Dr. Hatem Lahdhili, M.D.
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon | Tunisia
Professional Summary
Dr. Hatem Lahdhili is a Tunisian cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon with extensive experience in complex cardiac surgery, thoracic procedures, and vascular interventions. He is affiliated with leading surgical institutions in Tunisia, including the Military Hospital of Tunis, and has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications in cardiovascular surgery and related fields.
He is recognized for his work in cardiac surgery, infective endocarditis management, congenital and acquired cardiac defects, and thoracic surgical techniques.
Current & Recent Affiliations
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
Military Hospital of Tunis, Montfleury, Tunisia
- Lac Medical Center (LMC), Les Berges du Lac II, Tunis
- Registered specialist in Tunisia’s national medical directory (thoracic & cardiovascular surgery)
Education & Training
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) — Tunisia
- Specialized training in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
- Clinical and surgical training through university hospitals and military medical institutions in Tunisia
Clinical Expertise
- Cardiac valve surgery (including infective endocarditis cases)
- Coronary artery bypass and reoperative cardiac surgery
- Aortic and vascular reconstruction
- Thoracic surgery (lung, pleura, mediastinum)
- Management of complex cardiac infections and complications
- Emergency cardiovascular surgical interventions
Research & Publications
Dr. Lahdhili has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed articles in international and Tunisian medical journals.
Selected Publications:
- Aortic endocarditis complicated with ventricular septal defect and septic pulmonary embolism (Tunis Médical, 2007)
- Non-penetrating cardiac trauma (Tunis Médical, 2006)
- Brucella endocarditis cases (surgical management series) (2001)
- Mycotic aneurysm of the ascending aorta (case reports) (2004)
- Contributions to research on constrictive epicarditis, hydatid cyst complications, and complex cardiac surgery outcomes
He has collaborated with senior cardiovascular surgeons including Prof. Slim Chenik and teams at the Military Hospital of Tunis.
Professional Memberships
- Cardiothoracic Surgery Network (CTSNet)
- European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)
- Participation in international surgical and cardiovascular research communities
Areas of Interest
- Advanced cardiac surgery techniques
- Infective and complex cardiac pathology
- Surgical outcomes and postoperative cardiac care
- Thoracic surgical innovation
Languages
Contact & Practice
- Tunisia (Tunis region – Les Berges du Lac / Military Hospital system)
- Hospital-based specialist practice with private consultation availability depending on institution