About the Department
General surgery is a comprehensive medical branch that includes diagnosis, treatment, and surgical interventions of diseases in various parts of the body. The General Surgery Department at Istanbul Cerrahi Hospital aims to provide the best healthcare service to its patients with modern medical devices and advanced surgical techniques. It serves in many areas from obesity surgery to endocrine surgery, from hepatopancreatobiliary surgery to digestive system surgery, aiming to improve patients’ health.
Contents
- What is General Surgery?
- What Diseases Does General Surgery Deal With?
- Diagnosis and Tests in General Surgery Department
- Treatment Methods in General Surgery Department
- Frequently Asked Questions
What is General Surgery?
General surgery is a medical branch that undertakes the surgical treatment of digestive system, abdominal region, breast, thyroid, soft tissue diseases, hernias, and various traumas. It includes surgical intervention for many diseases such as digestive system diseases, cancers, gallbladder disorders, appendicitis, hernias, and soft tissue diseases.
The General Surgery Department at Istanbul Cerrahi Hospital uses modern methods such as minimally invasive surgical techniques and laparoscopic surgery with a multidisciplinary approach to provide patients with the best treatment methods.
What Diseases Does General Surgery Deal With?
The general surgery department undertakes the diagnosis and treatment of the following diseases:
- Digestive System Diseases: Stomach, small and large intestine, pancreas, gallbladder, and liver diseases
- Hernias: Inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia, post-operative hernias
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases: Goiter, thyroid nodules, hyperparathyroidism
- Breast Diseases: Breast cancer, fibroadenoma, cysts
- Appendicitis: Acute appendicitis and its complications
- Hemorrhoids and Anal Diseases: Anal fistula, anal fissure, perianal abscesses
- Traumas and Injuries: Intra-abdominal organ injuries, soft tissue traumas
- Cancer Surgery: Colorectal cancers, stomach cancer, liver and pancreatic cancers
Diagnosis and Tests in General Surgery Department
Many advanced tests and imaging methods are used in the diagnosis of general surgical diseases. The main tests performed at Istanbul Cerrahi Hospital are:
- Blood tests (Complete blood count, biochemistry, tumor markers)
- Urine tests
- Ultrasonography
- Computed Tomography (CT)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Endoscopic Examinations (Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy)
- Biopsy (For cancer diagnosis)
- Electrocardiography (ECG) (Pre-operative evaluation)
Treatment Methods in General Surgery Department
Various methods are applied in the treatment of general surgical diseases, depending on the type of disease and the patient’s general health condition.
- Minimally Invasive Surgery: Less pain and faster recovery are achieved with laparoscopic and robotic surgical methods.
- Open Surgery: Traditional surgical methods are applied for widely spread or complex diseases.
- Oncological Surgery: Surgical treatment of digestive system, breast, and other organ cancers is performed.
- Endocrine Surgery: Surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland diseases is performed.
- Obesity Surgery: Obesity is treated with methods such as sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass.
- Trauma Surgery: Surgical interventions are performed to protect vital organs in emergency situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are general surgery operations performed as emergency or planned procedures?
General surgery operations can be both emergency and planned. Emergency operations are performed in cases such as appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, or serious trauma, while planned operations are generally performed for hernia surgery or treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.
How is the recovery process after surgery?
The recovery process depends on the type of surgery performed and the patient’s general health condition. Patients can usually return to normal activities within a few days after minimally invasive surgical procedures, while this period may be longer for open surgeries.
Will there be scarring after surgery?
Scarring is minimal in laparoscopic surgeries. In open surgical procedures, it may vary depending on the surgeon’s technique and wound care.
Is general anesthesia risky?
Modern anesthesia methods are quite safe. However, as with any surgical intervention, there may be some risks depending on the patient’s general health condition and medical history. Anesthesiologists take all necessary precautions to minimize these risks.
How should nutrition be after general surgery operations?
Post-operative nutrition may vary depending on the type of surgery. Patients who undergo digestive system surgery should follow the diet program recommended by their doctors.
As the General Surgery Department at Istanbul Cerrahi Hospital, we support our patients in leading a healthy life by providing the most current and effective surgical treatment methods.
