GENERAL SURGERY
GENERAL SURGERY
General surgery is an interventional branch that includes of surgical procedures for the treatment of diseases and injuries affecting the parts of the body, primarily the abdomen, breast, endocrine system, and soft tissues. Besides planned procedures it also includes emergency procedures, for trauma, critical care, and surgical oncology.
Major focus areas of General Surgery areas:
- Abdomen:
That include organs like the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, appendix, and bile ducts.
- Breast:
Procedures for breast-related conditions including breast cancer.
- Endocrine System:
It is the surgery on the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, and the endocrine part of the pancreas.
- Soft Tissues:
Surgeries for conditions of the skin, hernias, and wound treatment.
- Vascular System:
Vascular surgery is a distinct specialty, for the diagnosis and treatment of vascular conditions. arteries, veins, and lymphatic system.
- Aortic Aneurysms
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Venous Disease
- Diabetic Vascular Complications
- Trauma
Some Common Procedures of general surgery are:
- Appendectomy:
Removal of the appendix.
- Cholecystectomy:
Removal of the gallbladder.
- Hernia Repair:
Repairing abdominal wall defects.
- Thyroidectomy:
Removal of the thyroid gland.
- Breast Biopsy/Lumpectomy:
Removal of breast tissue for diagnosis or treatment.
- Colorectal Surgery:
Procedures involving the colon, rectum, and anus.
- Bariatric Surgery:
Weight loss surgery.
- Surgical Oncology:
Cancer-related surgeries.
- Wound Care:
Treatment of wounds and infections.
OUR SPECIALISTS
Dr. M.R. Jyotheesh
MS
Dr. Shashidhar Naik
MS