General Surgery
Our consultants in the Department of General Surgery perform a variety of more than eight hundred different operations covering all aspects of this specialty. One of them is always available on-call for emergency surgery. Minimally invasive (key-hole) laparoscopic surgery is offered on a regular basis. The consultants are adept at advanced techniques for hepatobiliary and pancreatic conditions, as well as for disorders affecting other abdominal viscera. Laparoscopic surgery for gynaecological conditions affecting the uterus and ovaries is also offered.
Excellent theatre facilities and post-operative care have resulted in one of the lowest infection rates anywhere. Shortened recovery periods and early mobilization enable patients to return to normal activities in the least possible time.
Surgical Specialties include:
- Minimally invasive (key-hole) laparoscopic surgery to treat diseases such as: Gallstones, Hernia, Appendicitis, Intestinal and colorectal tumors and incisional hernia.
- Latest VAAFT set (Fistula scope) a Minimally invasive surgery for treatment of anal fistula (Video assisted anal fistula treatment).
- Laparoscopic surgery for gynecological conditions.
- Pediatric surgery including Neonatal problems, Urology and Traumatology.
- Endocrine surgery: Thyroid & Parathyroid surgery.
- Breast surgery.
- GIT Endoscopy: diagnostic & therapeutic.
- Endoscopy: BIB Intragastric balloon & PEG (percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a general surgeon?
General surgeons are doctors who are experts in surgery and operations. Surgery is a procedure that alters body tissues to diagnose or treat a medical condition. A general surgeon in General Surgery Hospital in Punjab is a member of a surgical team that also includes an anaesthesiologist, nurses, and surgical technicians. Before surgery, you will consult with the surgeon about the procedure. Some surgeries necessitate the use of specialised surgeons, such as cardiac (heart) surgeons or neurosurgeons (brain surgeons), but some are general. That is why there are general surgeons.
What can the general surgeon treat?
A general surgeon has specialized knowledge of the entire surgical process, from initial evaluation to preparation, procedure, and post-operative management.
Can the general surgeons perform laparoscopy?
Most general surgeons are now familiar with minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy. Laparoscopic surgeries use much smaller tools, such as tiny cameras that allow the surgeon to see what’s going on inside your body. Because of these specialised instruments in the hospital of General Surgeon can make much smaller cuts than in traditional procedures.
What to expect from a general surgeon in RIMT Multispeciality Hospital in India?
When you visit a general surgeon in one of the best General Surgery Hospitals in Punjab, RIMT Multispeciality Hospital, we will evaluate you to ensure if surgery is the best option for you. We will explain the procedure and answer any questions you may have. Our surgeon will tell you how to prepare for the procedure, which will include:
- Whether or not you need to take any tests.
- Stopping and onset of certain medications.
- If you need to stop eating or drinking before the procedure, do so.
Our surgeon will also explain what to expect during your recovery. If the surgery necessitates a hospital stay, we will inform you of how long you can expect to be in the hospital and what you will require once you return home.