Hepatobiliary Surgery

Services offered

Consultants

DOCTOR

Asif Iqbal

Consultant General, Gastrointestinal, Bariatric, Hepatobiliary & Surgical Oncologist

Timing

Monday to Wednesday (6pm to 8pm), Friday (7pm to 8:30pm)

Qualifications

MBBS, ECFMG Certification (USA), MRCS (Ireland), FCPS (General Surgery), Intercollegiate FRCS, Masters in Surgery (MCh)- University of Galway(Ireland), Certificate of Specialist Doctor-CSD (Medical Council of Ireland & GMC, U.K.), Fellowship training in Gastrointestinal Surgery (UHG, Ireland), Training in Vascular Surgery (UHG, Ireland), Fellowship training in Bariatric Surgery (SVUH, Ireland), Fellowship in Hepatobiliary Surgery (UHW, Cardiff, UK)

Expertise

  • General Surgery: Open and advanced laparoscopic procedures
  • Bariatric Surgery: Weight loss and metabolic surgery for obesity (e.g., Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Mini Gastric Bypass)
  • Gastrointestinal Oncology Surgery: Open and laparoscopic surgeries for esophageal, gastric, small bowel, and colorectal cancers
  • Hepatobiliary Surgery:
    • Laparoscopic surgery for gallbladder stones or polyps
    • Surgery for bile duct stones and injuries (laparoscopic and open)
    • Treatment of gallbladder and bile duct cancers, choledochal cyst
    • Surgery for secondary liver cancer (liver metastases)
    • Splenic disease management (laparoscopic and open)
  • Foregut Surgery:
    • Laparoscopic surgery for swallowing disorders (strictures, achalasia)
    • Acid reflux disease and hiatal/diaphragmatic hernia
  • Colorectal and Perianal Surgery:
    • Management of hemorrhoids, anal fissures, fistulas, and pilonidal disease
  • Hernia Repair:
    • Laparoscopic and open repair of inguinal, abdominal wall, and incisional hernias
  • Dialysis Access Surgery:
    • Vascular access for hemodialysis
    • Laparoscopic placement of peritoneal dialysis catheter
  • Endoscopy:
    • Diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy
    • Esophageal stenting and dilations for benign and malignant conditions