Where does Dr. Basim Alkhafaji practice?

Dr. Basim Alkhafaji practices at Canadian Specialist Hospital, Dubai

What is the specialty of Dr. Basim Alkhafaji?

Dr. Basim Alkhafaji specialty is Advanced Laparoscopic, Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgeon

What does a Laparoscopic, Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgeon do?

Laparoscopic surgery helps in diagnosing and treating problems in the reproductive organs. It can help find the cause of symptoms, such as pain or bleeding whereas the Minimal access surgery is completed with one or more small incisions instead of a large incision and Bariatric surgery is on the stomach or intestines to help a person with extreme obesity lose weight.

How invasive is a laparoscopy?

It is minimally invasive as in a surgery a laparoscopic camera is inserted into the abdomen and the Instruments are inserted through 2 more small puncture holes.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Laparoscopic, Minimal Access and a Bariatric Surgeon?

Ultrasound, CT Scan, MRI etc are some of the investigations required by the Laparascopic surgeon to make a diagnosis and treat the medical problem.

Is laparoscopic the same as endoscopic?

Endoscopy has advanced in recent years, enabling some forms of surgery to be conducted using a modified endoscope which makes the surgery less invasive whereas a laparoscope is a modified endoscope used for keyhole surgery (also referred to as laparoscopic surgery).

What can you not do after the laparoscopic surgery?

DO not drive, participate in sports, or use heavy equipment while you're taking pain medication.

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Q: What is the experience of Dr. Basim Alkhafaji?

Dr. Basim Alkhafaji is Advanced Laparoscopic, Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgeon with 20 years of experience.

About Dr. Basim Alkhafaji

Dr. Basim Alkhafaji is a renowned General, Laparoscopic, and Bariatric Surgeon with an experience of more than 20 years.
He has extensive experience in performing laparoscopic gallbladder, common bile duct, and liver surgery, laparoscopic hernia repair (Inguinal, incisional, and all abdominal hernias), thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and endocrine surgery laparoscopic adrenalectomy), breast surgery, laparoscopic obesity surgery ( sleeve, bypass, mini-bypass ), gastric balloon insertion, etc
Dr. Basim completed his MBBS and Higher Diploma in General Surgery from Iraq. After this, he also did a Higher Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery from France.
He is a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons, the American College Of Surgeons, America, and the Royal College Of Surgeons, Ireland.
He is an active member of the Emirate Society of Gastroenterology · Iraqi Medical Association, Emirate Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons – Board Member (ESMBS), and International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFS).

Hospital

Canadian Specialist Hospital, Dubai

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Special Interest

Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery, Laparoscopic Gallbladder and Gastrointestinal Surgeries, Breast Surgeries, Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgeries, Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy

List Of Treatments

Inguinal Hernia Repair Surgery
Abdominoperineal Resection
Abscess - Intra Abdominal Treatment
Abscess Pelvic Treatment
Abscess - Subphrenic Treatment
Amputation - Above Knee
Amputation - Below Knee
Amputation - Toe
Breast - Wide Excision and Axillary Sample
Mastectomy
Mastectomy - Male Subcutaneuos
Cholecystectomy - Gall Bladder Removal
Epididymal Cyst Removal
Hernia Repair - Epigastric
Hernia Repair - Femoral
Hydrocele Operation - Adult
Pilonidal Sinus
Spleen Removal - Splenectomy
Femoral Embolectomy
Varicose Ulcer Treatment
Varicose Vein Removal
Haemorrhoids Treatment
Stapled Haemorrhoidectomy (Piles)
Appendicitis Treatment
Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair
Hernia Repair - Epigastric
UL Inguinal Hernia (with Mesh)
BL Inguinal Hernia (with Mesh)
UL Inguinal Hernia (Laparoscopic)
BL Inguinal Hernia (Laparoscopic)
Umbilical Hernia
Debridement of wound, burn, or infection
Bartholin Abscess excision and drainage
D2 Gastrectomy
Sacrectomy

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