertise combine in the treatment approach.

Those considering permanent weight loss solutions can discuss options with the surgical team. Individual assessments determine final pricing.

Highlights

1998 Year of foundation
510 doctors
Highest-Rated Clinic for Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
298000 patients per year
Most Popular Clinic for Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)

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Special offers

Weight Loss Surgery
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
The special offer has a standard range of medical services offered by a clinic, additional benefits like accommodation, transfer and etc.

Treatments prices in the clinic

Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.
Orthopedics
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Arthroscopy $3556.99 - $4742.66

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Licences

Clinic license for Meliva Kardiolita Hospital issued by Ministry of Health Lithuania, 2023

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Joint Commission International  certificate for Meliva Kardiolita Hospital
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US, Joint Commission International certificate for Meliva Kardiolita Hospital

Meliva Kardiolita Hospital : more details about the clinic

Lithuania, Vilnius

Meliva Kardiolita Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in Vilnius, Lithuania. Founded in 1998 by world-class surgeons Vytautas Sirvydis and Giedrius Uzdavinys, it is the only hospital in the Baltic States accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), confirming its high standards in management, equipment, and medical care.

Key facts:

  • 29 medical specialties.

  • 44 beds and 4 operating rooms.

  • Intensive care unit for 10 patients.

  • Own laboratory and rehabilitation center.

  • Over 500 surgical procedures per year.

  • Best survival rates in Lithuania.

Main specialties:

  • Bariatric surgery (gastric bypass, gastric sleeve).

  • Plastic and reconstructive surgery.

  • Orthopedic surgery and joint replacement.

  • Cardiology and cardiac surgery.

  • Vascular, general, abdominal, urology, and gynecology.

  • Eye surgery, diagnostics, and full health check-ups.

Services for international patients:

  • Personal English-speaking coordinator.

  • In-house certified laboratory with full diagnostic capabilities.

  • 24/7 nursing care (at least one nurse per patient).

  • Individual diet plans (five meals per day).

  • On-site rehabilitation center.

Clinical performance:

  • 99% success rate in coronary artery bypass, despite 80% of cardiology patients being NYHA class III–IV.

  • Less than 2% overall complication rate post-surgery.

  • Endoprostheses function for 17–18 years on average; 3% post-op complications.

  • Over 300 surgeries annually in the general surgery department, with more than 15% being bariatric.

  • 95% success in conservative treatment of urological infections; 8% complication rate post-surgery.

  • 1% non-infectious complication rate in plastic surgery.

Additional services
Transfer
Airport to clinic
free
Clinic to airport
free
Language assistance
Available
free
Accommodation
Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily
What procedures do patients have most often?
The most common procedures in the hospital are:
  • Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)

Patient reviews

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GOOD Film

Mar 6, 2020
Pone,AUŠRA BERNOTIENĖ jeigu jus matot šita komenta jums turi but geda,sakau tik iš savo patirties,jokiu budu neaikit pas šita gydytoja na jaigu tiktai norit atsiminti ir pajausti aiforija koks buvo sovetmečio aptarnavimas ir gidimas ;).O jeigu sakiti apie tai kaip pone Aušra gido tai toks ispudis kad visa savo milžina klasifikacija gavo sovetu sajunguje ir metodika irgi pas ja senoviška-galima pasakiti autentiška,visiškai nenori klausitis paciento ir derintis del gidimo,, apie gripa išmano neblogau aštuntoko ir apie gidima irgi.Gieda kad mokomoj klinikoj yra tokie daktarai kaip pone Aušra,bet tikiesimes kad ponei Aušrai liko nedaug iki pensijos;).

Arunas Sajus

Nov 29, 2019
Suprantu jog čia ne diskusijų klubas ir kiekvienas turi savo apsilankymo Kardiolitoje patirtį. Man užkliuvo nepatenkintų žmonių atsiliepimai. Žinoma jog kiekvieno skausmas ir liga patys svarbiausi, na o kai moki pinigus "tave turi ant rankų nešioti" . Sutikčiau su tuo jei visose Lietuvos gydymo įstaigose būtų bent kokia tvarka. Jeigu valstybinė sistema dirbtų normaliai, tuomet privačioms klinikoms reikėtų surasti savo klientus. O kai to nėra, kokia alternatyva? Lankiausi čia nekartą, o reikalui esant ir vėl vyksiu tikrai. Nesklandumų nutinka bet kuriam darbe, na ir apsilankymą buvo nukėlę ir palaukti pusvalandį teko, bet tai niekaip nepablogino atliekamų tyrimų ar konsultacijų kokybės. Ačiū Kardiolitos personalui ir sėkmės Jūsų darbe. O tiems kurie nusivylėte linkiu surasti geresnę gydymo įstaigą, tokios neradus dėkite pinigėlį į voką ir su juo, kaip anksčiau į polikliniką.

Vykintas Jonušas

Mar 2, 2020
Gana neblogai

Jovita Girniukaitienė

Jan 30, 2020
Ačiū neurologei Daliai Matačiūnienei už savo profesionalumą! Išsamiai aiškinosi, kuo skundžiasi mama, skyrė reikalingus tyr. Kitą dieną po darbo valandų paskambino ir pakomentavo atsakymą, nes pacientė atvyko iš Kėdainių raj. Dar taip niekur nemačiusi :) Pati klinika tvarkinga, rūbinės darbuotojas neleidžia klaidžioti, nukreipia kur reikia :) Eilės trumpos, su siuntimu kompiuterinis tomografas buvo nemokamas! Wow! Visas personalas buvo labai mandagus ir su šypsena. Ačiū!

Bozena Sibik

Jan 31, 2020
Labai nepatiko.negavom jokio atsakymo kuo atvažiavom.išsiuntie i Santariškies 😪😔veltui išmesti pinigai.gaila

Jella Gella

Feb 11, 2020
Puiki privati klinika, kurioje yra vieni geriausių gydytojų Lietuvoje. Čia teikiamos visos medicinos paslaugos Lietuvos ir užsienio pacientams. Greitas aptarnavimas, malonus priėmimas.

Asta Grig

Dec 31, 2019
Echoskopą atliko, bet paklausius, kas kaip vos pratarė kelis žodžius. Susimoki už paslaugą, bet gauni tik techninį aptarnavimą. Jei gydytojai daugiau kalbėtų privačiuose įstaiguose, keltų pasitikėjimą ir pačiu gydytoju, ir gydymo įstaiga.

Eglė Rimeikienė

Sep 14, 2019
Kardiolita yra medicininiu paslaugu klinika. Cia atliekamos mokamos arba is dalies mokamos medicinines paslaugos. Jeigu turi siuntima (siuntimas galioja 1 men) medicinines paslaugos - nemokamos. Kardiolita turi nemazai medicinines irangos, kurios neturi valstybines poliklinikos. Prie Kardiolitos yra nedidele nemokama automobiliu stovejimo aikstele

Vilmantas Paulauskas

Sep 14, 2019
Labai žema registratūros darbo kultūra.Solidžiai klinikai priklauso turėti solidžias darbuotojas o ne kaimietes,kurios kalbėti nemoka.Kainos neatitinka paslaugų kokybės.Be reikalo išmesti pinigai.Nepatogus privažiavimas.

Dmitry Antipin

May 11, 2019
Took a comprehensive health check there this winter, at the time they had a great value for the price. You really get lots of things checked and summarized for you in a short time. Consultations quality varies from doctor to doctor. Most were really good, some were questionable, but overall I was very happy.

Laisvės pr. 64A, Vilnius 05263, Lithuania

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