Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah , Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
30 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Arabic, French, Dutch, Hindi
Dr. Ladha El Zaqui is a general surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery, general and laparoscopic surgery with more than 27 years of experience. He went onto complete his medical education from the University of Louvain, Brussels.
Though Dr. Ladha is a surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery, general and laparoscopic surgery his main interest lies in advanced laparoscopy for bile duct surgeries, colectomies for cancer, benign disease of the colon, appendectomies, hernia repair, hiatal hernia and gallbladder surgery. Dr. Ladha has successfully performed 2000 bariatric surgeries to date. In the UAE obesity is on rising thereby leading to high diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. In such cases, doctors like Dr. Ladha advise patients to opt for bariatric surgeries. In the year 1997, he started performing surgeries for morbid obesity and advanced slowly with the passage of time. At the same time, he has immense experience in performing breast surgeries and laser surgeries for haemorrhoids, anal fistulas, pilonidal sinuses, etc. In addition to all these, he is also an expert in performing thyroid surgeries and have worked as a consultant on thyroid care at the Saint-Luc Hospital in Brussels.
The conditions whose treatment is being provided by Dr. Ladha El Zaqui are as follows::
Being overweight is not an individual problem but it introduces to you various health conditions which are developed as a result of the excess weight. Severe sleep apnea, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure have a direct correlation with being obese or overweight and it is all such conditions that can be resolved with a weight loss surgery. They also help in not just reversing the weight gain through the procedure but ensure that the weight does not return.
The signs and symptoms which are a sure go ahead for someone to qualify for Bariatric Surgery are:
The case for getting a Bariatric surgery becomes stronger if you are having co-morbidities with the obesity. Here are the other co-morbidities which one can suffer from if they are overweight.:
Health issues such as Hypertension, Type II diabetes, Osteoarthritis and respiratory disorders are a common side effect of being overweight.
10 am to 2 pm are the operating hours of the doctor on weekends and 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays. The issues of obesity and resultant medical issues have found the right solution with the indepth yet specialised experience of the surgeon.
The popular procedures performed by Dr. Ladha El Zaqui are as follows:
Gastric bypass has been understood to be one of the most effective surgery for weight loss as it changes the way the small intestine and stomach manage what you eat. Some popular Bariatric surgeries which have shown great results over a period of time are Sleeve Gastrectomy, Minigastric bypass and Gastric bands. We bring to you the various complications and risks that are natural to occur when a weight loss procedure has been performed.:
• Acid reflux • Anesthesia-related risks • Chronic nausea and vomiting • Dilation of esophagus • Inability to eat certain foods • Infection • Obstruction of stomach • Weight gain or failure to lose weightBook a secure video consultation for expert Weight Loss Specialist care.
Weight loss and weight management is what the Bariatric Surgeons help patients with. The procedures performed by Bariatric Surgeon are not just a solution for obesity but bring in several health benefits as well.:
• Long-term remission for type 2 diabetes • Improved cardiovascular health • Better mental health • Remove sleep apnea • Joint pain relief • Improved fertilityIt is the prerogative of the surgeon to choose the kind of procedure to help lose weight, by reducing intake of food, reducing how much nutrients the body is absorbing or the one which uses both techniques together. The surgeons' responsibility is not just to complete the procedure but to also help with the post operative dos and don'ts regards the diet and exercise, direct which tests are to be done and to prescribe the right medications.
The tests that are to be done prior to and during a Bariatric surgery are listed below for your convenience.:
As the direction of treatment is based on these tests, it is important to get these tests performed on the patients. The tests which are considered essential are the blood and the urine tests which give the right picture about the physiological status of anyone. In order to check how appropriate the process is going to be the surgeon recommends tests related to the respiratory and heart functions as well such as Electrocardiogram, Pulmonary function testing etc.
It is wise to consider consulting with a Bariatric Surgeon when all the medical and alternative treatment methods have not yielded you the best results. You should also be someone whose weight and health parameters are right in place as eligibility for this procedure. It is also for pre operative consultation and post operative rehabilitation that you can consult the surgeon.
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