General Surgery Department
Overview
General Surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on abdominal contents and other vital organs, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, and often the thyroid gland. The department provides comprehensive surgical care for benign and malignant conditions, performing both open and minimally invasive (laparoscopic) procedures. General surgeons are available 24/7 to provide emergency surgical care for traumatic injuries and acute surgical conditions.
Conditions Treated
- Abdominal & Gastrointestinal Conditions:
- Gallbladder Stones and cholecystitis
- Appendicitis (acute and chronic)
- Hernias – inguinal, umbilical, incisional, femoral, and hiatal
- GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and gastritis
- Peptic Ulcers and perforations
- Cancer and polyps
- Diverticulitis and diverticulosis
- Intestinal Obstruction and adhesions
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis)
- Anal Disorders – hemorrhoids (piles), fissures, fistulas
- Perforative Peritonitis and abdominal infections
- Abdominal Trauma and injuries
Breast & Endocrine Conditions:
- Breast Cancer and benign breast diseases
- Thyroid Disorders – goiter, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer
Parathyroid Diseases:
- Parathyroid Disorders – hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism
- Parotid Gland Diseases and tumors
Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Conditions:
- Liver Pathology – cysts, tumors, hydatid cysts
- Pancreatitis (acute and chronic)
- Pancreatic Cysts and tumors