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Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy
Infertility
Fibroid Resource Center
Women's Health Forum

Galal Lotfi, MD, MRCOG - Egypt

Mailing address:

14A Sherif Street, Roxy Heliopolis
11341. Cairo, Egypt
Phone: (202) 4535597, (202) 5254631
Fax: 1-815-3660452

Present Post:

Head Department Obstetrics & Gynecology, Suez Canal University. Egypt.
Professor Obstetrics & Gynecology, Suez Canal University, Egypt.
Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology, Assalam International Hospital, Cairo, Egypt.
Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology, Naser Institute, Cairo, Egypt.
Reviewer Obstetrics and Gynecology Journal.
Middle East Board of Consultants, for Modern Gynecology Digest.
Middle East Board of Consultants, for our Modern Medicine.
Editorial Board of British journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, International edition.
Obgyn.net Editorial advisor Laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy and Infertility

Education:

M.B.B.Ch, Cairo University, Egypt
M.Sc, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Cairo University, Egypt
E.C.F.M.G, USA,
M.R.C.O.G, London, 1985
M.D, Combined, Suez Canal University and Aberdeen University; Scotland, 1986.

Experiences:

1. 1976-1977, House officer, Cairo university hospitals, Cairo, Egypt.
2. 1977-1980, Registrar, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Cairo University, Egypt.
3. 1980-1986, Assistant Lecturer, Obstetrics & Gynecology department, Suez Canal University.
4. 1986-1991, Lecturer Obstetrics & Gynecology department, Suez Canal University.
5. 1991-1995, Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology department, Suez Canal University.
6. 1995 –1996 Professor and Chairman Obstetrics & Gynecology department, Suez Canal University.
7. 1996-2000 Professor Obstetrics & Gynecology department, Suez Canal University 2000 till now.
8. Chairman Obstetrics & Gynecology department, Suez Canal University 1995-2005.
9. President Obstetrics & Gynecology annual conference, Suez Canal University 2002, 2003.

Interests:

Progress in fertility and infertility
Advances in contraception
Assisted reproductive technology
Endoscopic surgery
Gynecologic Surgery

Languages:

Arabic Native tongue
English, excellent

References:

Professor A Klopper, Obstetrics & Gynecology Department, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB9 2ZD, Scotland, UK
Professor A Templeton, Obstetrics & Gynecology Department, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB9 2ZD, Scotland, UK
Professor Mohamed Shoeir, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt

Publications:

