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Jun 26, 2024
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General Surgery
General Surgery Hospital in Gurgaon
General surgery focuses on removing or treating conditions affecting the human body's organs. Surgery can treat the conditions of the stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, rectum and anal canal. General surgeons also treat conditions that affect the skin and muscles. A general surgeon performs routine surgical procedures, including appendectomies, hernia repairs, and gallbladder removals. They also perform more complex surgeries when necessary. General surgeons can specialise in areas such as trauma or plastic surgery or have expertise in one type of surgery, such as thoracic or abdominal surgery. Manipal Hospitals is the most reputed general surgery hospital in Gurgaon, with an entire range of surgical procedures.
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Why Manipal?
Manipal Hospitals has the best general surgeons in Gurgaon. Our general surgery department has state-of-the-art facilities. Our surgeons are highly skilled, experienced and trained to provide the best care.
Our multi-disciplinary approach helps patients get holistic treatment. We successfully treat thousands of patients every year, and our high success rate speaks for itself. Manipal Hospitals offers its patients a comprehensive range of surgical treatments, making us Gurgaon's most trusted general surgery hospital.
Treatment & Procedures
Sebaceous Cysts are small, painless, slow-growing, non-cancerous bumps beneath the skin. They contain liquid or semi-liquid material and are mostly found on the face, neck, or torso areas.
A skin abscess is a pocket of pus that appears within or below the skin’s surface. This bump is usually full of pus or translucent fluid. It is typically due to a bacterial infection. It may appear on any part of the body.
Paronychia Nail Infection is a tender bacterial or fungal nail infection of the hand or foot. It usually occurs where the nail and skin meet at the side or the base of a finger or toe nail.
FNAC or Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology involves using a thin, hollow needle to remove samples of cells from tissue or fluid in an organ or a lump. This is usually done to identify the type of cells inside a lump found in the breast or a gland in the neck, like the thyroid gland. It is a very useful way for detecting cancer.
A lipoma is a non-cancerous, fatty lump that usually shows no symptoms or cause problems. Lipomas are located just under the skin and move easily when pressure is applied. They commonly occur in the neck, shoulders, back, abdomen, arms and thigh areas. If the lipoma is bothersome, painful or growing, surgical excision may be required.
Ingrown toe nails occur when the edges or corners of nails grow into the skin next to the nail. The big toe is most likely to get an ingrown toe nail.
This is a minimally invasive surgery to remove the appendix from the body. The appendix is a small pocket in the large intestine that serves no recorded purpose in the human body. However, it is only removed when it begins causing pain or other symptoms. The appendix is removed with a laparoscope through a small incision in the abdomen. The surgery…
Common Surgery Areas
A general surgeon understands the essential areas of surgery which include:
- Digestive Tract
- Abdomen
- Skin and Soft Tissues, including the breasts
- Head
- Neck
- Blood Vessels and Heart
- The Endocrine System (hormones and glands)
- Cancer
- Traumatic Injuries
- Critically ill Patients.
Benefits of Surgery
Surgery involves an incision into the body to remove damaged tissue or organ, remove malignancies, tumours and lumps, repair tissues or organs, and implant devices or implants. The general benefits of surgery are:
- Diagnose a disease or disorder.
- Remove or repair damaged tissue or an organ.
- Remove an obstruction like a stone or tumour.
- Repair tissues or organs.
- Implant devices.
- Bypass blood vessels.
- Manage disease progression.
- Remove the source of infection.
- Reduce morbidity.
- Provide relief from disease-associated symptoms.
- Provide relief from chronic pain.
Diagnosis Procedures Before a Surgery
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Biopsy
A Biopsy removes a small organ or body tissue for examination under a microscope. A pathologist at a general surgery hospital looks at the tissue sample to determine if it is healthy or diseased. A biopsy happens for several reasons, including diagnosis for surgery, cancer diagnosis, and research purposes.
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FNAC Procedure
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) is a surgical procedure that uses a needle to remove cells from various organs. These cells go under a microscope for examination to determine if they are cancerous. This procedure diagnoses breast cancer and other cancers and diseases.
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Imaging
Imaging helps doctors to see inside the body to diagnose illnesses or injuries. Imaging includes MRI, X-Ray, and CT-Scan. These types of imaging allow surgeons to see what is happening inside an organ, bone, or other body parts without incision.
