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Dr. Nir Wasserberg

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Herzliya, Israel

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 


Dr. Nir Wasserberg is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Herzliya, Israel. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Herzliya Medical Center.

Association and Memberships Dr. Nir Wasserberg is part of:

  • Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the Israel Society for Surgery of the intestine and rectum
  • The Israeli Association of Surgeons
  • The European Society of Crohn's disease and colitis
  • The European Society of Surgery for Crohn's disease and colitis
  • The European Society of Coloproctology
  • The American Society of colorectal surgery
  • The Israeli Society of Gastroenterology

Qualifications :

  • 1994 - graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
  • 1999-2001 - increased expertise in the field of transplantation of the intestine, Miami, USA
  • 2001 - graduated from residency in General Surgery
  • 2003-2004 - Increases expertise in colorectal surgery and physiology of the rectum, Los Angeles, USA
  • Specialty in Colorectal Surgery and Anorectal Physiology: University of Southern California Los Angeles California

Hospital Address :

Herzliya Medical Center, Ramat Yam Street, Herzliya, Israel

Dr. Hagit Tulchinsky

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Tel Aviv, Israel

33 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 


Dr. Hagit Tulchinsky is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Aviv, Israel. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center -Ichilov Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Hagit Tulchinsky is part of:

  • Israeli Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Surgical European Crohn´s and Colitis Organization (S-ECCO)
  • National Council for Surgery, Anesthesiology and Critical Care
  • IRB Committe at Tel Aviv Medical Center (TASMC), Israel

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
  • Specialization General Surgery - Rabin Medical Center
  • Fellow in Colorectal surgery at St. Mark's Hospital & Academic Institute, London, UK

Hospital Address :

Tel Aviv Medical Center, Retsif Herbert Samuel Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Dr. Onur Dulgeroglu

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Onur Dulgeroglu is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 6 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem University Hospital Atakent.

Association and Memberships Dr. Onur Dulgeroglu is part of:

  • Turkish Endocrine Surgery Association
  • Istanbul Medical Chamber
  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • 2014 Izmir Katip Celebi University - Ataturk Education and Research Hospital General Surgery
  • 2004 Ondokuzmay University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Halkal Merkez Mahallesi, Acibadem University Hospital Atakent, Halkal Altnehir stanbul Caddesi, K

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Dr. Mustafa Kemal Dursun

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Tokat, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Mustafa Kemal Dursun is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Tokat Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine General Surgery Department

Hospital Address :

Yeilrmak, Medical Park Tokat Hastanesi, Vali Zekai G

Dr. Osman Anil Savas

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

9 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Osman Anil Savas is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 9 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Osman Anil Savas is part of:

  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association Endocrine Surgery Association
  • National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association

Certifications :

  • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2011 General Surgery Clinic Endoscopy Certificate
  • Istanbul University and Ministry of Health 2011,2013 Clinical Research Ethics Board Education Certificate

Qualifications :

  • Uludag University Uludag Medical Faculty 2003
  • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine General Surgery USA 2011
Dr. Jatinder Singh Bhogal

Bariatric Surgeon

, Noida, India

37 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Jatinder Singh Bhogal is a specialized Gastrointestinal Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in DelhiNCR, India. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Metro Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Dayanand Medical College and Hospital Ludhiana, Punjab
  • MD (General Medicine) - Dayanand Medical College & Hospital Ludhiana, Punjab
  • DNB (Gastroenterology) - Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi

Hospital Address :

Metro Hospital & Heart Institute, Buddh Vihar, Block X, Sector 12, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Dr. Abhishek Maru

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Delhi, India

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Abhishek Maru is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Abhishek Maru is part of:

  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Delhi Medical Association (DMA)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS –Maulana Azad Medical College New Delhi
  • MS General Surgery – Maulana Azad Medical College New Delhi
  • FIAGES (Fellow of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons)

Hospital Address :

Sector 3, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi 110075, India

Dr. Koksal Bilgen

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

32 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Koksal Bilgen is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 26 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Istanbul.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Ankara University School of Medicine, 1992
  • Specialization - TrainingAnkara Diskapı SSK Hospital, 1997

Hospital Address :

Byk?ehir Mahallesi, Medicana International Istanbul, Beylikdz Caddesi, Beylikdz/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Bulent Kaya

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Bulent Kaya is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Bulent Kaya is part of:

  • ENDOSCOPIC LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY ASSOCIATION
  • NATIONAL SURGERY ASSOCIATION
  • NATIONAL TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY SURGERY ASSOCIATION
  • EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY SURGERY
  • AMERICAN PANCREATIC ASSOCIATION
  • SOCIETY OF SURGICAL INFECTIONS
  • TURKISH COLUMN RECTUM SURGERY ASSOCIATION
  • EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
  • TURKISH HEPATO-BILER SURGERY ASSOCIATION

