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Specializes in spine surgery with a focus on implantation of artificial lumbar and cervical disks, endoscopic removal of lumbar disc hernias, and surgical treatment of spinal tumors.
Graduated from Medical University in Warsaw and has participated in numerous international internships and conferences in the USA, Germany, Monaco, Netherlands, Switzerland, and Spain. The doctor is also an author of several publications on neurosurgery.
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\nDay 2-3: Pre-Operation
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\nDay 5-7: Post-Operation
\nWeek 1-4: Rehabilitation
\nWeek 4-8: Rehabilitation Continued
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