1. Lotfi, G. (1979): Midtrimester abortion. Unpublished thesis
2. Lotfi, G. (1985): Determination of some hormones and proteins in occult pregnancy. Unpublished MD thesis.
3. Klopper, A, Yap, L. K., Lotfi, G. (1985): Observations on Luteinized unruptured follicle. Blair Bell Society Meeting. Glasgow, UK.
4. Klopper, A, Yap, L. K., Lotfi, G. (1985): Observations on the occurrence of occult pregnancy. In “research in perinatal Medicine. E. Albert and G Pepe Eds. Perinatology press. Ithaca, New York.
5. Lotfi, G. (1988): Occult pregnancy: A cause of unexplained infertility. Post Graduate doctor. 11, 498-501.
6. Lotfi, G, Said, M.E, Mostafa, H. H. and Elgohary, A. (1989): Luteal phase defect and occult pregnancy. In the proceedings of “The fifth Zagazig world conference on obstetrics and gynecology’. Cairo. Zagazig University. Egypt. 137-154.
7. Lotfi, G, Said, M.E, Mostafa, H. H. and Klopper, A. (1989): Luteinized unruptured follicle: Hormonal pattern. In the proceedings of “The fifth Zagazig world conference on obstetrics and gynecology’. Cairo. Zagazig University. Egypt. 124-136.
8. Lotfi, G, Said, M.E, Mostafa, H. H. and Elgohary, A. (1990): Luteal phase defect and unexplained infertility. Is there a relationship? Post Graduate Doctor. 13, 390-398.
9. Lotfi, G, Said, M.E, Mostafa, H. H. (1992): Ovulation; which side. Post Graduate Doctor. 14, 13-15.
10. Lotfi, G. (1990): Fetal Macrosomia. Post Graduate Doctor. 13, 160-164.
11. Said, M. E., Ghonem, M. R., Lotfi, G., and Sabry, A. (1989): Screening pregnancy for low birth weight for gestational age by simple clinical measurements. New Egyptian J Medicine. 3, 363- 368.
12. Lotfi, G. (1989): Ectopic pregnancy and twisted ovarian cyst. Post Graduate Doctor. 12, 530.
13. El-Shafie, M., Lotfi, G., Kamel, S.M. (1989): Ectopic pregnancy. Conventional methods of diagnosis. New Egyptian J Medicine. 757-760.
14. Ghonem, M. R., Said, M. E., Lotfi, G., Hamam, M. M. and Abd Elsalam: (1989): Epidemiological study in cervical and intraepithelial neoplasia in women in Ismailia. Ain Shams Med J
15. Lotfi, G. & Iskander, N. (1991): Cyclic hearing impairment. Menofia M J. 3, 1-4.
16. Sabry, A., Abu-Seif, A. N., Shoukry, M., Lotfi, G. and Dandash, M. (1989):
17. Assessing the dignostic accuracy and efficacy of selected antepartum modified fetal biophysical profile. New Egyptian Med J. 3, 853-858.
18. Said, M. E., Ghonem, M. R., Lotfi, G., and Azzam, M. (1988):The plasmin inhibitors alpha-2-macroglobulin and alpha-1-antitrypsin before and after the development of preeclampsia. New Egyptian J Medicine. 2, 405-409.
19. Elorbany, M. & Lotfi, G. (1989): Epidural analgesia for section is safe technique. New Egyptian J Medicine. 3, 1589-1592.
20. Eldefrawy, M.M. & Lotfi, G. (1989): Late luteal phase dysphoric disorders. Do we need another psychiatric category? Egyptian J Psych.
21. Lotfi, G. & Elgohary, A. (1991): Clomiphene citrate and unexplained infertility. Post Graduate doctor. 14. 14-19.
22. Lotfi, G. (1991): Polycystiv ovary; Normal Variation. Post Graduate Doctor, 16
23. Lotfi, G. & Elgohary, A. (1993): Screening method for abnormal carbohydrate metabolism. Practitioner. 4, 71-73.
24. Iskander, N., Lotfi, G., Elgohary, A., Elatraby, M. & Ramsis, N. (1992): Vertical transmission of Chlamydia to neonates. Menofia M J. 1, 109-111.
25. Iskander, N., Lotfi, G., Elgohary, A., Eldidi, M. (1992): Nasal Granuloma Gravidarum. Menofia M J. 1, 109-111.
26. Iskander, N., Lotfi, G., Eldefrawy, M: Bells palsy and its recurrence in pregnancy. M j. 4, 109-113.
27. Lotfi, G., Elshafie, M. & Elgohary, A. (1993): Ovulation and Luteinization. M J Teaching Hospitals. 18, 27-40.
28. Said, M., Ghonim, M. R., Lotfi, G. & Eltair, A. (1994): Umbilical cord length: Its relation to maternal and fetal parameters. Alexandria International Conference. Feb 1994. Alexandria. Egypt.
29. Lotfi, G. (1994): Ultrasound and infertility. Practitioner. 4, 372-374.
30. Lotfi, G. (1994):Bishop score in women with previous cesarean section. Alexandria university international annual congress. Alexandria, Egypt. Jan13-14, 1994.
31. Lotfi, G. & Said, M. (1995): Bishop score and cesarean section. Practitioner, 5. 469-473.
32. Lotfi, G. & Eldafrawy, M. (1995): Psychological impact of female circumcision. Egyptian J Psych. 18, 123-131.
33. Khatab, T., Lotfi, G., Kisk, I., Khedr, M. S. & Abd elhamid, A. S (1994): Urinary calcium as an early marker for pregnancy induced hypertension. New Egyptian J Medicine.
