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Dr. Wajdy Eltigani Elyas Suliman

Dr. Wajdy Eltigani Elyas Suliman

Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

12 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Arabic , English

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About Dr. Wajdy Eltigani Elyas Suliman

Conditions treated by Bariatric Surgeon

We bring to you the conditions which are being treated by Dr. Wajdy Eltigani Elyas Suliman.:

  • Morbid Obesity

Bariatric or weight loss surgeries are procedures which do not just resolve the issues of weight loss but help you with several related conditions which are introduced as a result of the excess weight. High blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes or severe sleep apnea are conditions often interlinked with obesity and with good scientific reasoning to back it up. It is not just the reversal of weight which is accomplished by the doctor but preventing the adding of new weight.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Wajdy Eltigani Elyas Suliman

Your being qualified for a weight loss or bariatric surgery is dependent on these signs:

  1. BMI ≥ 40, or more than 45 pounds overweight
  2. BMI ≥ 35, and one or more obesity-related co-morbidities
  3. Inability to lose and maintain weight even with sustained weight loss efforts

What strengthens your candidature for a Bariatric surgery are co-morbidities which if present can complicate your health condition from just an obesity issue to something more life threatening. We bring to you the many co-morbidities that have a natural correlation with being obese.:

  • Individuals with BMI 35- 39.9 and underlying obesity-related health problem like; cardiovascular disease, type -2 diabetes, sleep disorders, stroke, hypertension and chronic acid reflux.
  • Individuals with BMI 40 or higher

Being overweight is never a problem that comes alone but is always accompanied with related health conditions like Hypertension, Respiratory disorders, Type II diabetes and Osteoarthritis.

Operating Hours of Dr Wajdy Eltigani Elyas Suliman

The doctor is present during the operating hours of 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays and on weekends from 10 am to 2 pm.. The doctor has a vast experience in performing bariatric procedures and is known to go above and beyond to find the best solution for the patients.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Wajdy Eltigani Elyas Suliman

Here is the list of the popular procedures performed by Dr. Wajdy Eltigani Elyas Suliman.:

  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Lap Gastric Banding
  • Gastric Bypass

The way your small intestine and stomach handle your food is changed and this plays a major role in Gastric Bypass being one of the most effective weight loss surgeries. Their are also other weight loss procedures that can help people lose weight like the Minigastric bypass, Gastric bands and Sleeve Gastrectomy. 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 weight

Qualification

  • M.B.B.ch (Aljazira University)
  • Diploma in Laparoscopic general surgery. IRCAD - France
  • Advanced Laparoscopic upper G.I surgery. EAES - Germany
  • Masters of minimal invasive bariatric surgery & Endoscopic treatment of complications. Duke University – USA,
  • Mini-fellowship in bariatric surgery. Duke university- USA

Work Experiences

  • Currently working at Riyadh Care Hospital.

Memberships (3)

  • Member of European association of endoscopic surgery
  • Member of Saudi society of metabolic & bariatric surgery
  • Member of international federation for the surgery of obesity & metabolic disorder

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Procedures Performed

Adhesion Lysis
Cardiomyotomy
Foregut Surgery
Gastric Bypass
Hiatal Hernia Repair
Ileoanal Anastomosis (J-Pouch) Surgery
Lap Gastric Banding
Laparoscopic Colon Resection
Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
Low Anterior Resection
Meckel's Diverticulectomy Treatment
Nissen Fundoplication
Pancreatectomy
Pancreatic Surgery
Partial Colectomy
Proctectomy
Retroperitoneum Surgery
Robotic Hernia Surgery
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Small Bowel Resection
Splenectomy
Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy
Subtotal Proctocolectomy
Total Colectomy

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Wajdy Eltigani Elyas Suliman is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Wajdy Eltigani Elyas Suliman is one of the most sought after specialists in Saudi Arabia and has over years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Bariatric Surgeon

The Bariatric Surgeons provide assistance to patients in losing weight and in avoiding to gain back the excess weight. The procedures that help people lose weight have additional health benefits as well like:

• Long-term remission for type 2 diabetes • Improved cardiovascular health • Better mental health • Remove sleep apnea • Joint pain relief • Improved fertility

A Bariatric Surgeon help patients lose weight through three kinds of procedures either through ones which somehow lower the intake of food, second ones aim to lessen how much nutrients are absorbed and the third are a combination of both. They also help the patients with post operative consultations recommending lifestyle and dietary changes as well as by prescribing medicines and tests.

Here are the recommended tests prior to and during consultation with a Bariatric Surgeon.:

  • Complete metabolic panel including calcium and liver function tests
  • Blood work
  • HgbA1C (if known diabetic)
  • Fe Panel
  • Cardiac echo – hx of phen-fen or long-standing sleep apnea or cardiac risk screen
  • CBC
  • EKG
  • Lipid panel
  • Homocysteine, C-Reactive protein, lipoprotein a – to assess cardiac risk factors
  • CXR
  • Thyroid function tests
  • Folate, thiamine
  • Stress test
  • B12

These tests gain more significance because they give the right picture regards the health status of a patients condition which helps with the treatment immensely. The tests which are considered essential are the blood and the urine tests which give the right picture about the physiological status of anyone. Tests that present the right picture regards the heart and respiratory functions in a patient and thus evaluate the suitability of the Bariatric surgery hold a lot of importance.

Your best option is to consult with a Bariatric Surgeon when even medical and alternative weight loss methods are not helping you to lose and maintain the right weight. When you are making the decision to visit the Bariatric Surgeon please also make sure that your health and weight are a right match. You can also choose to consult the doctor for pre operative recommendations and post operative rehabilitative steps.

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