LapObesity International is a metabolic bariatric surgery clinic in Athens, Greece. The center focuses on surgical and endoscopic weight-loss solutions. It was founded in 2004. The medical team has performed over 5,000 bariatric procedures. The Head of the department has around 20 years of clinical experience. Patients can expect to lose 25-35% of their total weight.
LapObesity is an IFSO-accredited Centre of Excellence. Dr. Dimitris P. Lapatsanis is an IFSO-EC Certified Surgeon of Excellence. The clinic uses AI-powered diagnostic protocols. Key procedures include gastric sleeve, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and SASI. The team includes two surgeons, an anesthesiologist, and a clinical dietitian. International patients usually stay in Athens for 7-10 days.
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