Overview
As the name suggests, general surgery covers a wide range of surgical techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of wounds and illnesses in any area of the body. Its area of interest also extends to the head and neck, as well as the skin, breasts, belly, and peripheral vascular. In terms of diagnosis, preoperative, surgical, and postoperative management, including the management of complications, a general surgeon has specific knowledge and expertise.
Treatments
Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Acute and Critical Care Surgery
With relation to the treatment of patients with acute, life-threatening, or potentially life-threatening surgical disorders like appendectomy, surgical critical care is a subspecialty of surgery and a key element of general surgery.
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon and Rectal Surgery
An expert in treating diseases of the lower gastrointestinal system is a colorectal surgeon. It refers to the colon, rectum, and anus in the big intestine. Surgical intervention may be necessary to treat certain colorectal problems, such as pelvic organ prolapse, malignancies, and polyps.
Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery
Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery
A branch of general surgery known as endocrine surgery primarily treats thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland disorders. Endocrine surgery removes all or part of a damaged gland to treat endocrine problems. Surgery may be required if you have thyroid cancer, tumours on your adrenal glands, or an overactive gland.
Oncologic Surgery
Oncologic Surgery
The area of cancer treatment known as "surgical oncology" focuses on using surgery to identify, classify, and treat cancer as well as to relieve some of its symptoms. Our surgical oncology teams and surgeons have years of experience operating on a variety of cancers, including advanced and complicated tumours.
Hepatobiliary
Hepatobiliary
Major hepatic resection and pancreatic surgery are both part of the hepato pancreatic biliary (HPB) surgery, both of which are challenging and have a significant risk of complications. The preferred course of treatment for a variety of primary and secondary hepatic disorders is liver resection. Surgery is now more safe and practical because of advances in surgical techniques and new technologies at Devadoss Hospitals.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Modern minimally invasive laparoscopic treatments are now used in place of large abdominal surgeries since they frequently cause less discomfort, hasten recovery times, and cost less money without affecting quality of life.
Vascular Surgery
Vascular Surgery
The surgical specialization of vascular surgery involves the use of medicinal therapy, minimally invasive catheter techniques, and surgical reconstruction to treat vascular illnesses of the arteries, veins, or lymphatic vessels. They frequently conduct treatments like carotid artery surgery, lower limb revascularization, endovascular aortic aneurysm repair, and varicose vein treatment. Vascular surgeons may resort to limb amputation as a last option. A limb or a portion of a limb is surgically removed in this process.
Laparoscopic surgery
Laparoscopic surgery
A laparoscope is a long, narrow tube with a bright light and a high-resolution camera at the front. The tool is inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall. The camera transmits images to a video monitor as it goes along. Surgery on the gallbladder, liver, pancreas, small and large intestine (colon), spleen, stomach, pelvic, or reproductive organs frequently involves this technique.
Open surgery
Open surgery
In some cases, open surgery is preferred to keyhole surgery because it is more effective.Those who have had prior open abdominal surgery when the appendix has already burst and created a bulge called an appendix masTo remove the appendix during open surgery, a single, bigger cut is made in the lower right side of the abdomen.
Facilities
Surgery may be performed on a person who has cancer or is suspected of having it for a variety of reasons. Surgical Oncologist can:
Diseases And Conditions
Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids commonly known as piles . When pile mass is large and extremely painful & bleeding surgery may give long term relief.The procedure is named hemorrhoidectomy and incision is made around the anus and pile mass is sliced away. After surgery follow ups and fiber rich diet is advised to avoid constipation and stress on the operated area. The Recovery period is about 2 weeks.
At devadoss hospital general surgeons may also do a procedure called prolapse and hemorrhoids (PPH ), that is stapled hemorrhoidectomy. The doctor will cut off the blood supply by using a stapler like device to reposition the hemorrhoids.it can treat hemorrhoid that is not prolapsed that is not slipped down out of the anus.this hurts lesser that surgical hemorrhoidectomy with faster recovery and generally fewer complications.
Cholecystectomy:
A cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of your gallbladder, a pear-shaped organ situated directly below your liver on the upper right side of your belly. The gallbladder collects and stores bile, a digestive fluid produced by your liver. Cholecystectomy surgery is common and carries a minimal risk of complications.
The day of your cholecystectomy is normally the day you are able to leave the hospital. Treatment of gallstones and the issues they cause is the most common justification for cholecystectomy surgery. A cholecystectomy may be advised by your doctor if you have gallbladder gallstones (cholelithiasis), Gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis), large polyps in the gallbladder, or Gallstones that cause pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas.
Appendicitis
The common first sign of appendicitis is an abdominal discomfort that may come and go. Your lower right side, where the appendix is typically located, starts to experience discomfort within a few hours, and it quickly worsens and becomes constant. Walking, coughing, or applying pressure to this area may exacerbate the pain.
Any number of gastrointestinal tract infections, including those brought on by viruses, bacteria, or parasites, can result in appendicitis. A blockage or obstruction of the tube connecting your large intestine and appendix may also result in this condition. Tumors can occasionally lead to appendicitis. After that, the appendix hurts and swells.
Surgery to remove the inflamed appendix is typically part of the therapy for appendicitis. You might receive an antibiotic dose before to surgery to treat an infection.
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FAQ
Questions to ask a General Surgery
A general surgeon will focus on abdominal organs such the intestines, stomach, oesophagus, gallbladder, liver, and appendix during this sort of surgery.
There are many different operations that fall within the general surgery category, including laparoscopic and open surgery, hernia repair, cancer removal and reconstruction, gallbladder removal, colon surgery, breast and endocrine surgery, and more.
While specifics of each operation will differ, in general you can anticipate a pre-operative consultation with your surgeon, anaesthesia, and monitoring and care while you go through the procedure and recuperate.
While general surgery is mostly safe, any procedure carries some risk, such as the possibility of infection, bleeding, or an adverse reaction to anaesthetic.
If you suffer any pain, swelling, or other symptoms that might be connected to your surgery, call Devadoss Hospital right away. It’s crucial to adhere to your doctor’s(who did the surgery) for recovery recommendations.
Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, fever, and constipation or diarrhoea are just a few of the symptoms of appendicitis.
An appendectomy normally requires one to two weeks of recovery time. You should take it easy and refrain from doing anything intense at this time. A course of antibiotics may also be suggested by your doctor to assist avoid infection.
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