General surgery – Mandour Medical Center

General surgery is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of a wide range of conditions affecting the abdomen, digestive tract, skin, soft tissues, and endocrine system. General surgeons are trained to perform a variety of procedures, including appendectomies, hernia repairs, gallbladder removals, and surgeries for tumors and infections.

This specialty also includes minimally invasive techniques, such as laparoscopic surgery, which allows for quicker recovery times and reduced scarring. General surgery plays a critical role in managing both emergency and elective surgical cases, aiming to improve patient health and quality of life.

Branches

General surgery includes several specialized branches, each focusing on different areas of surgical care. These include:

Abdominal Surgery: Focuses on conditions affecting the organs in the abdominal cavity, such as the stomach, intestines, liver, and pancreas. It includes procedures like appendectomies, gallbladder removal, and surgery for colorectal conditions.
Trauma Surgery: Specializes in the emergency treatment of traumatic injuries, including fractures, internal bleeding, and wounds, often resulting from accidents or violence.
Oncological Surgery: Involves the surgical removal of tumors and cancers, including those of the breast, gastrointestinal tract, and soft tissues. Surgeons work to remove tumors and treat cancer through surgeries such as mastectomies and bowel resections.
Endocrine Surgery: Deals with surgical treatments for diseases of the endocrine glands, such as thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland disorders. It includes thyroidectomies and the removal of adrenal tumors.
Hernia Surgery: Specializes in the treatment and repair of various types of hernias, such as inguinal, umbilical, and diaphragmatic hernias, through both open and minimally invasive methods.
Vascular Surgery: Focuses on surgical procedures related to blood vessels, including operations for conditions like varicose veins, aneurysms, and peripheral artery disease.
Laparoscopic Surgery (Minimally Invasive Surgery): Involves performing surgeries through small incisions using a camera and specialized instruments, reducing recovery time, pain, and scarring compared to traditional open surgery.
Bariatric Surgery: Specializes in weight-loss surgeries, such as gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, to treat obesity and related health conditions.
Colorectal Surgery: Focuses on surgical treatment for disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus, such as diverticulitis, colorectal cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease.

These branches ensure comprehensive care for a wide range of surgical needs, from routine procedures to complex emergency surgeries.