General Surgery Operations form the fundamental pillar of surgical services at any multi-specialty hospital, encompassing a vast array of procedures aimed at treating conditions within the abdomen, skin, soft tissues, and endocrine system. At Purohit Hospital, the General Surgery department is highly capable, featuring a modern Operation Theatre and skilled surgeons who perform the full spectrum of necessary surgical interventions, with a specific focus on minimally invasive techniques.

Broad Spectrum of Surgical Focus

Despite the name, General Surgery requires extensive, specialized knowledge in anatomy, critical care, and the management of various diseases. The General Surgeons at Purohit Hospital are proficient in treating the following key areas:

• Abdominal and Digestive Tract: This is the primary focus, including surgery on the stomach, intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. Common procedures include appendectomies, procedures for various hernias (inguinal, umbilical), and gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy).

• Endocrine System: Procedures for the management of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands, often involving the surgical removal of tumors or hyperactive glands (e.g., thyroidectomy).

• Breast Surgery: Surgical management of both benign and malignant (cancerous) diseases of the breast, ranging from lump excision to more extensive procedures.

• Skin and Soft Tissue: Removal of localized masses, cysts, lipomas, abscesses, and the excision and treatment of various skin cancers.

• Emergency and Trauma Care: Providing immediate surgical responses to acute abdominal emergencies, infections, and severe trauma cases.

Minimally Invasive Excellence: Laparoscopic Surgery

A distinguishing feature of the General Surgery services at Purohit Hospital is the regular performance of Laparoscopic (Key Hole) Surgeries. This advanced, minimally invasive approach provides immense benefits to the patient:

• Technique: Instead of a large incision, the surgeon performs the operation using specialized instruments inserted through several small incisions (often less than 1.5 cm) while viewing the internal area via a video camera (laparoscope).

• Patient Benefits: This method translates directly to reduced post-operative pain, shorter hospital stays, faster recovery times, and minimal scarring compared to traditional open surgery.

The Standard of Care and Facility

The General Surgery team at Purohit Hospital is fully supported by the hospital’s infrastructure, ensuring the highest level of care:

• Advanced Capacity: The Operation Theatre is equipped with modern equipment and is fully capable of undertaking not only routine surgeries but also complex supra-major surgeries.

• Integrated Treatment: General Surgery works collaboratively with other departments, such as Gastroenterological Medical Treatment and Cancer Operations, to formulate the most effective and integrated treatment plans.