Dr. Talat Al Shaban Consultant General, Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery
Years of Experience : 24
Nationality : Jordan
Languages Known : Arabic, English
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Dr. Talat Al Shaban is a highly experienced Consultant General Surgeon, specializing in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, with over 20 years of expertise in the field. A graduate of the University of Jordan, he completed his surgical training at King Hussein Medical City in Amman, Jordan, and earned his Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Dr. Al Shaban has extensive experience in managing a wide range of gastrointestinal surgical disorders, with a particular focus on colorectal, bariatric, and upper gastrointestinal surgery. He previously served as the Director of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery in Abu Dhabi from 2018 to 2020, and later as the Chair of the Bariatric Surgery Program from 2020 to 2024. In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Al Shaban has been actively involved in surgical education and training. He was a faculty member of the UAE University Integrated Surgical Residency Program and is an instructor for the Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP) course by the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Additionally, he serves as an instructor for the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course conducted by the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Al Shaban is dedicated to advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, improving patient outcomes, and contributing to the training of future surgeons through his active participation in surgical education and professional development.
Awards & Achievements
- Speaker award (2022) 2nd Annual Complex Care Conference, UAE
- UAE Obesity Conference committee award (2019)
- Teaching award (2015) Abu Dhabi General Surgery Residency Program, UAE
Research & Publications
- Bariatric Surgery in the Middle East chapter “Global Bariatric Surgery, The Art of Weight Loss Across The Border”- ISBN 978-3-319-93545-4 (Main author)
- Diagnostic laparoscopy is more accurate than Computerized Tomography for internalhernia after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Am J Surg. 2020 Jul;220(1):214-216. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2019.10.034. Epub 2019 Oct 19. PMID: 31668708
- Beck, Reem & Afrooz, Imrana & Masalawala, Muhammad & Watad, Rama & Shaban, Talat & Deeb, Asma. (2024)
- Characteristics of adolescents referred for bariatric surgery in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Frontiers in Pediatrics. 12. 10.3389/fped.2024.1297251.
- Mandatory Risk Assessment Reduces Venous Thromboembolism in Bariatric SurgeryPatients. Obes Surg. 2018 Feb;28(2):541-547. doi: 10.1007/s11695-017-2909-x.
- The Peri-operative Bariatric Surgery Care in the Middle East Region; Obesity Surgery. June2017, Vol. 27 Issue 6, p1543, 5 p.
- Efferent limb obstruction and unexpected perforated marginal ulcer in a pregnantpatient after one anastomosis gastric bypass/mini gastric bypass; Surgery for Obesity andRelated Diseases. April 2017, Vol. 13 Issue 4, p713, 3 p.
- Tips and Tricks of Converting Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding to Roux-en-YGastric Bypass in one Stage; Obesity Surgery. Dec 2016, Vol. 26 Issue 12, p3066, 3 p.
- Conversion of one anastomosis gastric bypass/mini gastric bypass to Roux-en-Y gastricbypass for bile reflux gastritis after failed Braun jejunojejunostomy;Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. Feb 2017, Vol. 13 Issue 2, p361, 3 p.
- Laparoscopic conversion of one anastomosis gastric bypass/mini gastric bypass toRoux-en-Y gastric bypass for bile reflux gastritis; Surgery for Obesity and RelatedDiseases. Jan 2017, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p119, 3 p.
- Internal hernia after laparoscopic Roux en Y gastric bypass: correlation betweenradiographic and clinical findings and review of the literature; ASMBS 33rd AnnualMeeting at ObesityWeek 2016 Abstracts, Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases August 2016 12(7)Supplement:S93-S94
- Obstacles in Establishing a Multi-disciplinary Bariatric Surgery Practice in the MiddleEast: outcomes of 967 patients compared to ACS NSQIP Bariatric Surgery Programs;ASMBS 33rd Annual Meeting at ObesityWeek 2016 Abstracts, Surgery for Obesity and RelatedDiseases August 2016 12(7) Supplement:S199-S200
- Endoscopic Intra-gastric Botulinum toxin injection for Obesity leading to totalgastrectomy and Roux en Y esophago-jejunostomy; ASMBS 33rd Annual Meeting atObesityWeek 2016 Abstracts, Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases August 2016 12(7)Supplement:S116
- Internal Hernia Following Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Prevention andTips for Intra-operative Management; Obesity Surgery [Obes Surg] 2016 Sep; Vol. 26 (9), pp.2255-2256. · Abdominal Compartment Syndrome Diagnosis and Management (SKMC Experience)Acta Clinica Belgica, Vol.1, 2007
- Diagnostic laparoscopy is more accurate than Computerized Tomography for internal herniaafter Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Am J Surg. 2019 Oct 19. pii: S0002-9610(19)31145-6.
Expertise
- Laporoscopic / Robotic repair of various types of abdomial wall hernia (inguinal, femoral, ventral, …etc.)
- Laporoscopic / robotic surgery for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Laparoscopic / Robotic bariatric surgery for adults and adolescents (including revisional/redo- surgery for weight regain or complication after previous bariatric surgery)
- Lapaoroscopic / Robotic colorectal surgery
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder surgery)
- Laparoscopic appendectomy
- Treatment of various anorectal conditions (hemorrhoids, fissure, fistula)
- Endoscopy (EGD and Colonoscopy)
Blogs
Navigating Life After a Colostomy: Essential Tips for Comfort and Confidence
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A Complex Case: Surgical Management of a Massive Retroperitoneal Tumor
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The Impact of Obesity on Heart Health: What You Need to Know
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