Dr. Pola Nagy Anwar Wassef Specialist General and Laparoscopic Surgeon

Awards & Achievements

• Performed 3,000+ surgical procedures across general, laparoscopic, oncologic, and emergency surgery, maintaining consistently high success rates and low postoperative complication rates.
• Recognized for excellence in minimally invasive surgery, with extensive experience in laparoscopic appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, colorectal, and bariatric procedures.
• Successfully implemented Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols, contributing to a measurable reduction in postoperative hospital stay and faster patient recovery.
• Played a key role in training and mentoring surgical residents and junior doctors, improving operative skills, adherence to safety protocols, and overall surgical performance.
• Published peer-reviewed research in reputable medical journals, including studies focused on colorectal surgery outcomes and prediction of postoperative complications.
• Contributed to quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits, supporting adherence to international standards of patient safety and clinical governance.
• Actively participated in national and regional surgical conferences and workshops, with ongoing engagement in professional development and surgical innovation.
• Achieved DOH (Department of Health – Abu Dhabi) Liscence as a General Surgery Specialist after successfully passing the assessment.

Research & Publications

• Prediction of Early Anastomotic Leakage Following Colorectal Cancer Surgery Zagazig University Medical Journal, 2020. This study examined early predictors of anastomotic leakage after colorectal cancer surgery, aiming to enhance early detection and reduce postoperative morbidity.
• Outcomes of Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy with Intracorporeal versus Extracorporeal Ileocolic Anastomosis for the Treatment of Right-Sided Colonic Cancer International Journal of Health Sciences (Egypt), 2025. The research compared surgical outcomes of two anastomotic techniques, highlighting the benefits of minimally invasive approaches in colorectal cancer management.
• Endoscopic Management of Iatrogenic Esophageal Perforation Following Laparoscopic Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Accepted manuscript; under revision. A randomized controlled trial evaluating the safety and effectiveness of endoscopic interventions in managing postoperative esophageal perforations.
• Percutaneous Sigmoid Fixation for the Management of Recurrent Sigmoid Volvulus Randomized controlled clinical trial; under review. This study investigates a minimally invasive technique aimed at reducing recurrence rates and improving patient outcomes.

Expertise

• General Surgery Comprehensive management of elective and emergency general surgical conditions, including acute abdomen, intestinal obstruction, perforated viscus, and trauma-related cases.
• Laparoscopic & Minimally Invasive Surgery Advanced expertise in laparoscopic appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair (TAPP and ventral hernias), diagnostic laparoscopy, and minimally invasive colorectal procedures, with a strong focus on patient safety and rapid recovery.
• Colorectal Surgery Surgical management of benign and malignant colorectal diseases, including right and left hemicolectomy, sigmoidectomy, anterior resection, Hartmann’s procedure, stoma creation and closure, and perianal conditions.
• Breast Surgery & Surgical Oncology Experience in breast-conserving surgery, modified radical mastectomy, simple mastectomy, and wide local excision of breast lesions, alongside management of skin and soft tissue malignancies.
• Emergency & Trauma Surgery High-volume experience in emergency laparotomy, management of surgical hemorrhage, perforated peptic ulcer, strangulated hernia, and complex abdominal emergencies.
• Hepatobiliary & Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Management of gallbladder disease, bile duct procedures, gastric surgery, closure of perforated peptic ulcer (open and laparoscopic), and assistance in advanced hepatopancreatobiliary surgeries.
• Hernia Surgery Open and laparoscopic repair of inguinal, femoral, incisional, epigastric, and recurrent hernias using mesh.
• Endoscopy & Therapeutic Procedures Diagnostic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, ERCP, PEG insertion.
• Perioperative Care & ERAS Protocols Expertise in preoperative assessment, postoperative management, complication prevention, and implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols to optimize outcomes.

Membership

• Egyptian Medical Syndicate – Licensed General Surgery Consultant
• Egyptian Society of Surgeons (ESS) – Active Member
• General Surgery Department Scientific & Educational Committees, Zagazig University Hospitals
• Participant Member, National and Regional Surgical Conferences and Professional Workshops