General surgery includes the evaluation of surgical approaches in cases that cannot be controlled with medication in many diseases. The process is planned to cover pre-operative evaluation, operation, and post-operative follow-up stages.
When to visit the General Surgery department?
- Abdominal pain and digestive system complaints
- Pain due to gallbladder stones
- Swelling in the groin or abdominal wall (suspicion of hernia)
- Pain, bleeding or swelling in the anus
- Ingrowing hair (pilonidal sinus)
- Breast-related lumps or changes
- Thyroid-related complaints
- Subcutaneous lumps and soft tissue formations
Which diseases does General Surgery deal with?
- Gallbladder diseases
- Hernias (abdominal and inguinal hernias)
- Hemorrhoids, anal fissure and fistula
- Pilonidal sinus (ingrowing hair)
- Breast diseases and breast cancer
- Thyroid and parathyroid diseases
- Digestive system diseases
- Soft tissue lumps
Surgical applications:
- Major surgical procedures that can be planned for suitable patients:
- Laparoscopic (closed) gallbladder surgery
- Laparoscopic hernia surgeries
- Hemorrhoid and perianal region surgery
- Laser applications (in suitable cases)
- Botulinum toxin applications for anal fissure
- Pilonidal sinus surgery (ingrowing hair)
- Breast cancer surgery and oncoplastic applications
- Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
- Gastric and intestinal surgeries
How does the diagnosis and treatment process proceed?
- Clinical evaluation is performed based on the patient's complaints. Laboratory and imaging methods are planned in necessary cases. Surgical necessity is evaluated based on the findings obtained, and the appropriate treatment process is planned.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Does hernia pass on its own? It generally requires surgical evaluation.
- Can gallbladder surgery be performed with a closed method? Laparoscopic method may be preferred in suitable patients.
- How is ingrowing hair treated? Surgical or minimally invasive methods can be planned depending on the situation.
Gazi Hospital General Surgery department aims to plan patients' surgical processes safely and to carry out post-operative follow-ups regularly.
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