Laura Masalaite
- Specializzazione: Gastroenterologist
- 21 anni di esperienza
- Lingue parlate:English, Lithuanian, Russian
- Studio medico: Lituania, Vilnius, Meliva Kardiolita Hospital
- Capo ad interim del Centro di Coordinamento per il Trapianto di Organi dal 2024 e professore associato presso la Facoltà di Medicina dell'Università di Vilnius.
La Dott.ssa Laura Masalaite è il capo ad interim del Centro di Coordinamento per il Trapianto di Organi presso le cliniche VUL Santaros. Ricopre inoltre il ruolo di professore associato presso l'Università di Vilnius. La Dott.ssa Masalaite è una gastroenterologa ed endoscopista abilitata. Conduce ricerche specializzate sul trapianto di fegato e sullo screening del cancro colorettale.
- Ha completato la formazione sul trapianto di fegato a Vienna e Varsavia.
- Specializzata in ecografia endoscopica e diverticolotomia di Zenker.
- Ha pubblicato oltre 10 studi in riviste come Cancers e Hepatology International.
- Lavora presso l'ospedale Meliva Kardiolita, una struttura accreditata JCI a Vilnius.
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Formazione accademica
Dr. Laura Masalaite is the Acting Head of the Organ Transplantation Coordination Centre at VUL Santaros Clinics. She specializes in gastroenterology and advanced endoscopic diagnostics at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital. Dr. Masalaite also serves as an Associate Professor at Vilnius University.
Gastroenterology & Endoscopic Specialization
Dr. Masalaite focuses on complex hepatology and minimally invasive surgery. She performs advanced endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) to predict esophageal varices recurrence. EUS uses high-frequency sound waves to create detailed images of the digestive tract. Her clinical work includes performing screening colonoscopies and flexible endoscopic Zenker diverticulotomy. The doctor also uses ultrasound to evaluate portal vein flow in patients with pancreatitis.
Professional Experience
- Since 2024 – Acting Head – VUL Santaros Clinics Organ Transplantation Coordination Centre
- Since 2010 – Gastroenterologist–Endoscopist – VUL Santaros Clinics Centre for Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Dietetics, Department of Endoscopic Diagnostics and Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Since 2010 – Gastroenterologist – Meliva Kardiolita Hospital
- Since 2014 – Gastroenterologist – VUL Santaros Clinics Outpatient Department
- Since 2015 – Faculty Member – Vilnius University Clinic of Gastroenterology, Nephrourology and Surgery
- 2007–2024 – Senior Specialist in Organ Transplantation – VUL Santaros Clinics Organ Transplantation Coordination Centre
Education & Advanced Training
- 2010–2014 – PhD in Biomedical Sciences (Medicine) – Vilnius University
- 2006–2010 – Gastroenterology Residency – Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine
- 2005–2006 – Medical Doctor Residency – Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine
- 1999–2005 – Medical Degree – Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine
- 2023–2024 – Liver Transplantation Workshops – Vienna, Austria
- 2010 – Liver Transplantation Skills Training – Central Clinical Hospital Warsaw, Poland
- 2010 – Endoscopic and Ultrasound Skills Training – HELIOS Klinikum Wuppertal, Germany
Scientific Research & Publications
Dr. Masalaite has authored research in Cancers and Hepatology International. Her studies examine 5-year population-level colorectal cancer screening outcomes. She also researches the impact of hepatitis C on early liver transplant complications. Additionally, her work includes systematic reviews of liver cirrhosis and heart diastolic dysfunction.
The doctor further investigates the adenoma detection rate during screening colonoscopies. She also studies the correlation of alpha-fetoprotein levels with hepatocellular carcinoma lesions. As a result, her research helps improve diagnostic accuracy for liver and colorectal diseases.
Recent Publications
- "National colorectal cancer screening program in Lithuania" – Cancers, 2021
- "Liver cirrhosis and left ventricle diastolic dysfunction" – World J Gastroenterol, 2019
- "Endoscopic ultrasound findings predict the recurrence of esophageal varices" – Scand J Gastroenterol, 2015
- "Orthotopic liver transplantation: the first experience in Vilnius" – Ann Transplant, 2010
Professional Development
- 2023 – Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification, Lithuania
- 2014–2016 – Hepatology Academy (Berlin, Milan, Paris)
- 2013 – UEG Course on Dyspepsia and Bloating, Barcelona, Spain
- 2012 – UEG Trainee Course: Summer School, Prague, Czech Republic
- 2012 – 2nd UEGF EBM Practice Course, Vienna, Austria
- 2012 – 9th International TIPS Workshop, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
- 2011 – 9th IBD Advanced Courses, Dublin, Ireland
- 2009 – 2nd Course of Clinical Nutrition, Riga, Latvia
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