{"id":3662,"date":"2022-04-22T02:38:38","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T23:38:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drashrafsalem.com\/?page_id=3662"},"modified":"2026-11-09T13:59:18","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T10:59:18","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drashrafsalem.com\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Dr"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3662\" class=\"elementor elementor-3662 elementor-133\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1b0b24e5 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-items-bottom elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1b0b24e5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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elementor-size-default\">Prof. Ashraf Salem <br>Consultant in General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, and Endocrine Surgery.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fa3d1d3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fa3d1d3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6ac6a1f\" data-id=\"6ac6a1f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab37b3b elementor-widget 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TABLET\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 992px) {\r\n\r\n    .ashraf-hero {\r\n        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);\r\n\r\n        gap: 35px;\r\n\r\n        padding: 50px 0 60px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ashraf-hero-image {\r\n        order: 1;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ashraf-hero-content {\r\n        order: 2;\r\n\r\n        text-align: center;\r\n\r\n        padding: 0 15px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ashraf-hero-kicker {\r\n        justify-content: center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ashraf-hero-description {\r\n        margin-left: auto;\r\n        margin-right: auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ashraf-image-frame {\r\n        max-width: 520px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ashraf-hero-info {\r\n        max-width: 750px;\r\n\r\n        margin-left: auto;\r\n        margin-right: auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ashraf-credentials {\r\n        justify-content: center;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   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   gap: 7px;\r\n\r\n        justify-content: flex-start;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ashraf-credential {\r\n        font-size: 11px;\r\n\r\n        padding: 7px 9px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ashraf-image-frame::before {\r\n        height: 75px;\r\n\r\n        top: 18px;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"ashraf-hero-section\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"ashraf-hero-container\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"ashraf-hero\">\r\n\r\n            <!-- IMAGE -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"ashraf-hero-image\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"ashraf-image-frame\">\r\n\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                        src=\"https:\/\/drashrafsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/drashraf.jpg\"\r\n                        alt=\"Prof. Ashraf Salem, Consultant in General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery and Endocrine Surgery\"\r\n                        loading=\"eager\"\r\n                        fetchpriority=\"high\"\r\n                    >\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- CONTENT -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"ashraf-hero-content\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"ashraf-hero-kicker\">\r\n                    General, Laparoscopic & Endocrine Surgery\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <h1 class=\"ashraf-hero-title\">\r\n                    Prof. Ashraf Salem\r\n                <\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"ashraf-hero-specialty\">\r\n                    Consultant in General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery & Endocrine Surgery\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <p class=\"ashraf-hero-description\">\r\n                    Prof. Ashraf Salem has extensive experience in general\r\n                    surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and endocrine surgery,\r\n                    with a particular focus on advanced surgical procedures\r\n                    involving the endocrine glands and digestive system.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <!-- QUICK INFO -->\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"ashraf-hero-info\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"ashraf-info-item\">\r\n\r\n                        <strong>\r\n                            General Surgery\r\n                        <\/strong>\r\n\r\n                        <span>\r\n                            General and specialized surgical procedures\r\n                        <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"ashraf-info-item\">\r\n\r\n                        <strong>\r\n                            Laparoscopic Surgery\r\n                        <\/strong>\r\n\r\n                        <span>\r\n                            Advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques\r\n                        <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"ashraf-info-item\">\r\n\r\n                        <strong>\r\n                            Endocrine Surgery\r\n                        <\/strong>\r\n\r\n                        <span>\r\n                            Thyroid and other endocrine gland surgeries\r\n                        <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <!-- CREDENTIALS -->\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"ashraf-credentials\">\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"ashraf-credential\">\r\n                        Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons \u2013 London\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"ashraf-credential\">\r\n                        Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons \u2013 Glasgow\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"ashraf-credential\">\r\n                        Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons \u2013 Edinburgh\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"ashraf-credential\">\r\n                        Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-932ec7a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"932ec7a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b2234f6\" data-id=\"b2234f6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap 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style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/drashrafsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dr-ashraf-salem-clinic-contact.jpg);\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed-play\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Play Video\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-play\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abf4b0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"abf4b0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n<style>\r\n\/* =========================================\r\n   Dr. Ashraf Salem\r\n   Surgical Specialties - English Version\r\n========================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.ashraf-specialties {\r\n    --as-navy: #1B2358;\r\n    --as-red: #BE1B39;\r\n    --as-text: #30343B;\r\n 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.as-grid {\r\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n        gap: 12px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .as-card {\r\n        padding: 22px 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .as-card h3 {\r\n        font-size: 18px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .as-card p {\r\n        font-size: 14px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .as-cta a {\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        padding: 13px 18px;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"ashraf-specialties\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"as-inner\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- HEADER -->\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"as-heading\">\r\n\r\n            <span class=\"as-kicker\">\r\n                Areas of Specialization & Expertise\r\n            <\/span>\r\n\r\n            <h2>\r\n                Expertise Across Multiple Surgical Specialties\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n                Prof. Ashraf Salem has experience across a wide range\r\n                of general and laparoscopic surgical specialties.