Specialised surgical care for complex hepatobiliary, pancreatic and splenic conditions in children, using open and minimally invasive techniques.

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About this specialty

Surgeon
Dr. Kamalesh Pal, MCh (AIIMS Gold Medalist)
Where
Al Zahra Hospital, Hessa Street, Dubai
Ages
Newborns to 13 years

From biliary atresia in infancy to a choledochal cyst removed entirely by keyhole surgery in a 13-year-old, these are some of the most delicate operations in pediatric surgery.

  • 23+Years of clinical, teaching & research practice
  • 15,000+Pediatric surgical procedures
  • 7,000+Neonatal surgical procedures
  • 40+Indexed publications

Conditions & procedures

What Dr. Pal treats.

Open and minimally invasive surgery, chosen for each child's condition. Not sure if your child's condition is listed? Just ask.

Biliary conditions

  • Biliary atresia
  • Choledochal cyst
  • Gallbladder surgery

Liver conditions

  • Liver cyst
  • Liver abscess

Pancreas & spleen

  • Splenectomy
  • Pancreatectomy
  • Pancreatic pseudocyst surgery

Medical cases

Real cases in Hepatobiliary Surgery.

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Case 09

Successful Laparoscopic Excision of Type 1c Choledochal Cyst

13-year-old girl successfully treated by total laparoscopic excision of type 1-C choledochal cyst and hepatico-duodenostomy. She presented with recurrent abdominal pain, post feeding discomfort, nausea, occasional fever and vomiting.

General SurgeryGI SurgeryHepatobiliaryMinimally Invasive
Case 08

Laparoscopic Subtotal Pancreatectomy and Splenectomy for Large Tumor in 13yr Old

Complex laparoscopic subtotal pancreatectomy with splenectomy to remove a large pancreatic tumor in a 13-year-old patient.

HepatobiliaryMinimally Invasive

Why families choose Dr. Pal

Specialist care, start to finish.

AIIMS-trained specialist

Gold Medalist in MCh Pediatric Surgery, with 23+ years in India, Saudi Arabia, the USA and the UAE.

Keyhole where it's right

Minimally invasive techniques whenever they suit your child: smaller scars, less pain and a faster recovery.

One surgeon throughout

Dr. Pal sees your child from the first consultation through to the final follow-up.

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Pediatric UrologyKidney, bladder & genital conditions Neonatal SurgeryBirth defects & newborn emergencies Minimally Invasive & RoboticKeyhole surgery, faster recovery Pediatric GI SurgeryReflux, obstruction, Hirschsprung's General Pediatric SurgeryHernias, head & neck, vascular lesions Thoracic SurgeryChest wall, lungs & mediastinum Pediatric OncosurgeryBenign & malignant childhood tumours

Hepatobiliary Surgery

Talk to Dr. Pal about your child.

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