Qualification
- German Board in Gynecology and Obstetrics
- Member of AGE (German Association of Gynecological Endoscopy)
- Certified in MIC (Minimally Invasive Surgery) – Germany and ENDO certificate for endometriosis surgery.
- Endometriosis Certificate – AGEM / Endometriosis Association Germany
Dr. Aqelah completed his specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Germany and has been practicing in the German healthcare system since the beginning of his medical residency. He began his training at St. Barbara-Klinik Hamm, a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Münster, where he gained comprehensive clinical and surgical experience. During this time, he developed his skills in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery, with a focus on gynecologic oncology and breast reconstruction surgery.
In 2017, Dr. Aqelah obtained his Facharzt (Specialist certification) from the Ärztekammer Düsseldorf (North Rhine Medical Chamber). He then worked as a specialist in the field before being appointed as a Consultant in 2021 at Marienhospital Aachen, a teaching hospital affiliated with RWTH Aachen University.
At Marienhospital, Dr. Aqelah further specialized in modern obstetric care and minimally invasive surgical techniques. His clinical focus includes a broad spectrum of oncologic and benign gynecologic surgeries, performed via both laparoscopic and open approaches.
His expertise includes the laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis, including complex cases involving frozen pelvis, and the management of benign uterine tumors such as fibroids through advanced endoscopic myomectomies with complex uterine reconstruction, as well as hysteroscopic myomectomies.
In the field of gynecologic oncology, Dr. Aqelah is experienced in performing total laparoscopic hysterectomies with salpingo-oophorectomy, as well as laparoscopic sentinel lymphadenectomy using indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence technology, ensuring precise, minimally invasive treatment of gynecologic cancers.
Dr. Aqelah is a certified member of the German Society for Gynecological Endoscopy (AGE), where he earned his MIC certification in minimally invasive surgery. He is also a member of AGEM (Working Group for Endometriosis) and holds a certification in advanced endometriosis surgery, underscoring his proficiency in managing complex gynecological conditions.
In addition, he has co-led the Tumorzentrum (Tumor Center) at his institution, with a strong focus on the modern, minimally invasive management of benign gynecological tumors, especially fibroids, using state-of-the-art surgical techniques.
Dr. Aqelah is fluent in German, English, Arabic, and Spanish, allowing him to deliver patient-centered care across diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Expertice
- Comprehensive gynecological endoscopic surgeries for:
- Tumors
- Fibroids
- Ovarian cysts
- Endometriosis
- Advanced hysteroscopic procedures
- High-level laparoscopic hysterectomies
- Gynecologic oncology (minimally invasive and advanced surgical approaches)