\r\n                Each patient is evaluated individually, with the\r\n                surgical approach tailored to their diagnosis\r\n                and specific medical needs.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n        <!-- SPECIALTIES GRID -->\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"as-grid\">\r\n\r\n            <!-- 01 -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"as-card\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"as-number\">01<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h3>\r\n                    Endocrine Surgery\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid,\r\n                    salivary gland, and adrenal gland conditions,\r\n                    as well as other endocrine surgical disorders.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- 02 -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"as-card\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"as-number\">02<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h3>\r\n                    Laparoscopic Surgery\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Minimally invasive surgical procedures using\r\n                    laparoscopic techniques for selected abdominal,\r\n                    gastrointestinal, and hernia conditions.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- 03 -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"as-card\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"as-number\">03<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h3>\r\n                    Surgical Oncology\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Surgical management of selected tumors and\r\n                    conditions requiring an operation, based on\r\n                    the type, location, and assessment of each tumor.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- 04 -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"as-card\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"as-number\">04<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h3>\r\n                    Hernia Surgery\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Surgical treatment of inguinal, umbilical,\r\n                    femoral, incisional, and hiatal hernias,\r\n                    depending on individual patient assessment.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- 05 -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"as-card\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"as-number\">05<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h3>\r\n                    Anorectal Surgery\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Surgical treatment of hemorrhoids, anal fissures,\r\n                    anal fistulas, rectal prolapse, and selected\r\n                    rectal tumors.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- 06 -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"as-card\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"as-number\">06<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h3>\r\n                    General Surgery\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    A broad range of general surgical procedures\r\n                    and conditions, with an appropriate treatment\r\n                    approach selected following careful evaluation.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n        <!-- CTA -->\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"as-cta\">\r\n\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/drashrafsalem.com\/en\/our-operations\/\">\r\n\r\n                Explore All Surgical Procedures\r\n\r\n                <span>\u2192<\/span>\r\n\r\n            <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4d8b3df elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4d8b3df\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6233dde\" data-id=\"6233dde\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c835d00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c835d00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n<section class=\"ashraf-news\" dir=\"ltr\">\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"ashraf-news-container\">\r\n\r\n    <!-- SECTION HEADING -->\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"ashraf-news-heading\">\r\n\r\n      <span>News & Events<\/span>\r\n\r\n      <h2>\r\n        Latest News & Events of Prof. Ashraf Salem\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"ashraf-news-layout\">\r\n\r\n      <!-- =========================\r\n           MAIN NEWS\r\n      ========================== -->\r\n\r\n      <article class=\"ashraf-main-news\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"ashraf-news-label\">\r\n          Award & Recognition\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <h3>\r\n          Prof. Ashraf Salem Honored by the Minister of Defense\r\n        <\/h3>\r\n\r\n        <p class=\"ashraf-main-text\">\r\n          Prof. Ashraf Salem, Consultant in General Surgery and\r\n          Thyroid Surgery, was honored with the First-Class\r\n          Medal of Duty by the Minister of Defense. This recognition\r\n          was awarded in appreciation of his outstanding efforts,\r\n          distinguished achievements, and successful surgical\r\n          procedures performed within the Armed Forces Medical Services.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n      <!-- =========================\r\n           SCIENTIFIC PARTICIPATION\r\n      ========================== -->\r\n\r\n      <article class=\"ashraf-gallery-news\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"ashraf-news-label\">\r\n          International Academic Participation\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <h3>\r\n          Prof. Ashraf Salem Participates in Royal College of Surgeons\r\n          Examinations and Academic Lectures in London\r\n        <\/h3>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          Prof. Ashraf Salem, Consultant in General Surgery,\r\n          Endocrine Surgery, and Laparoscopic Surgery, participated\r\n          alongside a distinguished group of physicians from around\r\n          the world in scientific examinations and academic lectures\r\n          for Royal College of Surgeons fellowship candidates\r\n          at a British university in London.