Dr. Prof.Haytham N. Elsalhat
Consultant Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist
Consultant surgical oncologist, assistant professor, and deputy medical director, leading surgical oncology across Mediclinic Middle East Abu Dhabi facilities.
LocationMediclinic Airport Road Hospital
Experience30-35
LanguagesHungarian, English, Arabic
NationalityHungary
About
Prof. Haytham was among the first surgeons in the UAE to perform laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery, with over two decades advancing colorectal care, including the Watch and Wait organ-preservation approach for selected rectal cancers. His practice spans minimally invasive surgery for gastrointestinal cancers, including the Whipple procedure, oncoplastic breast surgery preserving the breast's appearance, and complex tumours such as sarcomas and GISTs. A Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, he is president of the American College of Surgeons' UAE chapter.
Sub specialty
Other titles
Assistant Professor - HOD
Qualifications
FRCSGlasgow
CCST
Board Certified in Surgical OncologyBreast Surgery and General Surgery
Areas of expertise
Minimally invasive colorectal surgeryIncluding tamisFor colon and rectal cancersOncoplastic breast surgery and breast cancer resections with reconstructive techniques to preserve breast shapeWhipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy) for pancreatic and bile duct cancersSurgery for gastric (stomach) cancersManagement of complex abdominal and retroperitoneal malignanciesIncluding sarcomas and advanced soft tissue cancersTreatment of rare tumours such as gist and neuroendocrine tumoursHepatobiliary surgeryIncluding gallbladder and liver-related proceduresAbdominal wall hernia repair and reconstructionComprehensive multidisciplinary care for gastrointestinal and breast cancersIncluding cancer workupTreatment planningAnd coordination with specialist teams
Special interests
All abdominal cancersBreast care and oncoplastic breast surgeryComplex abdominal surgery
