Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) in KCM Clinic

KCM Clinic is a multi-specialty medical center in Jelenia Góra, Poland, a one-hour drive from Wrocław and Prague, opened in 2011. The clinic operates 12 departments with 36 beds, and a team of 90 doctors treats around 2,500 patients a year across bariatric surgery, plastic surgery, orthopedics, minimally invasive spine surgery and gynecology.

Why choose KCM Clinic

• Package prices: treatment programmes may include medical consultations and diagnostics, the surgical procedure, hospitalisation, accommodation, meals and airport or hotel transfers; the exact services included depend on the individual programme and are confirmed before the patient's arrival.
• International patient coordination: a dedicated team helps with appointment scheduling, treatment arrangements, communication with the medical team, transfers and practical aspects of the stay.
• Modern treatment methods: KCM specialists use 3D visualisation in laparoscopic surgery, ultrasonic liposuction, joint replacement with Zimmer Biomet implants and minimally invasive endoscopic spinal procedures.
• International medical cooperation: KCM Clinic cooperates with international medical institutions, including Stanford Health, a network of 150 medical centers, creating opportunities for professional exchange and education.

Bariatric surgery

The Weight Loss Surgery Center at KCM specialises in surgical treatment of obesity and metabolic disorders. Selected laparoscopic procedures are performed using the Olympus 3D visualisation system, which may be applied during sleeve gastrectomy and mini gastric bypass, depending on the patient's individual medical assessment.

Comprehensive weight loss programme

Depending on the individual programme, it may include:

• comprehensive pre-operative assessment and diagnostics
• laparoscopic bariatric surgery performed with 3D visualisation technology
• sleeve gastrectomy or mini gastric bypass, depending on the patient's individual indications
• airport transfer and transportation during the treatment stay
• hotel accommodation
• hospitalisation and post-operative medical care
• an individual weight-loss programme for the first 7 weeks following surgery
• a long-term weight-maintenance programme extending up to 5 years

Bariatric surgery is considered part of a broader, long-term approach to weight management; KCM combines surgical treatment with nutritional and lifestyle support to help patients adapt to the changes following surgery.

Plastic surgery

The plastic surgery department offers aesthetic and reconstructive procedures covering the breast, body, face and neck, as well as selected reconstructive procedures, individually planned according to each patient's anatomy, medical history and expectations.

Breast surgery

• breast augmentation with silicone implants
• breast lift (mastopexy)
• breast reduction
• breast lift with implants
• breast implant replacement and removal
• nipple and areola correction
• gynecomastia surgery
• breast reconstruction following mastectomy

Patients can choose from different implant options, including MENTOR and POLYTECH implants, depending on the surgeon's recommendation.

Body contouring

• abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), mini-abdominoplasty and extended (Fleur-de-Lis) abdominoplasty
• thigh lift, arm lift (brachioplasty), back lift, lower body lift
• removal of excess skin
• fat transfer and fat grafting
• ultrasonic liposuction, performed under local anesthesia, which can be combined with other body-contouring procedures when clinically appropriate

Facial plastic surgery

• facelift and neck lift, midface lift
• rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, post-traumatic nasal reconstruction, septoplasty, nasal tip correction
• upper and lower eyelid surgery, brow lift
• otoplasty (ear correction), earlobe repair
• selected facial reconstructive procedures

Intimate surgery

Selected intimate and reconstructive procedures are available, including labiaplasty and extended labiaplasty. The final treatment plan, procedure and price are confirmed following an individual consultation with the plastic surgeon.

Orthopedics

KCM orthopedic surgeons are experts in knee and hip joint replacement and have performed over 4,500 surgeries.

• hip joint replacement with Zimmer Biomet implants (USA), with cemented or uncemented prostheses made from polyethylene, titanium or ceramics chosen individually for each patient
• knee joint replacement with Zimmer Biomet implants, partial or full, depending on medical indications
• knee, shoulder and ankle arthroscopy, performed for diagnostic or treatment purposes through punctures up to 1-2 cm with a mini-camera
• ACL / cruciate ligament reconstruction
• bunion surgery, hammer toe correction
• carpal tunnel surgery, trigger finger release
• ankle arthrodesis and selected reconstructive procedures
• PRP and biological therapies, including stem cell injections to support joint regeneration

Before surgery, patients undergo consultations and diagnostic examinations. Following surgery, patients can benefit from specialised physiotherapy and rehabilitation at KCM's dedicated Rehabilitation Center, with individually tailored programmes.

Spine surgery

Minimally invasive spine surgery is one of KCM Clinic's key specialties, with a dedicated Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Center in Jelenia Góra; doctors have carried out over 3,000 interventions so far. Specialists perform minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures for conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, accessing the affected area through a small skin incision with an endoscope and high-definition camera for continuous visual control.

• endoscopic removal of herniated discs
• endoscopic decompression of spinal stenosis
• foraminotomy
• endoscopic cervical and lumbar spine procedures
• vertebroplasty
• percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD)
• coblation / nucleotomy / discectomy

Compared with conventional open approaches, minimally invasive techniques may allow a shorter hospital stay and recovery period in appropriately selected patients; the suitability of an endoscopic procedure is determined by the spine specialist following review of the patient's medical history and diagnostic imaging. KCM coordinates pre-operative assessment, surgery, hospitalisation, accommodation and transportation for international patients; patients undergoing endoscopic spine surgery will most likely stay at the clinic for approximately two days, although the final discharge decision is made by the treating medical team.

Gynecology

The gynecology department specialises in minimally invasive surgery, including procedures performed using 3D laparoscopic technology, for conditions such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, ovarian conditions and fertility-related problems.

• diagnostic laparoscopy
• laparoscopic hysterectomy and supracervical hysterectomy
• laparoscopic myomectomy for uterine fibroids
• laparoscopic ovarian cyst removal
• laparoscopic removal of the ovary or fallopian tube
• laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis, including deeply infiltrating endometriosis
• laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy
• laparoscopic treatment of stress urinary incontinence
• fallopian tube microsurgery in infertility, tubal ligation reversal
• selected hysteroscopic, vaginal and open abdominal procedures where minimally invasive treatment is not appropriate

KCM treats ovarian endometriosis, endometriosis affecting the ovaries and fallopian tubes, and deeply infiltrating endometriosis involving the bladder or rectovaginal area; the surgical approach is determined individually depending on the location and extent of the disease. Fibroids are treated with laparoscopic or hysteroscopic techniques, or with open abdominal surgery for larger fibroids, depending on size, location and characteristics.

For international patients, KCM coordinates consultations, diagnostics, surgery, hospitalisation, accommodation and transportation. Optional services include an airport-to-clinic transfer (€270), accommodation at a partner hotel near the clinic (85 EUR for a single room, 100 EUR for a double room) and free language assistance.