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General Surgery

Overview

General surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on alimentary canal and abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, appendix and bile ducts, and often the thyroid gland.

Types of Diseases treated by General Surgeon

Abdominal Pain. Abdominal pain occurs anywhere in the belly between the breastbone and groin.
Cancer.
Gallbladder Inflammation and Gallstones.
Gastrointestinal (GI) Diseases
Hernia
Thyroid Disorders
Varicose Veins

Symptoms

Nausea and vomiting from general anesthesia.
Sore throat (caused by the tube placed in the windpipe for breathing during surgery)
Soreness, pain, and swelling around the incision site.
Restlessness and sleeplessness.
Thirst.
Constipation and gas (flatulence)

Cost of Some Major Procedures

Procedure
Laparoscopic-Cholecystectomy

Cost Range
$1200-$2500

Estimated Stay in Hospital
2 Days

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Procedure
Inguinal Hernioplasty

Cost Range
$1000-$2200

Estimated Stay in Hospital
2 Days

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Procedure
Laparoscopic-Appendectomy

Cost Range
$1000-$2300

Estimated Stay in Hospital
3 Days

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Note: Costing shown above may vary among hospitals. We can tailor the cost as per your budget and requirement.

Common Queries

What is minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery?

Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat problems of the abdominal and pelvic areas. During this procedure, an endoscope (tube) with a camera on the end is inserted through a tiny incision to allow your doctor to closely examine the organs of the area. Surgical instruments can be inserted through additional incisions to treat any identified problems.

What is the difference between an open hernia repair and a laparoscopic hernia surgery?

An open hernia repair requires an incision to allow the surgeon to put the bulging tissue back in place (with or without the aid of hernia repair mesh). Alternately, minuscule surgical tools and a small incision is required for laparoscopic hernia surgery. Laparoscopic hernia repair is considered minimally-invasive, often reduces recovery time, and has less chance of producing post-surgery infection.

Is appendectomy a major surgery?

Not always. Laparoscopic appendectomy is more common than the traditional open appendectomy. Laparoscopic surgery offers a less-invasive alternative to open abdominal surgery by using several micro-incisions instead of one larger incision. Laparoscopic appendectomy is associated with less pain and faster recovery time. The type of appendectomy you receive may depend on your condition as well as the training and judgment of your surgeon.

What is a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy?

A laparoscopic cholecystectomy is surgery to remove your gallbladder.

The surgeon makes a few small incisions on the right side of your abdomen (belly). The surgeon uses one incision to insert a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera on the end. This shows your gallbladder on a screen. The gallbladder then gets removed through another small incision.

A laparoscopic cholecystectomy is less invasive than an open cholecystectomy. This other form of gallbladder removal involves a larger incision.

When can I go back to normal activities after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy?

Without complications, you should be able to drive and eat normally in a day or two. You usually can return to work and other daily activities in about a week, as long as they don’t involve lifting. You may need a week or two before you are physically or sexually active.

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