General Surgeon

Conditions Treated

• •Hernia (Inguinal, Umbilical, Incisional) — An organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the muscle wall, creating a visible bulge.
• •Gallstones (Cholelithiasis) — Hard deposits in the gallbladder that can block bile ducts, causing severe pain.
• •Appendicitis — Inflammation of the appendix, a common surgical emergency requiring appendectomy.
• •Piles (Haemorrhoids) — Swollen blood vessels in the rectum/anus causing bleeding and pain during bowel movements.
• •Thyroid Nodules & Goitre — Lumps in the thyroid gland or overall thyroid enlargement, some of which may be cancerous.
• •Breast Lumps — Lumps in the breast that require evaluation to rule out cancer. Most are benign (fibroadenoma, cysts).

Health Tips

• •Follow wound care instructions exactly
• •Walk as soon as the surgeon allows
• •Eat high-protein foods for healing
• •Don't lift heavy objects for the advised period
• •Take pain medications as prescribed, not just when severe
• •Attend all follow-up appointments

Questions to Ask Your Doctor

• •Is surgery absolutely necessary, or are there non-surgical options?
• •Will it be open surgery or laparoscopic (keyhole)?
• •What is the expected recovery time?
• •What are the risks and possible complications?
• •How many times have you performed this procedure?
• •What type of anaesthesia will be used?
• •What will the total cost be, including hospital stay?
• •What care do I need after discharge?

When to See a Specialist

A General Surgeon handles surgical treatment for a wide range of conditions involving the abdomen, skin, breast, and soft tissues. Your GP or specialist typically refers you to a surgeon when surgery is the recommended treatment.

• •Persistent abdominal pain not responding to medication
• •Visible lump in the abdomen, groin, or breast
• •Hernia — bulge in groin or navel area, especially when coughing
• •Gallbladder pain — upper right abdomen pain after fatty meals
• •Appendicitis symptoms — sharp pain in lower right abdomen
• •Non-healing wound or abscess
• •Piles (haemorrhoids) with bleeding or severe pain
• •Thyroid nodule or goitre requiring biopsy or surgery

Seek emergency care for sudden severe abdominal pain, vomiting blood, abdominal trauma, or signs of bowel obstruction (no gas passage, distended abdomen, vomiting).