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
  • Specialization - Vakıf Gureba EAH

Hospital Address :

Saray Mah, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Site Yolu Cad, mraniye/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Zafer Malazgirt

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Samsun, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Zafer Malazgirt is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Zafer Malazgirt is part of:

  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Turkish Colon and Rectal Diseases Association
  • Hernia Society
  • Clinical Enteral Parenteral Nutrition Association
  • American College of Surgeons
  • Europen Hernia Society
  • ESPEN
  • American Hernia Society

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University Eskişehir Medical Faculty
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Medical Faculty
Dr. Abdullah Taskin

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Samsun, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Abdullah Taskin is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Abdullah Taskin is part of:

  • Turkish Surgery Association
  • National Endoscopic-Laparoscopic Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Medical Faculty
Dr. Osman Yuksel

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Ankara, Turkey

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Osman Yuksel is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine, 1993-2000
  • Specialization - Erciyes University Medical Faculty General Surgery, 2000-2001

Hospital Address :

S?tz Mahallesi, Medicana International Ankara, S?tz Cad Eski?ehir Yolu zeri, ankaya/Ankara, Turkey

Dr. Lotan Gad

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Tel Aviv, Israel

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English , French

 


Dr. Lotan Gad is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Aviv, Israel. The doctor has over 28 Years of experience and is associated with Assuta Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Graduated of the School of Medicine Tel Aviv University
  • Centre Hospitalier Regional ,Reenes ,France

Hospital Address :

Assuta Hospital, HaBarzel Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Dr. James Zachariah Pulimuttil

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

40 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Malayalam , Tamil , Telugu

 


Dr. James Zachariah Pulimuttil is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 24 Years of experience and is associated with Zulekha Hospital Dubai.

Dr. Omer Avlanmis

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

24 Years of experience

 


Dr. Omer Avlanmis is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School: Uludag University Faculty of Medicine
  • Specialization: Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Hospital Address :

Saray Mah, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Site Yolu Cad, mraniye/Istanbul, Turkey

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A general surgeon is a doctor specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient including pre-operative, operative, and post-operative management of patient care. Surgery requires knowledge, training and experience of human anatomy, emergency and intensive care, immunology, metabolism, nutrition, pathology, physiology, shock and resuscitation and wound healing.

General surgeon is trained to provide surgical care to the patient which includes examining the patient and his medical reports, diagnosing the disorder or condition requiring surgery, pre-operative, operative and post-operative management of the patient care, and the surgical treatment of the:

  • Alimentary tract (esophagus and related organs)
  • Abdomen and its contents
  • Breast, skin, and soft tissue
  • Endocrine system

Procedures Performed

  • Ambulatory Phlebectomy
  • Breast Biopsy, Core
  • Breast Biopsy, Open/Lumpetomy
  • Colon Cancer Surgery
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hemorrhoids (Advanced)
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
  • Laparoscopic Colon Resection
  • Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
  • Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Lung Surgery
  • Sclerotherapy and Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Ultrasound
  • Varicose Veins
  • VINUS Closure

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Who is a General Surgeon?

General surgeons are doctors who specialize in surgical procedures to treat conditions related to various body parts. A general surgeon is part of a surgical team that includes nurses, an anesthesiologist, and surgical technicians. A general surgeon has specialized knowledge of different surgical processes, from the initial evaluation through preparation and post-operative management.

A general surgeon understands all the below-given basic areas of surgery:

  • The endocrine system
  • Surgical management of traumatic injuries
  • Care of critically ill patients with surgical needs
  • The digestive tract
  • Surgical treatment of cancer
  • The abdomen and its contents
  • The skin and soft tissues, such as the breasts
  • The head and neck
  • The blood vessels, heart

Today, most general surgeons are familiar with minimally invasive procedures like laparoscopy. Laparoscopic surgeries make use of much smaller tools, including small cameras that allow the surgeon to see what is going on inside the body. These specialized instruments will help the surgeon make much smaller cuts than they could with conventional procedures.

General surgeons have a broad knowledge of different diseases and conditions. They will tell you whether you require surgery and what kind of surgery would be best for you. As general surgeon treats a variety of conditions, they need to meet unique needs.

What are the qualifications of a General Surgeon?

Anyone interested in becoming a general surgeon needs to go through a long period of medical education for acquiring board certification and licensure. After completing 10+2 with PCB, a candidate can continue your further studies towards becoming a general surgeon.

These doctors have special training in the field of general surgery. They have to earn an MBBS degree before focusing on their specialty area.

After obtaining an MBBS degree, the next step is to pursue the PG course, MS, which is one of the most popular PG courses after MBBS. This degree makes you eligible for practicing as a general surgeon. A surgeon's residency program includes at least 48 weeks of full-time work with patients.

