Dr. Roman Turro
Obesity/Bariatric Surgery
22+
Years of Experience
About Dr. Roman Turro
Dr. Román Turró Arau, a Barcelona-based endoscopist and specialist in bariatric endoscopy at Centro Médico Teknon, is considered to be one of the most prominent experts in the treatment of endoscopic obesity, and an international trainer in minimally invasive, incisionless methods of weight management.
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Professional Background
- Education: 15 years experience and above.
- Co-Director: Instituto de Endoscopia Avanzada Espinulos Turro, Centro Medico Teknon, Barcelona.
- Medical Director, Gastroenterology & Advanced Endoscopy Unit, and Bariatric Endoscopy Unit, Teknon
- Co-Director, Enbarna (National Spanish Bariatric Endoscopy Training Course).
- Coordinator, GETTEMO (Spanish Working Group of Endoscopic Treatment of Metabolism and Obesity)
- Specialty: Bariatric and metabolic endoscopy, intragastric balloon, POSE and MEGA technique (endoscopic sleeve), Allurion balloon, Aspire therapy, endoscopic repair of gastric bypass, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic digestive endoscopy.
- MD: Universitat Autonom de Barcelona; Specialist in Occupational Medicine, University of Barcelona (20062010); Master in Endoscopic Ultrasound, UOC (20112012)
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Innovations and Contributions
- Inventor of the MEGA method - a higher development of the endoscopic sleeve - whose outcomes have been published at IFSO, ESGE and IBC Oxford (2023).
- Part of the original Spanish group to use intragastric balloon, POSE, Aspire and Allurion ingestible balloon.
- More than 700 bariatric endoscopy cases done in Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Qatar, and the UAE; are now doing 1,500 or more annually.
- POSE method (USGI Medical) International Trainer; Allurion, Aspire Bariatrics and GI Windows Consultant.
- Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2016, San Diego; SECO, IFSO, SEED, and SEPD member.
The clinical innovation combined with extensive international training and practical experience of Dr. Turro in the pioneering work of endoscopic bariatric techniques provides patients with an alternative to surgical treatment of obesity that is safe, incisionless, and relies on clinical knowledge with good experience.
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Specialist, Digestive Endoscopy Unit
2004 - Present
Founding Partner
2012 - Present
Performed by Dr. Roman Turro
Obesity/Bariatric Surgery
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Dr. Roman Turro
Roman Turro has been practicing medicine since 2002, giving them over 23 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Endoscopic Bariatric Specialist and have built a focused career in endoscopic bariatric specialist, teknon medical center.
Dr. Roman Turro
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Dr. Roman Turro
Bariatric surgery with Roman Turro typically costs 50-70% less than equivalent procedures in the US or UK. The final price depends on the procedure type (sleeve, bypass, or mini bypass), length of hospital stay, and pre-surgical workup. CureMeAbroad can provide a detailed quote after reviewing your medical profile.
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Dr. Roman Turro
Roman Turro has been practicing medicine since 2002, giving them over 23 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Endoscopic Bariatric Specialist and have built a focused career in endoscopic bariatric specialist, teknon medical center.
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