Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Surgery
1. Appendectomy: Surgical removal of the appendix, commonly due to appendicitis.
2. Cholecystectomy: Removal of the gallbladder, often due to gallstones or inflammation.
3. Hernia repair: Surgical correction of hernias, including inguinal, umbilical, and hiatal hernias.
4. Bowel resection: Removal of a portion of the small or large intestine, typically for conditions such as cancer, diverticulitis, or inflammatory bowel disease.
5. Gastrectomy: Partial or total removal of the stomach, often for cancer or severe ulcers.
6. Colectomy: Partial or total removal of the colon, often for cancer, Crohn’s disease, or ulcerative colitis.
7. Haemorrhoidectomy: Surgical removal of haemorrhoids.
8. Laparoscopic surgery: Minimally invasive surgery for various abdominal conditions, including gallbladder removal, hernia repair, and appendectomy.
Breast Surgery
1. Lumpectomy: Removal of a breast lump, often performed for breast cancer.
2. Mastectomy: Partial or total removal of one or both breasts, typically for breast cancer.
3. Breast biopsy: Removal of breast tissue for diagnostic purposes.
4. Breast reconstruction: Reconstruction of the breast following mastectomy.
Endocrine Surgery
1. Thyroidectomy: Removal of all or part of the thyroid gland, often for thyroid cancer or hyperthyroidism.
2. Parathyroidectomy: Removal of one or more parathyroid glands, usually for hyperparathyroidism.
3. Adrenalectomy: Surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands, often due to tumors.
Skin and Soft Tissue Surgery
1. Excision of skin lesions: Removal of benign or malignant skin lesions, such as moles, cysts, or melanomas.
2. Abscess drainage: Incision and drainage of abscesses or infected areas.
3. Lipoma removal: Surgical removal of benign fatty tumors.
Vascular Surgery
1. Varicose vein surgery: Treatment of varicose veins, including vein stripping and endovenous laser therapy.
2. Vascular access surgery: Creation of access points for dialysis or chemotherapy.
Trauma and Emergency Surgery
1. Emergency laparotomy: Exploratory abdominal surgery for trauma or acute conditions like perforated ulcers or intestinal obstruction.
2. Trauma surgery: Management of traumatic injuries to the abdomen, chest, and extremities.
Colorectal Surgery
1. Anal fistula and fissure surgery: Treatment of anal fistulas and fissures.
2. Rectal prolapse repair: Surgical correction of rectal prolapse.
Paediatric Surgery
1. Congenital anomalies: Surgical correction of congenital conditions such as pyloric stenosis or imperforate anus.
Oncologic Surgery
1. Cancer resections: Removal of tumors from various organs, including the liver, pancreas, and stomach.
2. Sentinel lymph node biopsy: Procedure to check for the spread of cancer, commonly used in breast cancer and melanoma.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
1. Laparoscopic surgery: For a variety of conditions, offering reduced recovery times and less postoperative pain.
Other General Surgical Services
1. Diagnostic laparoscopy: Minimally invasive procedure to diagnose abdominal conditions.
2. Gastrostomy and feeding tube placement: For patients who need long-term nutritional support.
3. Wound care and debridement: Management of chronic or complex wounds.