Mr Abdalla Fayyad

Consultant Gynaecologist, accredited sub-specialist in Urogynaecology
MD MRCOG RCOG (urogynae)

Practising at

Spire Harpenden Hospital

Treatment information

Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Abdalla Fayyad at Spire include:

Gynaecology

Other treatments

Hysteropexy, uterine preserving prolapse surgery using the key-hole approach, laparoscopic (key-hole) prolapse repair, vaginal mesh repair, complex recurrent vaginal and uterine prolapse and urinary incontinence

Professional profile

I am a RCOG accredited consultant gynaecologist and RCOG accredited sub specialist in urogynaecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery treating women with prolapse and urinary incontinence. I have specialist experience in laparoscopic (keyhole) prolapse surgery and provide the unique expertise of uterine preserving prolapse surgery using the keyhole approach. I am an opinion leader in the field of urogynaecology (prolapse and urinary incontinence surgery) and am an invited speaker to the major national and international meetings in urogynaecology to share my experience in this field. I take great pride in offering the highest standard of individualised sympathetic patient care in comfortable and professional surroundings. I firmly believe in evidence-based medicine and patient-tailored treatments. I always involve my patients in the decision-making process and value the expertise of the multi-disciplinary team.

I received my doctorate degree at the University of London, and did sub-specialty training in Urogynaecology at St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, a national and international leading centre in this field. I have an active research program and publish regularly in the leading journals in urogynaecology. I am also a regular reviewer for the leading journals in urogynaecology and urology.

I am an international pioneer in the treatment of prolapse surgery, particularly using keyhole techniques. I have lectured nationally and internationally on Urogynaecology. I have been invited to present to hospitals and societies in the USA, Scotland, Germany and China. I lecture on the latest developments in laparoscopic surgery and vaginal mesh surgery. I am also regularly invited by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the British Society of Urogynaecology to present at their national meetings including the annual scientific update and the surgical masterclass in urogynaecology.

I have performed more than a thousand surgeries for vaginal prolapse and more than five hundred key hole operations to treat prolapse of the womb or the vagina. I have also performed more than 200 keyhole hysterectomies and vaginal hysterectomies. I also have special expertise in complex pelvic surgery including recurrent vaginal prolapse using mesh and have performed more than 250 of such operations.

Clinical Interests

Urogynaecology
Urodynamics
Prolapse
Endometriosis
Laparascopic surgery
Menorrhagia
Menstrual disorders

Urinary incontinence and overactive bladder in women.

Private contact details

Telephone	0800 585 112
Website	http://www.afayyad.co.uk
Private secretary	Clare Inns
Private secretary telephone	01582 714 449
Private secretary fax	01582 714 476
Private secretary email	clare.inns@spirehealthcare.com

Journals

Media Coverage

Featured in the TV series embarrassing bodies series 2 to 6.

Qualification and professional memberships

MRCOG / Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists / 2001
Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

MD / Queen Mary University of London / 2006
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of medicine title awarded after MD thesis in Obstetrics and Gynaecology submitted to the University of London

Sub-specialty accreditation in urogynaecology / RCOG / 2009
After 3 year fellowship in Urogynaecology at St Mary's Hospital, University of Manchester.

CCT / University of Manchester / 2009
Certificate of Completion of Training
Completion of higher specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, urogynaecology, and advanced laparoscopic surgery.

Professional memberships

British Society of Urogynaecology
International Urogynaecology Association
International Continence Society
British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy
American Society of Gynecological Surgeons (SGS) (Invitation only membership)

Professional leadership

Lead for risk and governance in Gynaecology at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
Member of the education committee of the International Urogynecology Association (IUGA).
Trainer for advanced laparoscopic urogyanecology at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital

Current NHS posts

Consultant Gynaecological Surgeon, sub-specialist in Urogynaecology, Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Research and Publication

I lead an active research program in urogynaecology and laparoscopic surgery. I publish widely. Particular research interests include uterine preserving prolapse surgery using the laparoscopic approach, techniques for managing vault, complex and recurrent prolapse using laparoscopic surgery and vaginal meshes and the outcomes of laparoscopic pelvic floor surgery and surgery for urinary incontinence. I have been invited to lecture both nationally and internationally to present myresearch findings.

Articles

New onset stress urinary incontinence following laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy and its relation to anatomical outcomes.
02/02/2015

Safety and one year outcomes following vaginally assisted laparoscopic uterine sacropexy for advanced uterine prolapse.
03/03/2014

Prospective study of anterior transobturator mesh kit (Prolift) for the management of recurrent anterior vaginal wall prolapse

Personal Profile

I am married to a dentist and have two children. I enjoy tennis, reading, travelling and spending time with my family, enjoying outdoor activities and sports.