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================\r\n   Dr. Ashraf Salem\r\n   News & Events - English Version\r\n========================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.ashraf-news {\r\n  --navy: #17265b;\r\n  --navy-dark: #101b43;\r\n  --red: #bd1f45;\r\n  --text: #26313d;\r\n  --muted: #687386;\r\n  --border: #e2e6ec;\r\n  --soft: #f7f8fa;\r\n\r\n  direction: ltr;\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  padding: 85px 20px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n\r\n  font-family: inherit, Arial, sans-serif;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ashraf-news *,\r\n.ashraf-news *::before,\r\n.ashraf-news *::after {\r\n  box-sizing: border-box;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Container *\/\r\n\r\n.ashraf-news-container {\r\n  width: min(1180px, 100%);\r\n  margin: 0 auto;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* 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Ashraf Salem\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <p>\r\n        Find answers to common questions patients may have before\r\n        visiting the surgical clinic or making decisions about\r\n        consultation, diagnosis, treatment, or surgery.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- FAQ LIST -->\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"ashraf-faq-list\">\r\n\r\n      <!-- FAQ 1 -->\r\n\r\n      <details class=\"ashraf-faq-item\">\r\n\r\n        <summary>\r\n          <span>Who is Prof. Ashraf Salem?<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"ashraf-faq-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n        <\/summary>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"ashraf-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            Prof. Ashraf Salem is a surgeon specializing in general,\r\n            laparoscopic, and endocrine surgery. He provides\r\n            evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for conditions\r\n            that may require surgical intervention, selecting\r\n            the appropriate surgical approach according to\r\n            each patient's diagnosis and overall health.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n\r\n      <!-- FAQ 2 -->\r\n\r\n      <details class=\"ashraf-faq-item\">\r\n\r\n        <summary>\r\n          <span>What conditions can I consult Prof. Ashraf Salem about?<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"ashraf-faq-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n        <\/summary>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"ashraf-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            You can consult Prof. Ashraf Salem about a wide range\r\n            of surgical conditions, including endocrine gland\r\n            disorders, conditions treated with laparoscopic surgery,\r\n            hernias, anorectal conditions, selected tumors, and\r\n            other conditions requiring surgical evaluation,\r\n            as well as various abdominal and general surgical conditions.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n\r\n      <!-- FAQ 3 -->\r\n\r\n      <details class=\"ashraf-faq-item\">\r\n\r\n        <summary>\r\n          <span>When should I visit a surgical clinic?<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"ashraf-faq-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n        <\/summary>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"ashraf-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            You should consider visiting a surgeon if you have\r\n            a condition or diagnosis that may require surgical\r\n            evaluation. Examples include an unusual lump or swelling,\r\n            a hernia, recurring pain associated with a surgical\r\n            condition, or a recommendation for a surgical procedure.\r\n            After examining you, the surgeon can determine whether\r\n            surgery is necessary or whether other treatment options\r\n            may be appropriate.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n\r\n      <!-- FAQ 4 -->\r\n\r\n      <details class=\"ashraf-faq-item\">\r\n\r\n        <summary>\r\n          <span>Does every surgical condition require an operation?<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"ashraf-faq-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n        <\/summary>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"ashraf-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            No. Having a surgical condition does not necessarily\r\n            mean that an operation is required immediately.\r\n            The decision depends on the type and severity of the\r\n            condition, symptoms, investigation results, and the\r\n            patient's overall health. Following an assessment,\r\n            the surgeon can determine whether medication,\r\n            monitoring, or surgical intervention is the most\r\n            appropriate option.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n\r\n      <!-- FAQ 5 -->\r\n\r\n      <details class=\"ashraf-faq-item\">\r\n\r\n        <summary>\r\n          <span>Can some operations be performed using laparoscopic surgery?<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"ashraf-faq-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n        <\/summary>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"ashraf-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            Yes. Many operations can be performed using\r\n            laparoscopic techniques when this approach is suitable\r\n            for the patient's condition. The choice between\r\n            laparoscopic and open surgery depends on the type\r\n            of operation, the patient's health, the diagnosis,\r\n            and whether the technique is appropriate for\r\n            the individual case.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n\r\n      <!-- FAQ 6 -->\r\n\r\n      <details class=\"ashraf-faq-item\">\r\n\r\n        <summary>\r\n          <span>How is the most appropriate surgical procedure determined?<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"ashraf-faq-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n        <\/summary>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"ashraf-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            The appropriate operation and surgical technique are\r\n            determined after a comprehensive assessment. This may\r\n            include reviewing the patient's medical history,\r\n            performing a clinical examination, and evaluating\r\n            imaging and laboratory test results when necessary.\r\n            Based on these findings, the surgeon can recommend\r\n            the most suitable surgical approach.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n\r\n      <!-- FAQ 7 -->\r\n\r\n      <details class=\"ashraf-faq-item\">\r\n\r\n        <summary>\r\n          <span>Can I have a consultation before deciding to undergo surgery?<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"ashraf-faq-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n        <\/summary>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"ashraf-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            Absolutely. The first step is to evaluate your condition\r\n            and discuss your symptoms, diagnosis, and available\r\n            medical investigations. The appropriate treatment\r\n            and surgical options can then be explained, helping\r\n            you understand your condition and make an informed\r\n            decision in consultation with your surgeon.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n\r\n      <!-- FAQ 8 -->\r\n\r\n      <details class=\"ashraf-faq-item\">\r\n\r\n        <summary>\r\n          <span>How can I book an appointment with Prof. Ashraf Salem?<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"ashraf-faq-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n        <\/summary>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"ashraf-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            You can book an appointment with Prof. Ashraf Salem\r\n            through the contact or booking options available\r\n            on the website. 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