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General surgery involves the diagnosis and surgical management of a wide range of conditions affecting any part of your body. A doctor specializing in general surgery is called a general surgeon and is usually an integral part of your entire preoperative and postoperative care.

Training in general surgery can take up to 5 years. A general surgeon has extensive knowledge in physiology, anatomy, pathology, nutrition, immunology, wound healing, intensive care, etc., and experience in nine primary components of surgery which include:

  • Head and neck
  • Endocrine system
  • Alimentary tract
  • Vascular system
  • Skin, breasts, and soft tissue
  • Abdomen and its organs
  • Surgical oncology
  • Trauma
  • Critical illnesses

Some of the common conditions treated by a general surgeon include hernia, inflammation of the colon, gallstones, pancreatic diseases, acid reflux, bowel obstructions, appendicitis, vascular injuries, birth defects, cancers, and damage to other organs.

Conditions

  • Hernia

    Hernia is an opening formed by the lining of the abdominal cavity. Abdominal wall hernia occurs when the contents of the intestine

  • Gallbladder

    Gallbladder disease is an umbrella term for several conditions affecting the gallbladder.

  • Diabetes

    Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia, the presence of high sugar (glucose) levels in the blood.

  • Hypertension

    Blood exerts a certain amount of pressure on the walls of the arteries as it flows through the body.

  • Sleep Apnea

    Central sleep apnea is a condition characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep due to insufficient stimulation from the brain. It is a rare form of sleep apnea.

  • GERD

    Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition where the stomach acid leaks into your food pipe (esophagus) causing a burning sensation in your chest

  • Achalasia

    Achalasia, also known as oesophageal achalasia, is a condition in which the esophagus

  • Cholesterol

    Cholesterol is a fatty, wax-like substance synthesized by the liver in your body and is naturally present in your blood.

Procedures

  • Laparoscopic Reflux Surgery

    Laparoscopic reflux surgery, also known as fundoplication, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure employed for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

  • Hernia Repair

    A hernia is a bulge or protrusion of an organ or fatty tissue through a weakened area in the muscle or connective tissue in which the organ is enclosed.

  • Open Hernia Surgery

    A hernia is a weakness or defect in the abdominal wall. It may be present from birth or develop over a period of time.

  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

    Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure using a laparoscope to remove the gallbladder for the treatment of gallbladder problems.

  • Gastric Pacemaker

    A gastric pacemaker, also known as a gastric electrical stimulator, is a device that is implanted under the skin of the abdomen and delivers electrical pulses to the stomach.

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