Treatments and Procedures
- Lipoma Excision
Lipomas are benign tumours that form in the fatty tissue of the body. Lipomas appear anywhere. They are most common in the upper arms, trunk or neck. Lipomas can range from small to large and may be soft or firm depending on how much fluid is inside them. A surgeon performs lipoma excision to remove a lipoma from the body. The surgeon creates a small incision over the lipoma and removes it using forceps or a scalpel. The incision will then be closed using sutures or stitches.
- Skin Abscess
A Skin abscess is a painful infection in the skin, subcutaneous tissue, or an organ when bacteria enter the body through a skin cut or scrape, causing abscesses. While antibiotics usually treat it, surgery is often needed to drain it. The procedure for draining a skin abscess varies depending on its location. If it is on a limb, the surgeon will make a small incision over the abscess and remove as much of its pus as possible before packing it with gauze soaked in antibiotic solution. The wound will then be closed with stitches. The abscess hidden under the arm requires ultrasound technology or X-rays to guide the scalpel during the procedure.
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Ingrown Toe Nail
Ingrown toenails result from the nail growing into the fleshy part of the toe. It happens when the nail is pushed sideways by another toe or by improper trimming (which can cause a horizontal edge). It can be painful and lead to infection if left untreated. To treat this condition, surgery removes the problem area and prevents further complications. The patient receives stitches after the procedure.
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Paronychia Nail Infection
Paronychia is a common nail infection that occurs when bacteria or fungus enters the skin around the fingernail or toenail. It can cause pain, swelling and redness in the affected area. An injury often causes paronychia to the nail, such as biting the nails or picking at them. It is also possible for paronychia to develop because of diabetes or psoriasis. In severe cases, surgery drains pus from under the nail bed.
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Sebaceous Cysts
Sebaceous cysts are benign skin lesions, meaning it is not cancerous. It occurs when a group of sebaceous glands become blocked and filled with oil and dead cells. These cysts usually happen on the face, neck, chest, and back but can occur anywhere on the body. They usually stay the same size for many years, but sometimes they proliferate or shrink over time. Sebaceous cysts can be quite painful if they become infected or rupture. They are often removed surgically by an incision made directly into the cyst wall, which allows for its contents to drain out and for an antibiotic cream to be applied before sutures to close up any remaining opening in the skin surface.
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic appendectomy is an operation to remove the appendix. The appendix is a small finger-like structure extending from the large intestine in the lower right abdomen. The surgeon makes a small incision just above the pubic bone, or sometimes through the belly button (umbilical port). A laparoscope is inserted into this opening, enabling the surgeon to view the abdominal cavity on a video monitor. Using instruments passed down through another small incision made just below the navel (or through the umbilical port), the surgeon can complete the removal of your appendix through this same opening in your abdomen.
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Tonsillectomy
Tonsillectomy involves removing tonsils located at the back of the throat. Tonsils are glands of the lymphatic system and help protect against bacteria, viruses and other pathogens. A tonsillectomy typically requires two weeks of recovery before returning to normal activity levels.
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Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery is an approach to weight loss that removes excess stomach or intestinal tissue by reducing the food quantity a person can consume at one time and limiting food storage in the digestive tract. Bariatric surgery helps people who are morbidly obese, meaning they have a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 40. The surgery is performed either laparoscopically or via the open procedure, depending on the patient's condition and overall health.
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Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gastrointestinal surgery is the surgical treatment of gastrointestinal tract diseases, including the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum and anus. The procedure includes the removal of diseased tissue, reconstruction of tissue to improve function, and replacing tissue with a graft or other device.
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Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, also known as gallbladder removal surgery is an outpatient, minimally invasive procedure that removes the gallbladder. The surgeon may operate through a small incision in the patient's abdomen or through a larger incision. The procedure is less invasive, safer and more comfortable for the patient than open surgery because it does not require significant skin or abdominal wall cuts. A laparoscope guides instruments that remove the gallbladder and disconnect it from other nearby organs.
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Hernia Repair
Hernia repair involves removing the tissue that has bulged through the abdominal wall and repairing the hole where the tissue has pushed through. The bulging happens if there is an area of weakness in the abdominal wall or if there is an internal organ that has grown larger than expected. The incision is made horizontally across the navel and vertically toward the ribs. The bulge in muscle and tissue will be removed and then replaced with stitches to close up any holes in the abdominal wall.
