Top 5 Laparoscopic Surgery Specialists in Abdali 2026

When do you need a laparoscopic surgeon?

Laparoscopic surgery is also called keyhole or minimally invasive surgery. The surgeon works through a few small cuts in the abdomen, using a camera and fine instruments instead of one large opening. It is used for many common operations, including:

• Gallbladder removal
• Hernia repair
• Appendix removal
• Anti-reflux surgery
• Weight-loss (bariatric) procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass
• Some bowel, liver and pancreatic operations

Whether it suits you depends on your condition, previous operations, general health and the surgeon's judgement. Sometimes an operation that starts as keyhole surgery has to be converted to open surgery for safety.

You might book a surgical assessment if your GP or another specialist has found a problem that may need an operation. Common reasons include:

• Gallstones that keep causing pain after fatty meals
• A bulge in the groin or abdomen that suggests a hernia
• Long-standing heartburn or reflux that has not settled with medical treatment
• A finding on a scan or endoscopy that needs a surgical opinion

People with severe obesity who are considering weight-loss surgery also usually start with a surgical assessment. Guidance from bodies such as the NHS stresses that this decision is made after a full medical review, not on weight alone.

Warning signs that need urgent care

Do not wait for a clinic appointment if you have any of the following. Go to an emergency department or call 911:

• Sudden, severe or worsening abdominal pain, especially with fever or repeated vomiting
• Pain that moves to the lower right side of the abdomen
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes together with fever or shivering
• Vomiting blood or passing black, tarry stools
• A hernia that becomes hard, very painful or discoloured, or that can no longer be pushed back
• Being unable to pass stool or wind, with a swollen abdomen

If you have recently had surgery, seek prompt medical help for:

• Fever
• Spreading redness or discharge from a wound
• Increasing pain
• Shortness of breath or chest pain
• A swollen, painful calf

How to choose among the doctors here

People searching for the best laparoscopic surgery specialists in Abdali often expect a ranking by skill. This list is ordered by how complete each profile is, so the useful question is which surgeon's focus matches your problem. All five practise general surgery at Abdali Hospital Outpatient Clinics, but their published interests differ:

• Weight-loss and revisional surgery: Dr. Mohammad Aziz Alhaijawi, Dr. Mohamad Rassoul Abu Nuwar and Dr. Mohammad Alassaf list bariatric surgery. Dr. Alhaijawi and Dr. Abu Nuwar both mention revisional bariatric surgery, which is relevant if you have had a previous weight-loss operation.
• Reflux, achalasia and hernia: Dr. Abu Nuwar lists reflux, achalasia and hernia surgery. Dr. Alhaijawi lists reflux, gallbladder and hernia surgery assessment.
• Liver, pancreas and bile ducts: Professor Salam Saleh Daradkeh's profile focuses on hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery.
• Bowel and tumour surgery: Dr. Ihab Ibrahim Jaradat lists colorectal surgery and surgical oncology, including breast, pelvic and peritoneal tumour surgery.
• Robotic approaches: Dr. Abu Nuwar and Dr. Alassaf mention robotic surgery in their biographies. Ask whether it is relevant to your case.

Other practical points to weigh:

• Ask how often the surgeon performs your specific operation.
• Ask how complications are handled and who follows you up after discharge.
• If your condition is complex, or you have had previous abdominal surgery, it is reasonable to seek a second opinion before agreeing to an operation.

What to expect at the first visit

A first surgical consultation is usually a discussion and examination, not the operation itself. The surgeon will ask about your symptoms, medical history, medicines and any previous surgery. They may examine your abdomen and review existing tests, or request new ones such as blood tests, an ultrasound, a CT scan or an endoscopy.

What to bring

• Previous scan reports and, if possible, the images on a disc or in a digital file
• Endoscopy, pathology and blood test results
• A list of current medicines, including blood thinners and diabetes medicines
• Notes from any previous operations
• Your insurance card and ID

Questions worth asking

• Is surgery needed now, or are there other options to try first?
• Can this be done laparoscopically in my case, and what happens if it needs to be converted to open surgery?
• What are the main risks for someone with my health history?
• How long might I stay in hospital, and when can I return to work, driving and exercise?
• What follow-up will I need? For bariatric surgery, ask about nutrition support and long-term monitoring.

Take a family member if you can. Surgical consultations involve a lot of information, and a second listener helps.

Insurance, fees and booking: what to ask before the appointment

Call the clinic before your visit and confirm the following:

• Consultation fee: what the visit costs and whether follow-up visits are charged separately.
• Insurance: whether your insurer is accepted, both for the consultation and for any operation.
• Pre-approval: many insurance plans need it before surgery. Ask what documents the surgeon's office provides.
• What a quoted package covers: if an operation is recommended, ask for a written estimate showing what it includes and excludes. This may cover surgeon, anaesthesia, hospital stay, tests and follow-up.

You should also ask:

• Which days the surgeon sees patients
• How long the wait is
• Whether you need a referral letter

Bariatric procedures in particular may be covered differently from other operations, so check this early.

Getting there

All five surgeons list their clinic as Abdali Hospital Outpatient Clinics in Abdali, Amman. Amman is a large city, so allow extra time at peak hours if you are coming from districts such as Khalda, Dabouq, Jubeiha, Tla' Al-Ali or Sweifieh. If you are nearer Shmeisani, the Gardens, Abdoun or the 7th Circle, the journey may still be slower than expected during rush hour.

When you book, ask the clinic which entrance to use, whether parking is available and how early to arrive to register. Visitors from outside Amman should also ask whether tests can be done on the same day, so they avoid a second trip.

Checklist before you book

• Match the surgeon's published sub-specialty and services to your condition
• Gather scan, endoscopy, pathology and blood test reports
• Write down your medicines and any previous operations
• Confirm the consultation fee and what follow-up visits cost
• Check whether your insurer is accepted and whether surgery needs pre-approval
• Ask about appointment days, waiting time and whether a referral is needed
• Prepare your questions about options, risks, recovery and follow-up
• Plan your route and parking, and allow time to register
• Know the urgent warning signs and call 911 if they appear