Prof. Dr. Linas Venclauskas, PhD

abdominal and bariatric surgery

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Media Files	Online Consultations
96%	20 years	9.7/10	$$	21	6	Yes

Overview

Country, City

Lithuania, Kaunas

Health facility

Nordbariatric Clinic

Medical unit

Department of bariatric (weight-loss) surgery

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. Linas Venclauskas, PhD, is a distinguished bariatric surgeon with over 2 decades of experience. His expertise lies in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery, with a specialization in treating upper gastrointestinal tract disorders and abdominal wall hernias. Notably, he has conducted research and led scientific work related to surgical site infections, global variations in anastomosis procedures, and the cost-effectiveness of perioperative oxygen levels. With scientific publications, including studies on postoperative complications and predictive models for surgical outcomes, Prof. Venclauskas is recognized for his significant contributions to the field of abdominal surgery. As an Associate Professor at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences and a Bariatric Surgeon at Nordbariatric Clinic, Prof. Dr. Venclauskas has also held leadership roles in various surgical associations and research committees. His active involvement in international expert groups and societies focused on hernia surgery underscores his commitment to advancing surgical techniques and promoting best practices worldwide. Through his dedication to teaching and participating in innovative research initiatives, Prof. Dr. Venclauskas continues to impact the future of abdominal and bariatric surgery positively.

Gallery

Gallstone disease | Doctor Linas Venclauskas

Abdominal hernia surgery | Doctor Linas Venclauskas

Surgeon L. Venclauskas talking about endoscopic abdominoplasty

Bariatric surgeon Linas Venslauskas talking about chronic and acute cholecystitis

Bariatric surgeon Linas Venclauskas talking about abdominal wall hernia

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

2005 Qualified as an Abdominal Surgeon
2010 Doctor of Medicine dissertation “Comparison of surgical treatment methods for postoperative abdominal wall hernias”
Specialises in minimally invasive surgery, surgical treatment of the upper gastrointestinal tract and bariatric surgery

Experience

Associate Professor at Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Bariatric Surgeon, Nordbariatric Clinic

Awards & Memberships

2006. Gothenburg University Hospital. Laparoscopic surgery and surgical treatment of postoperative abdominal wall hernias. Gothenburg, Sweden
2010-2012 Obesity. Scientific and research work. Leadership. European Academy of Obesity (EOA2). Organizing Committee: Karolinska Institute, Sweden
2015. San Carlos University Hospital. Department of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery. Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal and Obesity Surgery. Madrid, Spain
2016. St. Franziskus Krankenhaus Hospital. Abdominal Wall Hernia Center. Inguinal Hernia Plastic Surgery by TEP. Eitorf, Germany
2019 Athens University Hospital. Robotic surgery for abdominal wall hernias. Athens, Greece
Having read reports in Lithuania and at international conferences on the treatment of abdominal wall hernias
Conducted advanced training courses for specialists on the specifics and innovations of abdominal wall hernia treatment
Participated in several international expert groups developing and publishing recommendations on the prevention of abdominal wall hernias
2012 Member of the European Hernia Society (EHS)
2013 Representative of the European Hernia Registry (EuraHS) in Lithuania
2015 Associate Professor at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Clinic of Surgery
2018 President of Kaunas Regional Surgeons Association (KKCHD)
2019 Chairman of the Lithuanian Society of Hernia Surgery (LICHD)