What does general surgery mean?

The branch of surgery that covers the main areas of surgical treatment. General surgeons treat diseases of the abdomen, breast, head and neck, blood vessels, and digestive tract. They also manage care of patients who have been injured or who have deformities or other conditions that need surgery.

Appendectomy

An appendectomy is surgery to remove the appendix. Your appendix is a small pouch connected to your large intestine. An appendectomy cures appendicitis, which is an infection or inflammation of the appendix. Doctors also perform this surgery for tumors of the appendix.

Breast Surgery

If doctors suspect breast cancer, breast surgery may be necessary. Breast surgery can also treat non-cancerous tumors that are distorting or causing problems in the breas.

Esophageal Surgery

Your esophagus is the hollow tube that runs from your mouth to your stomach. Because the esophagus plays a crucial role in the digestive process, esophageal problems can affect nutritional intake and overall quality of life.

Gastroenterology Procedures

General surgeons perform a variety of procedures to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal (GI) disorders.

Thyroid Removal

Your thyroid gland is located at the bottom of the front of your neck. This gland makes hormones that are important for metabolism. Certain diseases can affect the thyroid gland. It could become enlarged, making it hard to breathe or swallow. It could also be overactive and make too much of a certain hormone. Cancer is the most common reason for thyroid gland surgery.

Hernia

Open surgery, in which a cut is made into the body at the location of the hernia.Laparoscopic surgery involves the same type of repairs.Robotic hernia repair, like laparoscopic surgery, uses a laparoscope, and is performed with small incisions.

Fissure

This condition usually heals on its own in four to six weeks. Common treatments include dietary fibre and stool softeners, as well as creams to the affected area.

Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. Diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract, which include the organs from mouth into anus, along the alimentary canal, are the focus of this speciality. Physicians practicing in this field are called gastroenterologists.