General Surgery

What is a General Surgeon?

General surgery refers to a surgeon with a wide variety of surgical skills that can diagnose and treat a wide range of surgical conditions.

When to see a General Surgeon?

You may want to consult a general surgeon if you require surgery such as hernia operations, colon cancer surgery, appendicectomy and breast surgery.

Information on sub-specialties

Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery- Bariatric surgeons specialise in weight loss operations. Several methods are available including a gastric band, the removal of a portion of the stomach and gastric bypass surgery amongst others.
Colorectal Surgery- Colorectal surgeons operate on the intestines and rectum for bowel conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, enterocutaneous fistulae, colon cancer or mesenteric angina. They can provide medical or surgical treatment for perianal or rectal conditions such as fissures, haemorrhoids and perianal fistulae. They commonly work hand in hand with Gastorentorologists who manage the medical side of bowel conditions.
Endocrine Surgery- Endocrine surgeons mainly specialise in the removal of endocrine glands such the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands for conditions such as hyperparathyroidism, hyperparathyroidism and cancers of endocrine glands.
Upper GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery- Upper GI surgeons specialise in operating on the oseophagus, stomach, gallbladder and small bowel to treat conditions such as reflux, cancers and gallstones. They also may do diagnostic and therapeutic upper gastrointestinal endoscopies (camera test).
Vascular Vein Surgery
Pelvic Vein Embolization
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Varicose Veins

Common conditions treated by a General Surgeon

Bowel Cancer
Varicose Veins
Appendicitis
Hernia
Gall Stones
Pancreatitis
Femoral Hernia
Inguinal Hernia

Common procedures performed by a General Surgeon

achalasia surgery
acid reflux surgery
appendicectomy
Endoscopy
gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
gastroscopy
Keyhole (Laparoscopic) Hernia Repair
laparoscopic (key-hole) surgery
laparoscopic hernia repair
Laparoscopic surgery
Laparoscopy
oesophagus cancer surgery (oesophagectomy)
open hernia repair
stomach cancer surgery (gastrectomy)
Splenectomy
Colorectal Surgery
Fundoplication
Linx System
Medical Weightloss
medical nutrition

Disclaimer

This article is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Doctify Limited has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but makes no warranty as to its accuracy. Consult a doctor or other health care professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. In the event of an emergency, please call 999 for immediate assistance.

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