General Surgery - Related Treatments and Services

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General surgeons are skilled in a wide range of procedures that may be performed on the breast, liver, colon, intestines, gall bladder, stomach and others.

Breast surgery

General surgeons perform non-cosmetic breast surgery such as:

Breast reduction surgery
Breast lumps removal (Lumpectomy)
Breast cancer removal

Colon and rectal surgery

Colorectal surgery is used to treat injuries or illnesses related to the colon, rectum, anus or lower body region. Examples of colorectal procedures include:

Haemorrhoid surgery (piles removal surgery)
Hernia surgery and hernia repair treatment
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD)
Colonoscopy and polypectomy
Colorectal cancer removal

Head and neck surgery

Procedures under head and neck surgery include:

Tumour treatments in the head and neck area
Thyroid surgery

Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery

Hepatobiliary surgery uses surgical procedures to treat conditions related to the liver, gall bladder and biliary tract. Examples include:

Gall bladder removal and gallstone removal
Pancreas cancer surgery
Liver cancer surgery

Laparoscopic surgery

Also known as minimally invasive surgery (MIS), laparoscopic surgery is associated with smaller surgical cuts (usually less than 1.5cm), reduced pain and scarring, and faster recovery time. The following procedures can be performed laparoscopically:

Adrenalectomy
Appendicectomy
Bariatric surgery
Cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal)
Liver and pancreas surgery
Colorectal surgery
Hernia surgery

Paediatric general surgery

Paediatric surgeons specialise in surgical treatments for infants, children and adolescents below the age of 13 years old.

Trauma, emergency surgery

Trauma surgeons specialise in emergency surgeries for trauma. Possible sources of trauma include road traffic accidents and falls from height.

They also treat acute illnesses and surgical emergencies such as appendicitis, diverticulitis and pancreatitis.

Upper gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery

Upper gastrointestinal surgery includes:

Anti-reflux procedures
Stomach cancer removal
Bariatric or weight-loss surgery such as gastric bypass (Roux-En-Y) and vertical sleeve gastrectomy
Endoscopic procedures such as gastroscopy and endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP)

Vascular surgery

Vascular surgery treats conditions related to the vascular system, or arteries and veins. Due to the importance and severity of some vascular conditions, vascular surgery often requires a multi-disciplinary approach to provide patients with comprehensive care.

*This is not a complete list of all the diagnostic procedures and treatments we provide. 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 any treatment.

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