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Dr Sala Abdalla is a Consultant General, Emergency and Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgeon based in London. Her NHS practice is at the London North West University Healthcare Trust. Dr Abdalla treats a wide range of surgical diseases, with a focus on the biliary and upper gastrointestinal systems. She specialises in laparoscopic/minimally invasive 'keyhole' surgery; emergency general surgery; all types of hernia surgery including complex abdominal hernias requiring abdominal wall reconstruction; gallbladder surgery including the provision of intra-operative cholangiography; surgery for reflux disease; and diagnostic gastroscopies.

With a strong passion for medical education Dr Abdalla has re-developed the Intermediate Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery course for the Royal College of Surgeons of England. She also teaches on the Basic Surgical Skills, Core Skills in Laparoscopy, and Intermediate Skills in Laparoscopy courses at the College.

Dr Abdalla is keen on expanding global access to safe, effective, and timely surgical care and is the founder and director of Operation International UK. This surgical charity delivers free surgical care to thousands of patients in underserved communities around the world. She has received a national award in 2019 for this work. She also holds a certificate in Improving Global health from Harvard University.

Dr Abdalla has more than 30 publications to date including a book 'A History of Surgery' which she co-authored with Harold Ellis CBE FRCS, showcasing her dedication to preserving the rich history of surgical practices across the globe. Her expertise in the field is further demonstrated by her second published textbook, 'Cracking the general surgical interviews for ST3', which serves as a valuable resource for aspiring surgeons.

For more information, visit the website Westlondonsurgeon.co.uk

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