Some of the specialization areas for a prospective general surgeon are:

  • General surgery
  • Gynecologic oncology
  • Ophthalmic
  • Orthopedic
  • Pediatric
  • Urology
  • Colon and rectal
  • Cardiothoracic
  • Gynaecology, Obstetrics
  • Neurological
What conditions do General Surgeons treat?

General surgeons provide medical as well as surgical care. They focus on injuries and conditions affecting the breasts, abdomen, digestive system, skin, and endocrine system. They also evaluate imaging tests, lab tests, and biopsies as part of delivering care. Surgeons treat people of all ages, with a wide range of conditions.

Here are some common conditions they treat:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Gallbladder Inflammation and Ggeneral surgeontones
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) Diseases: gastroesophageal reflux disease, liver cirrhosis, ulcers, gastritis, pancreatitis, and inflammatory bowel disease
  • Hernia, cancer
  • Thyroid disorders: thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, goiter, and non-cancerous thyroid tumors, cysts, or nodules
  • Varicose veins
What diagnostic tests are required by General Surgeon?

Many general surgeons recommend routine laboratory tests before admission to the hospital, or before some outpatient procedures, to identify exact problems that may complicate surgery if not detected and treated early. A general surgeon may tell you to get the below tests done to identify your condition and design a treatment plan accordingly.

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Chest X-rays
  • Urinalysis
  • White blood count
  • CT scan, MRI scan
  • Ultrasound
  • Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan
  • Endoscopy
  • Biopsy
  • Coloscopy
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colposcopy
  • Echocardiogram
When should you visit a General Surgeon?

Your doctor/general physician may refer you to a general surgeon depending on the diagnostic reports and the complexity of your condition. General physicians and other doctors work very closely with general surgeons in case the treatment plan requires an invasive approach. It may be because the medications are not working and there’s a disease that needs to be removed surgically by a general surgeon.

Below are some symptoms which suggest that you need to consult a general surgeon to discuss your problem and get treatment options.

  • Skin lesions
  • Breast lumps
  • Consistent pain in the abdomen
  • Gallbladder disease or ggeneral surgeontone
  • Hernia
  • Intestinal obstruction or perforation
  • Gastrointestinal problem
  • Inflammation in internal organs
  • Uncontrolled internal bleeding
  • Appendicitis
  • Gunshot wound
What can you expect from your first visit with a General Surgeon?

When you visit with a general surgeon, they will thoroughly evaluate your health in order to make sure that surgery is the right option for you. The surgeon will also explain the procedure and answer your queries about the procedure.

Your first visit with a surgeon typically is a consultation designed to assess your medical history and tests, review how the problem may be affecting you, and completely examine you to collect the necessary information that will help in deciding the next steps together. Sometimes, we might need more information like additional tests and discussions with your PCP to ensure that all of the medical issues have been addressed.

Your general surgeon will tell you how to get ready for the operation, including:

  • If you need to take any medications
  • If you need to take any tests
  • Whether you have to avoid drinking or eating before the procedure

The surgeon will tell you what to expect during your recovery. If your surgery needs a hospital stay, they will tell you how long you could expect to stay in the hospital and what you will require once you are discharged.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a General Surgeon?

Some common procedures performed by a general surgeon include:

  • Laparoscopic / Open Appendicectomy
  • Minimal Invasive Haemrrhoidectomy (Stapled hemorrhoidectomy)
  • Laparoscopic / Open Cholecystectomy
  • Surgery for Gynaecomastia
  • Modified Radical Mastectomy
  • Pilonidal Sinus Excision
  • Appendectomy
  • Cesarean section
  • Carotid endarterectomy
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hysterectomy
  • Inguinal hernia repairs
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Ambulatory Phlebectomy
  • Breast Biopsy, Core
  • Breast Biopsy, Open/Lumpetomy
  • Colon Cancer Surgery
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hemorrhoids (Advanced)
  • Colon Resection
  • Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Lung Surgery
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vinus Closure

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Who is a General Surgeon?

General surgeons are doctors who specialize in surgical procedures to treat conditions related to various body parts. A general surgeon is part of a surgical team that includes nurses, an anesthesiologist, and surgical technicians. A general surgeon has specialized knowledge of different surgical processes, from the initial evaluation through preparation and post-operative management.

A general surgeon understands all the below-given basic areas of surgery:

  • The endocrine system
  • Surgical management of traumatic injuries
  • Care of critically ill patients with surgical needs
  • The digestive tract
  • Surgical treatment of cancer
  • The abdomen and its contents
  • The skin and soft tissues, such as the breasts
  • The head and neck
  • The blood vessels, heart

Today, most general surgeons are familiar with minimally invasive procedures like laparoscopy. Laparoscopic surgeries make use of much smaller tools, including small cameras that allow the surgeon to see what is going on inside the body. These specialized instruments will help the surgeon make much smaller cuts than they could with conventional procedures.

