Prof. Guido Mannaerts

Prof. Guido Mannaerts is a highly experienced laparoscopic oncological surgeon with 30 years in practice, currently working as a Consultant General Surgeon at Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital in Dubai. He trained in the Netherlands, completing his medical degree, MD and PhD from the University of Amsterdam and University of Groningen respectively. His PhD focused on advanced treatment approaches for locally advanced rectal cancer. He holds dual Dutch board certifications in gastrointestinal surgery and oncological surgery from the Dutch Society of Surgeons.

Prof. Mannaerts has performed over 10,000 surgeries and specialises in minimally invasive (keyhole) approaches that prioritise patient safety, minimal scarring and fast recovery. He has extensive experience across complex cancer surgery (colorectal, gastric, breast, thyroid, sarcoma and adrenal), weight-loss surgery (including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass variants and revisional procedures for previous weight-loss surgeries), and general surgery (hernia repair, gallbladder surgery). He is particularly sought after for the most challenging cases in bariatric and cancer surgery across the region.

Beyond clinical work, Prof. Mannaerts has held senior leadership roles including Chief of General Surgery, Head of Surgery Training, and Department Chairperson. He serves as an adjunct Associate Professor at UAE University and remains active in research, having published over 75 peer-reviewed articles. He is proficient in Dutch, English and German.