Piotr Major

The professor is a surgeon in general and bariatric surgery at KCM Clinic. He has completed over 1,600 bariatric procedures and 1,100 other laparoscopic surgeries. Dr. Major uses minimally invasive techniques for treating morbid obesity.

Specialization and Surgical Methods

Dr. Major treats obesity using laparoscopic methods. He performs various weight-loss procedures to help patients achieve long-term health. These include:

• Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy — a procedure that removes a large portion of the stomach to limit food intake
• Gastric bypass — a surgery that reroutes the digestive system to reduce calorie absorption
• Revision bariatric procedures
• Gastric balloon placement

The doctor also treats general surgical conditions and soft tissue tumors. He maintains a low post-surgery infection rate. This result supports his approach to patient safety and surgical quality.

Work Experience

• 2010–present – General Surgeon at the Endoscopic, Metabolic Surgery and Soft Tissue Tumors Clinic, University Hospital in Krakow
• Department of Surgery Associate – II Department of Surgery, Collegium Medicum at Jagiellonian University (CMJU)
• Bariatric Surgeon – KCM Clinic

Education and Academic Background

• Medical Degree – Medical Department of Collegium Medicum at Jagiellonian University
• 2010 – Specialization in General Surgery
• 2014 – Doctorate in Medicine

Research and Publications

Prof. Major contributes to the advancement of bariatric science. He has authored and coauthored scientific papers. These works appear in both national and international medical journals.

Professional Memberships

• The Association of Polish Surgeons
• The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders