Dr Rehan Saif

National & International Awards:

• European Society for Organ Transplantation Diploma (HESPERIS).
• RCSEd Travelling Fellowship Award (Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh).
• Recognition for establishing transplant protocols in emerging medical hubs.

Research & Publications

• Published Papers in Medical Journals:
  Dr. Rehan Saif has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals. His research primarily focuses on outcomes in transplantation and the management of HPB malignancies. Dr. Saif has published various papers on topics such as 'Multimodality management of HCC' and 'Outcomes in Robotic HPB Surgery'. 

Ongoing Clinical Trials Participation:

• Active participant in registries tracking the outcomes of robotic versus open pancreatic surgeries.
• Researching protocols for expanding the donor pool in living donor liver transplantation.

• Successful Multi-Organ Transplant
  Patients requiring simultaneous kidney and liver transplants present significant surgical challenges. Dr. Saif successfully managed such a high-risk case for a middle-aged patient suffering from genetic metabolic disease. Post-surgery, the patient regained full function of both organs, praising Dr. Saif's "calm expertise and British standard of care."
• Robotic Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer
  A patient diagnosed with early-stage pancreatic cancer underwent a Robotic Whipple procedure performed by Dr. Saif. The minimally invasive approach allowed the patient to be discharged within five days with minimal scarring. The patient noted, "Dr. Rehan gave me confidence with his detailed explanation of the robotic technology. I felt I was in safe hands."
• Life-Saving Living Donor Liver Transplant
  Families involved in living donor transplants often face immense anxiety. Dr. Saif performed a liver transplant where a son donated to his father. Both recovered swiftly without complications. The family testimonial reads: "We were treated with such dignity and care. Dr. Rehan is not just a skilled surgeon but a compassionate human being."

• Patient-Centred Care:
  Dr. Saif believes in a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach. Having trained in the UK’s NHS system, he adheres to rigorous evidence-based protocols, ensuring that every transplant or cancer surgery decision is made by a team of experts (Tumour Board) to guarantee the best outcome for the patient.
• Technology & Innovation:
  Dr. Saif is a strong proponent of Minimally Invasive Surgery. He utilises the latest Robotic surgical systems (Da Vinci) for HPB surgeries, which translates to less pain, lower infection rates, and faster recovery for his patients. He combines this technology with his deep experience in complex open surgeries for transplants.

Treatment costs vary significantly based on the hospital location (UAE vs India) and the specific requirements of the case. Below are estimated costs for procedures within the region's premium medical facilities.

Note: Costs in the UAE may be higher than the estimates above, which are indicative of the region's competitive medical tourism rates. For appointment booking and to get a personalised cost estimate, you can connect with the Cancer Rounds team.

• Language Support:
  Dr. Saif is fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu, Kannada, and Telugu. Additionally, the Cancer Rounds team provides interpretation services for other languages to assist international patients.
• Visa & Travel Assistance:
  Cancer Rounds assists patients with Medical Visas for the UAE or India (depending on the chosen facility), airport transfers, and accommodation arrangements near the hospital.
• Pre-treatment Virtual Consultations:
  International patients can schedule a video consultation with Dr. Rehan Saif via Cancer Rounds to discuss medical records and treatment feasibility before travelling.