Povilas Jukna
Obstetrician Gynaecologist
5+ years of experience
200+ yearly procedures
Povilas Jukna is an obstetrician-gynaecologist specialising in modern, minimally invasive treatment for a wide range of women’s health conditions. He performs more than 200 procedures each year, with particular expertise in endometriosis, laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery, fertility-preserving treatment and menopausal disorders. He practises at Northway Medical Centre in Vilnius and is also pursuing doctoral studies at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences. P. Jukna consults in Lithuanian, English and Russian, providing individual care throughout different stages of a woman’s health journey.
Biography
Education
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2011–2017 – Studied medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, and was awarded a Master’s degree in Medicine and a medical doctor’s licence.
2017–2021 – Completed a residency in obstetrics and gynaecology at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences.
Since 2024 – Doctoral student at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences.
Professional Activity
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Has more than five years of professional experience.
Performs more than 200 surgical procedures each year.
Specialises in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery.
Performs laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures for endometriosis, uterine fibroids, ovarian masses and other uterine conditions.
Specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis, including deep infiltrating endometriosis.
Treats adenomyosis, chronic pelvic pain, painful menstruation and endometriosis-associated infertility.
Performs fertility-preserving surgery.
Uses internationally recognised ultrasound assessment methods, including the IDEA protocol.
Qualifications
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March 2026 – Completed professional training at the IFEM Endo Academy in Bordeaux, France.
2026 – Passed the IFEM Endo Academy Masterclass Level 1 examination.
July 2025 – Completed a total laparoscopic hysterectomy masterclass in Istanbul, Turkey.
May 2025 – Completed an observership in endometriosis and gynaecological oncology in Malmö and Lund, Sweden.
August 2023 – Completed the TruClear outpatient hysteroscopy course in Maribor, Slovenia.
July 2023 – Completed a total laparoscopic hysterectomy masterclass in Istanbul, Turkey.
September–November 2021 – Completed professional training in minimally invasive surgery and reproductive medicine in Clermont-Ferrand, France.
Scientific Activity
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Since 2024 – Doctoral researcher studying systemic inflammation in endometriosis and its association with disease progression, under the supervision of Professor K. Jarienė.
Has been involved in teaching since 2022.
In 2026, contributed to the working group preparing Lithuania’s national guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis; the document has been submitted for review.
Supervises students’ scientific research projects, which have been presented at Lithuanian and international conferences.
Delivers presentations annually at Lithuanian and international congresses and conferences.
Memberships
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Member of the European Endometriosis League (EEL).
Member of the World Endometriosis Society (WES).
Member of the Lithuanian Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (LAGD).