Laura Masalaite
- Especialidad: Gastroenterólogo
- 21 años de experiencia
- Idiomas:Inglés, Lituano, Ruso
- Consultorio: Lituania, Vilna, Meliva Kardiolita Hospital
- Director interino del Centro de Coordinación de Trasplantes de Órganos desde 2024 y profesor asociado en la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Vilna.
Dra. Laura Masalaite es gastroenteróloga y endoscopista en VUL Santaros Clinics y Kardiolita Clinics. En 2024 se convirtió en directora interina del Centro de Coordinación de Trasplantes de Órganos. De 2007 a 2024 fue especialista sénior. Desde 2024 es profesora asociada en la Universidad de Vilnius.
Completó el doctorado en Medicina en 2014 (2010–2014). Finalizó la residencia en gastroenterología en 2010 (2006–2010). Es gastroenteróloga con licencia (MPL15909; 2010-06-30). Su formación avanzada incluye trasplante hepático en Viena (2023–2024) y Varsovia (2010). También se formó en endoscopia y ecografía en Wuppertal y completó cursos de la UEG. Obtuvo la certificación GCP en 2023.
Ha publicado en Cancers, Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology y Hepatology International. Su trabajo abarca el cribado colorrectal nacional quinquenal y la ecoendoscopia (EUS) para predecir la recurrencia de varices. También ha estudiado la tasa de detección de adenomas, la diverticulotomía de Zenker, el flujo venoso portal en pancreatitis, la disfunción diastólica en cirrosis y los resultados precoces tras el trasplante hepático.
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Formación académica
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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