What is General Surgery?
General surgery is a vital medical specialty performed by general surgeons. They focus on treating conditions of the alimentary canal and abdominal contents, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, appendix, bile ducts, and sometimes the thyroid gland.
Department of General Surgery
Our General Surgery Department has top General surgeons who accurately carry out surgical procedures related such as:
- Skin
- Breasts
- Soft tissues
- Peripheral arteries
Several disorders or deformities which require surgery will be done based on the patient's medical condition. Leading general surgeons in India have extreme knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, metabolism, immunology, wound healing, acute care, etc.
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Get A Second OpinionWhat Conditions Do General Surgeons Treat?
Here are the main health problems that general surgeons usually treat:
- Skin issues
- Breast problems
- Soft tissue ailments
- Trauma
- Peripheral artery disease
- Hernias
What Surgeries Do General Surgeons Perform?
Here are some of the common surgeries that are performed by the general surgeons at Medicover:
- Appendectomy
- Cholecystectomy
- Hernia repair
- Colon resection
- Gastric bypass
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Thyroidectomy
- Colorectal surgery
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Trauma surgery
- Mastectomy
- Hysterectomy
What Organs Do General Surgeons Operate On?
General surgeons are trained to operate on various organs and systems within the body. Some of the organs and systems they commonly operate on include:
- Digestive system
- Endocrine system
- Skin and soft tissue
- Trauma
- Emergency surgery
- Breast
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Book an AppointmentWhat Diagnostic Tests are Conducted within General Surgery?
Various diagnostic tests may be performed under General Surgery depending on the specific condition or symptoms being investigated. Some common diagnostic tests include:
- Blood tests
- Imaging tests
- Endoscopy
- Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Laparoscopy
- Barium swallow
What are the Available Top General Surgery Hospitals in India?
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
Maharashtra
The above-mentioned are a few examples of diagnostic tests that may be performed under general surgery. The specific tests recommended for an individual patient will depend on their medical history, symptoms, and physical examination findings.