Cholelithiasis care at Aster Hospital, Mankhool in Dubai, UAE, includes endoscopy, bile duct procedures, and gallbladder surgery. Dr. Rahul Tugnait has over 25 years of laparoscopic surgery experience and holds MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons, UK.
ERCP and EUS for bile duct assessment
The hospital’s hepatobiliary and advanced endoscopy services support assessment and treatment of bile duct stones.
- Diagnostic ERCP: Examines the bile ducts and can identify stones.
- Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS): Provides an endoscopic assessment of the biliary and digestive systems.
- Upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy: Evaluate digestive symptoms before or after treatment.
Gallbladder surgery with Dr. Rahul Tugnait
The general and laparoscopic surgery department offers keyhole and open gallbladder removal. Dr. Tugnait also holds FMAS and FIAGES fellowships and a fellowship in laparoscopic colorectal surgery.
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Removes the gallbladder through small incisions. This approach is associated with faster recovery and minimal scarring.
- Open cholecystectomy: Removes the gallbladder through open surgery and is reserved for complex cases.
- Gallbladder and bile duct surgery: Advanced laparoscopic or open surgery addresses stones involving the bile ducts. The surgical team includes surgeons with MCh Surgical Gastroenterology and hepatopancreatobiliary training.
- Therapeutic ERCP: Removes bile duct stones or places a stent without open surgery.
- Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy: Upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy help assess biliary and digestive symptoms.
Aster Mankhool holds EIAC accreditation and was ranked fourth in the UAE by Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026. Patients can request a consultation through Bookimed to discuss suitable diagnostic and treatment options.
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