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Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic colectomy removes part of the large intestine. It is an alternative to traditional surgery, which involves making a long incision in the abdomen and removing parts of the colon using surgical instruments. The surgeon inserts a miniature camera and surgical tools through small incisions, allowing the surgeon to see inside the abdomen. The surgeon uses these tools to remove diseased tissue inside the colon without cutting through muscle or other structures that can cause pain or leave scars.
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Laparoscopic splenectomy removes the spleen, a small organ in the abdomen's upper left quadrant. It treats the ruptured spleen. The surgeon makes an incision into the abdominal cavity to insert surgical instruments such as scalpel blades. The surgeon cuts away tissue around the spleen and removes it through this same incision to reduce trauma to surrounding tissues or organs.
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Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
Minimally invasive thoracic surgery helps to avoid the need for an open chest operation. It can treat a variety of conditions, including lung cancer and emphysema. The surgeons at Manipal Hospitals Gurgaon use special tools to perform the surgery, which allows them to operate through tiny incisions instead of making significant cuts in the body.
Facilities & Services
Manipal Hospitals has the best general surgeons in Gurgaon and offers world-class facilities like:
- Minimally Invasive Surgeries
- Laparoscopic Surgeries
- Robotic Surgeries
- Stapler Surgeries
- Laser Surgeries
- Fine Needle Aspiration (FNAC) Procedure.
Surgerical Procedures
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Gynaecological Surgery
- Haemorrhoidectomy
- Thyroidectomy
- Appendicectomy
- Trauma Surgery
- Lipoma Excision
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Caesarean Section
- Tonsillectomy
- Skin Grafting
- Carotid Endarterectomy.
Bariatric Surgery
- Adjustable Gastric Band
- Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
- Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Cholecystectomy
- Inguinal Hernia and Umbilical Repair
- Colectomy and Splenectomy.
FAQ's
Typically, you would approach a general surgeon with a diagnosis in hand. The surgeon examines the details of the case and makes a surgical plan based on scans and imaging. Then a date is set for surgery and any preparation or pre-surgical conditions that need to be met, are explained to the patient.
All surgical procedures carry an inherent amount of risk with them. Some surgical procedures are safer than others, and modern operating rooms are well equipped to deal with even extreme complications. The surgical risk, however, is amplified by certain medical conditions. Visit our best general surgery hospital in Gurugram to know more about the risks factors.
Depending on the type of surgery, and the nature of the underlying condition that made the surgery necessary, a surgeon will prescribe a period of time where the patient must be under observation. Minimally invasive surgeries heal quite quickly and do not cause much discomfort, larger incisions, however, can take much longer to heal.
Surgical procedures are generally not recommended by doctors when there is a safer alternative available. However, sometimes surgery is necessary because it is the most effective treatment available. Visit Manipal hospitals, the top general surgery center in Gurugram to have the best treatment.
The main advantage of minimally invasive surgery is that it is less traumatic to the patient and has a faster recovery time. Another essential advantage of minimally invasive surgery is its fewer complications and side effects than traditional surgery. Finally, many people prefer them because they feel more comfortable having a procedure done by a small incision rather than large incisions.
The best general surgeons at a general surgery hospital in Gurgaon are known for their expertise in minimally invasive surgeries.
Doctors recommend bariatric surgery only as the last option for obesity treatment, only when other methods like lifestyle changes fail to achieve the result or are not possible because of health conditions.
Consult the best general surgeons in Gurgaon for the best treatment.
Robotic surgery uses a machine to assist the surgeon during the surgery. Robot-assisted surgery has many benefits compared to traditional open or laparoscopic surgeries. These include precise automated movements, less pain, less blood loss, and faster recovery. The finest general surgery hospital in Gurgaon uses robotic-assisted surgeries for faster recovery and healing.
It is not necessary to remove the lipoma. It is a benign tumour that can be left alone. Doctors recommend removal if it causes pain, discomfort, pressure on nerves or blood vessels, or if they interfere with daily activities. Visit the best general surgery hospital in Gurgaon for advice on lipoma removal.
Manipal Hospitals is committed to giving its patients personalized treatment and care of the highest quality. The long term relationships we build with our patients and the lives made better by the Department of General Surgery are a testament to this.
Contact us to know more about general surgery and book an appointment with one of our surgical specialists today.
