General Surgery - Related Conditions

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General surgery is associated with a wide range of body parts and conditions, such as:

Abdomen

Hernia (inguinal, femoral, umbilical)
Gastrointestinal tumours (GIST)
Neuroendocrine tumours
Retroperitoneal tumours

Biliary tree

Benign biliary strictures
Gallstones and bile duct stones
Cholecystitis (gall bladder infections)
Cancer of the gall bladder
Gall bladder polyps
Bile duct cancer

Breast

Breast cancer
Breast cysts and lumps
Breast infections and abscesses
Nipple discharge

Colon and rectum

Colorectal cancer
Bowel incontinence and pelvic disorders
Diverticulosis and diverticulitis
Irritable bowel disease (IBD)
Anal fissure and fistula
Intestinal obstruction
Haemorrhoids (piles)
Per rectal bleeding
Ulcerative colitis

Endocrine

Thyroid cancer
Thyroid nodules and cysts
Parathyroid nodules and cancer
Hyperthyroidism
Adrenal nodules

Head and neck

Head and neck cancer
Cancer of the ear, nose, throat
Metastasised cancer with an unknown primary

Liver

Liver cancer (Hepatocellular carcinoma, HCC)
Bile duct cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)
Metastatic liver tumours (e.g. from colon cancer)
Benign liver tumours
Liver abscesses
Liver cysts

Lymphatic system

Enlarged lymph nodes
Lymphatic obstruction

Oesophagus and stomach

Cancer of the stomach and oesophagus
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and hiatus hernia
Morbid obesity requiring weight-loss (bariatric) surgery
Peptic ulcers

Pancreas and spleen

Acute and chronic pancreatitis
Cystic tumours of the pancreas
Pancreatic and periampullary cancer
Splenic cysts and tumours
Enlarged spleens

Small intestine

Diverticula
Malignant tumours of the small intestine
Villous tumours of the duodenum
Obstruction and fistulae

Vascular surgery

Aortic aneurysms
Diabetic limb salvage
Deep venous insufficiency
Peripheral vascular disease
Varicose veins and venous ulcers
Arteriovenous malformations
Vascular access for dialysis

*This is not a complete list of all the conditions we recognise and treat. The information is designed for educational reference only and should not be seen as medical advice.

Please consult one of our qualified healthcare specialists for an accurate diagnosis before starting on any treatment.

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