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Dr. Lotan Gad

Dr. Lotan Gad

Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
, Tel Aviv, Israel

28 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hebrew , English , French

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About Dr. Lotan Gad

Conditons treated by Dr. Lotan Gad

The conditions that the General Laparoscopic Surgeon Lotan Gad treats are listed below:

  • Complicated Acute Appendicitis
  • Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases
  • Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder)
  • Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Pancreatic Head Cancer
  • Gallstones that are Causing Pain and Infection
  • Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis
  • Inguinal Hernia (in Groin)
  • Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma

Though many digestive problems could be treated successfully with or medications or lifestyle changes, some conditions may require laparoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic surgery is a "minimally invasive" procedure commonly used to treat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. For laparoscopic surgery, small incisions are made in the abdomen. The laparoscope instruments are inserted through these ports.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Lotan Gad

The conditions requiring laparoscopic surgery produce different symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Some of these signs and symptoms include:

  • Abdominal bloating
  • Back pain between your shoulder blades
  • Constipation or diarrhea
  • Pain that worsens if you cough, walk or make other jarring movements
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Flatulence
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Sudden and rapidly intensifying pain in your abdomen
  • Low-grade fever that may worsen as the illness progresses

The above symptoms appear mainly due to conditions related to the abdomen or pelvis. The symptoms can vary from person to person because the nervous system regulates different body functions.

Operating Hours of Dr. Lotan Gad

If you want to seek consultation from doctor Lotan Gad, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Lotan Gad

With several years of experience and deep knowledge, Dr Lotan Gad has successfully performed a wide range of surgeries. Some of the popular procedures performed by the specialists include:

  • Whipples Procedure
  • Hemicolectomy
  • Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal
  • Appendectomy
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair

Gallbladder removal has become very common these days. Laparoscopic gallbladder removal is a minimally invasive procedure that involves making small incisions to remove a diseased or inflamed gallbladder. Laparoscopic removal is mostly preferred for gallbladder removal surgery. It is also known as laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Qualification

  • Graduated of the School of Medicine Tel Aviv University
  • Centre Hospitalier Regional ,Reenes ,France

Work Experiences

  • General Surgeon - Tel Hashomer Hospital
  • Head of General Surgery - Assaf Harofeh Hospital children
  • Head of pediatric surgery department, Dana-Dwek Children Hospital

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Procedures Performed

Appendectomy
Hemicolectomy
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal
Thymectomy
Whipple's Procedure

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Lotan Gad is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Tel Aviv, Israel.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Lotan Gad is one of the most sought after specialists in Israel and has over 28 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to General Laparoscopic Surgeon

A doctor who is trained in laparoscopic surgery is called a general Laparoscopic Surgeon. Laparoscopy is a type of operation performed in the abdomen and pelvis using several small incisions with the help of a camera. The doctor also uses a laparoscope for diagnosis or therapeutic interventions with some small cuts in the abdomen. 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.

A General Laparoscopic Surgeon performs the below-given tests to diagnose underlying conditions:

  • Blood Tests
  • CT scan Abdomen
  • Abdominal Ultrasound
  • Ingunial Ultrasound
  • Urine Tests
  • Physical Exam
  • Skrotal Doppler

If a person shows symptoms related to the abdomen and pelvis, different tests are done to identify the cause of the condition. The doctor will perform some tests to detect the condition and plan the treatment as per the test report.

Because general laparoscopic surgeons have a deep subject knowledge in complex surgery, they perform a wide variety of emergency procedures. You should see a general surgeon if you have a hernia, appendicitis, gallstones, or even a gunshot wound. Some of the symptoms which require a consultation with a General Laparoscopic Surgeon are:

  1. Reduced appetite and weight loss
  2. Persistent change in your bowel habits
  3. Nausea and vomiting.
  4. Fever.
  5. Abdominal tenderness
  6. Loss of appetite
  7. Abdominal pain and cramping.
  8. Blood in your stool.

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