What is it?

General surgery is a branch of medical science that involves surgical treatment procedures for a variety of diseases as well as providing care before, during and after surgery.

General surgery is an essential department in any clinic as it controls the treatment and cure of a variety of common diseases such as appendectomy with the help of surgery.

General surgery can further be divided into different types of surgery some of which includes cardiothoracic surgery, colon and rectal surgery, pediatric surgery etc.

General surgeons specialize in the consultation and medical treatment methods for diseases that concern the breast, endocrine system, gastrointestinal tract, colon, liver, pancreas, and rectum. General surgeons are highly skilled surgeons that perform surgery on different areas of the body.

Related Activities

General surgeons specialize in the treatment of various parts of the human body. These consists of the following,

• Alimentary tract, which includes the esophagus and related organs.
• Abdominal cavity
• Breast
• Skin
• Soft Tissue
• Endocrine System

It is essential for every general surgeon to have certain knowledge about important factors that include,

• Surgical Critical Care is a specialty in the department of general surgery as its main concern is to provide care for acute, life-threatening conditions of patients.
• Surgical Oncology is a branch of surgical science related to the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and management of tumor and cancer-related diseases.
• Trauma is a severe medical condition caused by a sudden physical injury that needs immediate medical care and support.

Why Amrit?

Our department for general surgery has state of the art facilities for managing all types of medical surgery and treatment.

At Amrit Hospital, highly skilled Laparoscopic surgeons handle General Surgery. These surgeons have performed over 13,000 laparoscopic surgeries all together.

The general surgeons at our clinic work closely with each other to diagnose and provide surgical treatment options and care for complex medical conditions.

Our Services

The Department of General Surgery at Amrit Hospital provides different types of surgical treatment methods for various health conditions. Some of the services available for you are,

• Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedure uses techniques for reducing the risk and damage done to the body. This is performed in order to treat conditions such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and fistulas. These surgical procedures are performed with the help of Infrared Laser surgery along with Cryosurgery.
• Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure, also known as keyhole surgery, is a procedure done with the help of one or more small incisions, a thin tube, small cameras, and surgical instruments. This procedure is performed on those affected by certain medical conditions such as Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy and to repair the hernia.
• Surgical Treatment for conditions of the thyroid, breast, varicose veins, hernia, hydrocele, circumcision, prostrate.
• Sebaceous cyst, lipoma, and earlobe repair and all minor emergency surgical oncology.
• Hepatobiliary Surgeries include surgery of the hepatobiliary and pancreatic system. This system consists of the liver, pancreas, gall bladder and bile duct.
• Treatment options for skin burns
• Emergency surgical care