Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
NMC Royal Hospital, DIP , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
20 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Englsh , Italian
The conditions that the General Laparoscopic Surgeon Antonio Privitera treats are listed below:
Laparoscopic surgery is a common procedure for the treatment of diseases like diverticulitis, gall bladder stones, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and liver problems, with the help of minimally invasive techniques, so ensuring speedy recovery of patients. The surgeon also performs various gastrointestinal surgery and related endoscopic procedures.
The conditions requiring laparoscopic surgery produce different symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Some of these signs and symptoms include:
The symptoms are caused by a disorder that affects the abdomen or pelvis and could vary greatly as the nervous system controls many various body functions.
You can consult Dr Antonio Privitera from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday.
With several years of experience and deep knowledge, Dr Antonio Privitera has successfully performed a wide range of surgeries. Some of the popular procedures performed by the specialists include:
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is common these days. It is the surgical removal of the gallbladder through many small incisions and using a laparoscope. A laparoscope is a long camera that allows the doctor to have a view of the surgical area during gallbladder removal. Your doctor may opt for laparoscopic gallbladder surgery if a person develops gallstones or cholelithiasis that cause pain.
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A General Laparoscopic Surgeon is a doctor who is trained in laparoscopic surgery, also called minimally invasive surgery/keyhole surgery, The surgeon evaluates the condition of the patient completely so that the actual condition can be identified and a treatment plan can be designed. A General Laparoscopic Surgeon also cares for people having different conditions like Cholecystitis, Hernias, and Appendicitis, etc. The surgeon is part of a surgical team that includes anesthesiologists, nurses, and surgical technicians. You may like to talk to the surgeon about the procedure prior to surgery.
The tests required before and during the consultation by a General Laparoscopic Surgeon are listed belowA General Laparoscopic Surgeon performs the below-given tests to diagnose underlying conditions:
There are various types of conditions related to the abdomen and pelvis. Every condition has different symptoms and signs. A person may not have the same set of signs for a condition and the severity of symptoms might also differ. You need to see a gynecologist if you have persistent symptoms. The doctor will perform some tests to detect the condition and plan the treatment as per the test report.
There are many reasons to see a general laparoscopic surgeon. Your primary doctor will evaluate your condition and will suggest you see a general laparoscopic surgeon if they find that the condition of the abdomen would need laparoscopic surgery. In the below-listed situations, you must seek assistance from a General Laparoscopic Surgeon:
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