Abdominal Surgeon Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver surgical expertise in GI and abdominal procedures.
• Provide emergency and elective surgical care for GI cases.

Our team requires an individual who can effectively manage surgical teams, provide accurate documentation, and adhere to patient safety standards.

Pre- and Post-Operative Care

• Conduct thorough pre-operative evaluations, risk assessments, and obtain informed consents.
• Manage post-operative care including monitoring for complications.
• Collaborate with intensivists and physicians for co-morbid condition management.

Multidisciplinary Coordination

• Work closely with departments like gastroenterology, oncology, hepatology, pathology, radiology, and critical care.
• Participate in tumor boards and surgical planning meetings.
• Coordinate with dieticians and physiotherapists for holistic patient recovery.

Patient Education & Counseling

• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, surgical risks, and recovery expectations.
• Provide emotional support and clear communication throughout the surgical journey.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate surgical notes, discharge summaries, and operative records.
• Ensure adherence to hospital protocols, infection control measures, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Academic & Training Duties (For Teaching Hospitals)

• Mentor medical students, interns, and residents in GI surgery techniques.
• Participate in academic sessions, workshops, CME programs, and research.
• Publish clinical studies and contribute to surgical innovation.

Qualifications

Essential:

• MBBS + MS / DNB in General Surgery.
• MCh / DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology OR Fellowship in GI / Laparoscopic / HPB Surgery (recognized by IAGES / ASI / SGEI or international boards).

Desirable:

• Experience in laparoscopic and minimally invasive GI procedures.
• Training in GI oncology or liver/pancreatic surgery.
• BLS/ACLS certification for surgical emergency readiness.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced surgical skills in GI and abdominal surgery.
• Strong diagnostic and decision-making ability.
• Expertise in laparoscopic and open techniques.
• Clear and empathetic communication.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork and leadership.
• Adherence to surgical ethics and patient safety standards.

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