Prof. Ghattas Khoury Surgical Training and Educational Unit
Supported by the Department of Surgery at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC).
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Inauguration Date: The unit was inaugurated in February 2026.
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Purpose: The unit is dedicated to innovation in surgical education, focusing on training skilled surgeons and leaders to elevate standards in Lebanon and the region.
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Significance: It serves as a key development in the Department of Surgery, enhancing the training capabilities of AUBMC, which is recognized as the largest academic surgical department in Lebanon.
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Naming: The unit is named in honor of Prof. Ghattas Khoury, a respected professor of General and Vascular Surgery at AUBMC, former Minister of Culture, and former president of the Lebanese Order of Physicians.
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Professor Ghattas Khoury
Most Experienced General and Laparoscopic Surgeon in Lebanon
Professor Ghattas Khoury is one of the most experienced General and Laparoscopic Surgeons in Lebanon and the Middle East, with decades of expertise in advanced surgical procedures, minimally invasive techniques, and complex abdominal operations.
Based at Bikhazi Medical Group Hospital in Beirut, Professor Khoury is internationally recognized for his precision, surgical excellence, and leadership in modern laparoscopic surgery.
Expertise in Advanced Laparoscopic & General Surgery
Professor Khoury specializes in:
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Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
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Minimally Invasive Abdominal Surgery
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Gallbladder (Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy)
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Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Ventral, Incisional)
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Appendectomy
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Colorectal Surgery
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Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Complex General Surgical Procedures
With extensive academic and clinical experience, he has performed thousands of successful procedures using state-of-the-art minimally invasive techniques, ensuring:
✔ Faster recovery
✔ Minimal scarring
✔ Reduced postoperative pain
✔ Shorter hospital stay
Internationally Recognized Surgical Leadership
Professor Ghattas Khoury is not only a leading general surgeon in Beirut, but also a respected academic figure who has trained generations of surgeons in Lebanon and internationally.
His commitment to surgical innovation and patient-centered care has positioned him among the most trusted names in laparoscopic surgery in the region.
Patients from Lebanon and abroad seek Professor Khoury for complex surgical cases requiring high precision and advanced expertise.