Dr. Basim Alkhafaji

Dr Basim Alkhafaji is a Consultant Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeon and Head of Department at Canadian Specialist Hospital Dubai. He holds the academic title of Academy Professor of Surgery and brings extensive international training and credentials, including Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (Ireland), Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons, and Fellowship of the International College of Surgeons. His educational background spans Iraq and France, with specialized training in laparoscopic surgery.

Dr Alkhafaji specializes in minimally invasive (keyhole) surgical techniques across a broad range of procedures. His main areas of focus include hernia repair (inguinal, umbilical, and incisional hernias using advanced laparoscopic methods), bariatric (weight-loss) surgery including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and mini-bypass, and gallbladder and gastrointestinal surgery. He also performs thyroid and parathyroid operations, breast surgery, and endoscopic procedures such as gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Additionally, he treats colorectal conditions including hemorrhoids and anal fistulas using cutting-edge techniques like video-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT) and stapler hemorrhoidopexy, and manages emergency surgical conditions including appendicitis and trauma.

Dr Alkhafaji is well suited for patients seeking minimally invasive surgery options with reduced pain and faster recovery, those with complex or recurrent hernias, individuals considering weight-loss surgery, and patients needing second opinions on surgical treatment plans. He has hosted international symposiums on hernia repair and is recognized as a leading authority in laparoscopic surgical techniques.