Diplomate, American Board of Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Fellow, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Honorary Fellow, Philippine Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Honorary Member, Surgical Section Serbian Medical Association
Dr. Maher Abbas is an American Board Certified Colon and Rectal Surgeon who performs the latest and most advanced procedures to treat conditions affecting the small intestine, colon, rectum, and anus. He is a leader in minimally invasive and endoscopic surgery. With over 18,000 operations and procedures experience, he provides state of the art treatment to his patients.
Laparoscopic camera surgery (keyhole surgery) is a minimally invasive surgical technique which allows the surgeon to treat a variety of abdominal conditions. Laparoscopic camera surgery is done through a few small incisions (typically 5 to 10 millimeters in size) [Figure 1]. An additional small incision is made in the lower abdomen to remove any diseased part. Using fine small instruments and a camera, the surgeon is able to operate with great precision inside the abdomen. The technique was initially adopted in surgery around the late 1980’s for simple operations such as gallbladder and appendix removal. As the technology improved, there was a gradual introduction of this technique for complex abdominal operations such as colorectal surgical procedures.
Laparoscopic colorectal surgery requires advanced training and a high level of expertise in order to perform it safely with the best quality outcome. Fellowship trained colorectal surgeons [surgeons with additional training] or minimally invasive trained general surgeons perform such delicate operations.
Figure 1 – Laparoscopic camera surgery with smaller scars
In the last two decades, there has been a gradual adaption of laparoscopic colorectal surgery in the United States of America and around the world. Numerous scientific studies have been conducted by academic leaders in surgery to demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of laparoscopic surgery. As a leading surgeon, Dr. Maher Abbas [see profile] has been involved in numerous scientific studies to advance the area of minimally invasive surgery. The benefits of laparoscopic camera surgery include all of the following:
As a leader in the field of colorectal surgery and expert in minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopic camera surgery and endoscopic scarless surgery, Dr. Maher Abbas offers these techniques to the majority of his patients. Even if a patient has had previous abdominal surgery, Dr. Maher Abbas considers a minimally invasive approach. He provides the highest standard and quality of care as promoted by the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. All patients with colorectal conditions are potential candidates for laparoscopic camera surgery including the following:
If you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Maher Abbas to discuss minimally invasive surgery for your condition, click here. If you have previously undergone any XRAY tests or operations, kindly bring all outside reports and imaging studies for Dr. Maher Abbas to review the day of your consultation.
