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Dr. Haile Mahteme

Surgical Oncology & Upper GI — HIPEC Specialist

Dr. Haile Mahteme

Consultant, Surgical Oncology & Upper GI — HIPEC Specialist

25+ years of experience
MD; PhD (Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University); Surgical Residency; Fellowship in Surgical Oncology; Advanced Training in Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC
King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Riyadh - United Arab Emirates

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Haile Mahteme

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Gastric Cancer
    • Oesophageal Cancer
    • Pancreatic and Periampullary Cancers
    • Colorectal Cancer with Peritoneal Metastases
    • Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
    • Peritoneal Mesothelioma
    • Ovarian Cancer with Peritoneal Spread (Surgical)
    • Appendix Cancer
    • Hepatobiliary Malignancies
    • Upper GI Benign Complex Disease

    Sub-specialties

    • Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) + HIPEC: Combined cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for pseudomyxoma peritonei, colorectal peritoneal metastases, and gastric cancer with peritoneal spread — a globally cited HIPEC surgical oncologist in Riyadh for international patients.
    • Upper GI Cancer Surgery: Open and minimally invasive gastrectomy, oesophagectomy, and pancreatic resections for complex upper GI malignancies.
    • Peritoneal Surface Malignancies: Internationally recognised expertise in peritonectomy procedures, pseudomyxoma peritonei, and peritoneal mesothelioma.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) with Peritonectomy
    • Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
    • Total and Subtotal Gastrectomy
    • Oesophagectomy (Open and Minimally Invasive)
    • Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple Procedure)
    • Laparoscopic and Robotic Upper GI Oncology Surgery
    • Multivisceral Resection for Advanced Malignancies
    • Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) for GI Cancer

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MD — Doctor of Medicine
    • PhD in Surgical Sciences — Uppsala University, Sweden
    • Surgical Residency

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Fellowship in Surgical Oncology
    • Advanced Training in Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) and HIPEC
    • Subspecialty Training in Upper GI Oncologic Surgery

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • European Board of Surgery Certification
    • Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) — Registered Consultant
    • European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO) — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Consultant, Surgical Oncology & Upper GI — King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Department of Surgical Sciences — Uppsala University, Sweden (Past)
    • Consultant Surgical Oncologist — Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden (Past)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Former Associate Professor — Uppsala University, Department of Surgical Sciences
    • Principal and contributing author on multiple peer-reviewed HIPEC and surgical oncology publications
    • Cited author in Cochrane systematic reviews on pseudomyxoma peritonei CRS/HIPEC (2018)

    Key Achievements

    • Internationally recognised HIPEC surgical oncology pioneer
    • Lead or co-author on Swedish peritonectomy + HIPEC experience
    • Contributing author on gastric cancer HIPEC and colorectal CRS+HIPEC cure rate analysis
    • Research on cisplatin HIPEC pharmacokinetics and pseudomyxoma peritonei CRS/HIPEC outcomes (Cochrane, 2018)

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