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General surgery can be minimally invasive or open procedures. Specialists who perform these operations have a holistic view of the human body. As a result, these doctors do not just take the helm in the surgery room but also provide preventive care and recovery support.
General surgery covers operative procedures for a wide range of common ailments. Although general surgeons can perform surgery on almost any part of the body, they typically specialise in injuries and diseases affecting the endocrine system glands (pancreas and thyroid glands), breasts, abdomen, other digestive system organs (intestines, liver and rectum), skin and soft tissues.
General surgeons also diagnose patients and handle patient care before, during and after the operation. Due to their versatility, general surgery specialists often serve in emergency rooms, intensive care units and trauma centres.
General surgery doctors treat patients through invasive and non-invasive surgeries. Due to their exposure to emergency settings, general surgeons are experts in managing critically ill and injured patients.
General surgeons are knowledgeable about:
The availability of general surgery procedures in private and public health institutions means people living far away from city centres can get crucial emergency care.
During general surgery consultations, surgeons will run exams to analyse your health condition. They may conduct more diagnostic tests and recommend and explain your options and answer your questions.
General surgeons will tell you how long you need to be in the hospital, what to expect during recovery and what you will need once you go home.
General surgeons perform the following procedures:
Colorectal surgery covers procedures on the colon, rectum and anus. The common conditions that require this type of surgery are:
Services under breast surgery include breast screening and diagnostic and surgical care for cancerous, benign, and cosmetic breast conditions:
This subspecialty also includes preventive care, besides catering to cancer and reconstructive surgery needs of men and women of all age groups.
Endocrine surgery focuses on the glands of your endocrine system – the adrenal, thyroid and parathyroid glands. Here are the common conditions that affect each endocrine gland:
Endocrine surgery focuses on the glands of your endocrine system – the adrenal, thyroid and parathyroid glands. Here are the common conditions that affect each endocrine gland:
This subspecialty deals with the diagnosis and management of conditions related to blood circulation, including artery and vein diseases:
For this subspecialty, general surgery doctors perform stenting procedures, blood clot removal and bypass surgery. However, they may also recommend non-surgical options such as medication and exercise.
Gastrointestinal procedures encompass surgeries on the digestive system. Upper GI treatments cover ailments affecting the oesophagus, liver, gallbladder, stomach and the part of the small intestine that connects to it called the duodenum. Meanwhile, lower GI surgery treats conditions affecting the small intestine, colon, anus, and rectum.
The conditions treated by GI and colorectal surgeries may overlap (as in the case of colon cancer, diverticulitis, hernias, IBD and rectal prolapse)
Hospitals and healthcare providers typically define the subspecialty of general surgery procedures. In general, colorectal surgery excludes stomach, pancreas and liver procedures.
You will require general surgery services when:
Thousands of Singaporeans undergo surgery each year. You can ask your general surgery doctor the right questions after researching your condition. Face your surgery fears with courage. Click on the links above for more insights about your specific ailment.
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