Dr. André Costa Pinho
Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeon
Porto, Portugal
Dr. André Costa Pinho
I am a general surgeon fully dedicated to the surgical and medical treatment of obesity and its associated metabolic diseases. I work at Unidade Local de Saúde São João in Porto — the highest-volume bariatric surgery centre in Portugal and the only one recognised as a Centre of High Differentiation for the Surgical Treatment of Obesity — and in private practice at Hospital CUF Porto. I am a member of IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders) and of the Portuguese Society for Obesity Surgery (SPCO), and my doctoral research focuses on the SASI bypass. Consultations can be held in English.
+2000
Bariatric surgeries performed
+65
Scientific papers published
Member:
International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
Surgical Procedures
Bariatric and metabolic surgery is the most effective and durable treatment for severe obesity and its associated diseases. The main procedures I perform are:
Gastric Sleeve
(Sleeve Gastrectomy)
SASI
(Single Anastomosis Sleeve Ileal bypass)
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass
(Mini Gastric Bypass)
Revisional Surgery
(After Previous Bariatric Procedures)
All procedures are performed laparoscopically (minimally invasive surgery), following the guidelines of the international scientific societies.
Other Medical Services
- Medical (pharmacological) treatment of overweight and obesity
- Second opinion on obesity treatments
- Follow-up care after bariatric surgery performed abroad or at another institution
- Diagnosis and treatment of complications after bariatric surgery
- Prevention and treatment of weight regain after bariatric surgery
Who I Can Help
International residents and expats living in Portugal who are considering treatment for obesity.
Patients who had bariatric surgery abroad and need specialised follow-up, nutritional monitoring or treatment of complications in Portugal.
International patients considering having their surgery in Portugal, at an experienced high-volume centre.
According to current international guidelines (IFSO/ASMBS), bariatric and metabolic surgery is recommended for people with a BMI of 35 kg/m² or above, and for people with a BMI of 30 kg/m² or above who have obesity-related diseases (such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension or sleep apnea) not adequately controlled with non-surgical treatment. Every case is assessed individually by a multidisciplinary team.
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