Ponderas Academic Hospital specializes in liver cancer removal with surgeons performing over 1,000 minimally invasive procedures annually. The procedure typically costs around $12,540. Dr. Catalin Copaescu, Director of the Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, has _doctor_9347_years_ of experience in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgeries, including complex abdominal procedures. The hospital holds JCI and SRC accreditations, ensuring adherence to international healthcare standards.
Ponderas Academic Hospital is a JCI-accredited private multi-specialty center in Bucharest. It holds 10 international accreditations including SRC and BSCE. Its main specialty is bariatric surgery.
Dr. Catalin Copaescu is the first surgeon in Romania to hold both European (IFSO-EC) and American (SRC) certifications in bariatric surgery. He serves as the Director of the Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence at Ponderas Academic Hospital. Dr. Copaescu performs over 1,000 minimally invasive procedures each year. He specializes in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgeries for metabolic, colorectal, and hernia conditions.
Ponderas Academic Hospital is a JCI-accredited private multi-specialty center in Bucharest. It holds 10 international accreditations including SRC and BSCE. Its main specialty is bariatric surgery.
This procedure eliminates malignant liver cells, offering a chance for full recovery with surgical precision.
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