General surgeons have a broad knowledge of different diseases and conditions. They will tell you whether you require surgery and what kind of surgery would be best for you. As general surgeon treats a variety of conditions, they need to meet unique needs.

What are the qualifications of a General Surgeon?

Anyone interested in becoming a general surgeon needs to go through a long period of medical education for acquiring board certification and licensure. After completing 10+2 with PCB, a candidate can continue your further studies towards becoming a general surgeon.

These doctors have special training in the field of general surgery. They have to earn an MBBS degree before focusing on their specialty area.

After obtaining an MBBS degree, the next step is to pursue the PG course, MS, which is one of the most popular PG courses after MBBS. This degree makes you eligible for practicing as a general surgeon. A surgeon's residency program includes at least 48 weeks of full-time work with patients.

Some of the specialization areas for a prospective general surgeon are:

  • General surgery
  • Gynecologic oncology
  • Ophthalmic
  • Orthopedic
  • Pediatric
  • Urology
  • Colon and rectal
  • Cardiothoracic
  • Gynaecology, Obstetrics
  • Neurological
What conditions do General Surgeons treat?

General surgeons provide medical as well as surgical care. They focus on injuries and conditions affecting the breasts, abdomen, digestive system, skin, and endocrine system. They also evaluate imaging tests, lab tests, and biopsies as part of delivering care. Surgeons treat people of all ages, with a wide range of conditions.

Here are some common conditions they treat:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Gallbladder Inflammation and Gallstones
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) Diseases: gastroesophageal reflux disease, liver cirrhosis, ulcers, gastritis, pancreatitis, and inflammatory bowel disease
  • Hernia, cancer
  • Thyroid disorders: thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, goiter, and non-cancerous thyroid tumors, cysts, or nodules
  • Varicose veins
What diagnostic tests are required by General Surgeon?

Many general surgeons recommend routine laboratory tests before admission to the hospital, or before some outpatient procedures, to identify exact problems that may complicate surgery if not detected and treated early. A general surgeon may tell you to get the below tests done to identify your condition and design a treatment plan accordingly.

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Chest X-rays
  • Urinalysis
  • White blood count
  • CT scan, MRI scan
  • Ultrasound
  • Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan
  • Endoscopy
  • Biopsy
  • Coloscopy
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colposcopy
  • Echocardiogram
When should you visit a General Surgeon?

Your doctor/general physician may refer you to a general surgeon depending on the diagnostic reports and the complexity of your condition. General physicians and other doctors work very closely with general surgeons in case the treatment plan requires an invasive approach. It may be because the medications are not working and there’s a disease that needs to be removed surgically by a general surgeon.

Below are some symptoms which suggest that you need to consult a general surgeon to discuss your problem and get treatment options.

  • Skin lesions
  • Breast lumps
  • Consistent pain in the abdomen
  • Gallbladder disease or gallstone
  • Hernia
  • Intestinal obstruction or perforation
  • Gastrointestinal problem
  • Inflammation in internal organs
  • Uncontrolled internal bleeding
  • Appendicitis
  • Gunshot wound
What can you expect from your first visit with a General Surgeon?

When you visit with a general surgeon, they will thoroughly evaluate your health in order to make sure that surgery is the right option for you. The surgeon will also explain the procedure and answer your queries about the procedure.

Your first visit with a surgeon typically is a consultation designed to assess your medical history and tests, review how the problem may be affecting you, and completely examine you to collect the necessary information that will help in deciding the next steps together. Sometimes, we might need more information like additional tests and discussions with your PCP to ensure that all of the medical issues have been addressed.

Your general surgeon will tell you how to get ready for the operation, including:

  • If you need to take any medications
  • If you need to take any tests
  • Whether you have to avoid drinking or eating before the procedure

The surgeon will tell you what to expect during your recovery. If your surgery needs a hospital stay, they will tell you how long you could expect to stay in the hospital and what you will require once you are discharged.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a General Surgeon?

Some common procedures performed by a general surgeon include:

  • Laparoscopic / Open Appendicectomy
  • Minimal Invasive Haemrrhoidectomy (Stapled hemorrhoidectomy)
  • Laparoscopic / Open Cholecystectomy
  • Surgery for Gynaecomastia
  • Modified Radical Mastectomy
  • Pilonidal Sinus Excision
  • Appendectomy
  • Cesarean section
  • Carotid endarterectomy
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hysterectomy
  • Inguinal hernia repairs
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Ambulatory Phlebectomy
  • Breast Biopsy, Core
  • Breast Biopsy, Open/Lumpetomy
  • Colon Cancer Surgery
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hemorrhoids (Advanced)
  • Colon Resection
  • Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Lung Surgery
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vinus Closure