34. Mohamed, S. F., El-Atrebi, M. Z., Helmy, S., Abd-Elal, W. E. & Lotfi, G. (1993): Hisptpathological and biochemical study on the side effects of concomitant Carbamazine and oral contraceptve administration in female rats. New Egyptian J Medicine. 8, 1594-1603.
35. Iskander, N. & Lotfi, G. (1993): Effects of injectables long acting progestogen ( Depoprovera) on the cochlea of guinea pig. Egyptian J anatomy. 16, 33-46.
36. Mohamed, S. F., Lotfi, G. Saker, A. A., Hassan, T. A. & Arafa, A. (1993): study on the effects of concomitant administration of Carbamazine Hydrochloride, Amitriptyline Hydrochloride and oral contraceptive on the liver and lungs of rats. J Legal and Forensic Sciences. 5, 35-59.
37. Mohamed, S. F., Lotfi, G., El-Dawi, H. S. A. & Hassan, T A. (1993): Study on the interactive effects of concomitant administration of antipsychotic Tricyclic antidepressant and oral contraceptive administration in female rats. J Legal and Forensic Sciences. 5, 17-33.
38. Lotfi, G. (1996): Transvaginal sonography, screening tool for endometrium. Sonoace international. 3, 34-40.
39. El-Dafrawy, M., Lotfi, G., Megahed, H. Sakr, A. A. (1996): Female circumcision in Ismailia. A descriptive study. Egyptian J Psych. 19, 137-145.
40. Lotfi, G., Elgohary, A., Hafez, M. E. (1995): Ultrasound and Infertility. New Egyptian J Medicine. 4, 1008-1011.
41. Hassan, A., Elgohary, A., Lotfi, G. (1990): Toxoplasma antibodies in pregnant aborting women in Suez. International Clinical Epidemiology Network (INCLEN). Eighth annual meeting. Puabla, Mexico. Jan 20-26.
42. Hafez, M. E., Lotfi, G., Ghomeim, M.R. (1995): Relation between fetal biophysical profile and perinatal outcom. New Egyptian J Medicine. 12, 28-27.
43. Hafez, M. E., Lotfi, (1996): Comparison between the use of Baldwin’s Stem and the use of antichlamydial therapy in treating cases with unexplained infertility in Port Said. New Egyptian J Medicine. 12, 120-123
44. Kamel, M., Lotfi, G, Elghoneimy ST, Elsadek, MM. (1997): Liver function tests in pregnancy; distinguishing Normal from Abnormal Values. Bull Egyptian Soc Ohysiolo Sci 18 (1), 44-51
45. Lotfi, G. (1997): Cloning: Its future in Medicine. Practitioner 1997, 8, 283.
46. Hafez, M., Said, M, Lotfi, G. (1996): Prophylactic use an antiprostaglandin and antifibrinlolytic after IUD insertion. New Eg J Medicine. 15, 274-276.
47. Lotfi, G. (1998): Transvaginal sonography (TVS) and endometrium: IFFS and ASRM conference. San Francisco.
48. Kamel, M., Lotfi, G, Kamel, S, Eldidi, M. (1998): Effect of Tamoxifen on plasma Gonadotrphins, Steroid Hormones and Lipids in postmenopausal women with breast cancer. Bull Egyptian Soc Ohysiolo Sci 18 (1), 52-60
49. Lotfi, G, Kamel, M. (1998): Effect of Hormonal replacement therapy on lipid profile in diabetic women. Bull Egyptian Soc Ohysiolo Sci 17 (1), 37-44.
50. Kamel, M., Lotfi, G, (1998): Dyslipidaemia and thyroid function in menopausal women. The Egyptian Journal of Biochemistry. 16, 243-252.
51. Lotfi, G. (2000): Transvaginal Sonography and posmenopausal ovarian screening: Implementation is essential. Federation International For Obstetrics and Gynecology (FIGO 2000), Washington, USA. September 3-8.
52. Lotfi, G. (2000): Vaginal hysterectomy: Safe technique without postoperative vault prolapse. Federation International for Obstetrics and Gynecology (FIGO 2000), Washington, USA. September 3-8.
53. Lotfi, G (2002): Polycystic ovary syndrome: Treatment protocol. Obstetrics and Gynecology annual meeting, Suez Canal university, Ismaila. Egypt. April25-26, 2002.
54. Lotfi, G (2003): Endmoetrial ablation versus hysterectomy. Obstetrics and Gynecology annual meeting, Suez Canal University, Ismaila. Egypt. April 24-25, 2003.
55. El-Shahat, A; Lotfi, G, El-Gohry, A, Hammam, M, Ashry,A. (2006): Prognostic value of serum concentration and placental expression of Cytokeratin 19 in preeclampsia. XVIII FIGO World Congress Of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Malaysia, Kula Lumpur. November 5-10, 2006. Abstract book 4.
56. Lotfi, G; Elshahat, A. (2006): Hysterectomy, endometrial ablation and intrauterine system for the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding. World Congress Of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Malaysia, Kula Lumpur. November 5-10, 2006. Abstract book 1.
57. Lotfi, G; (2009): Vaginal hysterectomy. Teaching technique. XIuX FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Cape Town. South Africa. Abstract book I.
58. Lotfi, G: (2010): Menopause. HRT or no HRT. Suez Canal University annual conference. April 15-16. Ismailia. Egypt.

Revised:  07/2010