Tonsils removal

General Surgeon Treatment: Tonsillectomy is the removal of one or both the tonsils surgically.

Total thyroidectomy

General Surgeon Treatment: A surgical procedure that removes the thyroid gland completely. This is usually an effective approach for treating thyroid cancer, but it can also be indicated for other conditions such as goiter, and uncontrollable hyperthyroidism. Sometimes while performing thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer removal of lymph nodes is suggested by a pathologist. A small incision around the neck helps to limit scarring. Typically, the surgical process is conducted under general anesthesia.

 Thyroid lobectomy, General Surgeon Treatment:

It is a surgery that removes one of the two thyroids lobes, General Surgeon Treatment,  and keeps the other one intact. The nodules may cause symptoms demonstrating cancerous characteristics. Another use of this surgical procedure is the management of excessive hormone production such as hyperthyroidism.

Parathyroidectomy

Parathyroid glands are small, four pea-shaped glands, present on either side of the trachea within the neck, and adjacent to the thyroid gland. Most commonly, two glands are present, a superior and an inferior gland. Parathyroidectomy is a surgery involving the removal of parathyroid glands, and managing hyperparathyroidism.

Thyroid gland surgery

Excessive production of certain hormones may occur if the thyroid gland becomes overactive. Thyroid gland surgery is usually performed if cancer of the thyroid is present. Based on the severity of the condition, GS can either excise a certain part or an entire part of the thyroid. Synthetic hormones are prescribed to replace any lack of hormones.

Thyroid gland surgery

Excessive production of certain hormones may occur if the thyroid gland becomes overactive. Thyroid gland surgery is usually performed if cancer of the thyroid is present. Based on the severity of the condition, in General Surgeon Treatment, GS can either excise a certain part or an entire part of the thyroid. Synthetic hormones are prescribed to replace any lack of hormones

Breast surgery is a treatment for breast cancer. Apart from this, other reasons for performing breast surgery are:

Breast biopsy, General Surgeon Treatment:

Removal of a small breast tissue helps to check if the tumor is present.

Lumpectomy

It involves the removal of tumors from the breast and is known as breast-conserving surgery, or partial mastectomy.

Mastectomy

One or both the breasts undergo surgical removal as a result of breast cancer, called as mastectomy.

Breast lumpectomy

This surgery removes tumor from the breast. Different names for this approach are breast-conserving surgery, wide excision and partial mastectomy.

Gynecomastia surgery

It is the surgical removal of enlarged breasts in men. Gynecomastia is a condition where men can have overdeveloped or enlarged breasts. Risk factors for this condition include genetic susceptibility, obesity or the use of certain drugs. In the surgery, reduction of breast takes place along with flattening the contours, along with chest enhancement

Mastectomy

It is a process that removes a part of breast, or the breast completely. Usually, helps for the treatment of breast cancer. Based on the degree of tumor involvement it can be of two types:

• • Partial (segmental) mastectomy removes the cancerous tissue and a large area around the normal breast tissue.
  • Total (or simple) mastectomy is a surgery that removes entire breast, including the areola (circular portion around the nipple), the nipple and overlying skin. Additionally, excision of lymph nodes under the arm (axillary lymph glands) is also done in some cases.

General Surgeon Treatment: In case medications fail to manage esophageal diseases, esophageal surgeries are the next best option. It includes:

General Surgeon Treatment, Acid reflux surgery

It helps to manage GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Acid reflux happens when the esophageal muscles are unable to close the opening of stomach tightly. In acid reflux surgery closure of the stomach opening occurs by wrapping the upper portion of stomach around the lower part of esophagus.

Esophagectomy

Removal of esophagus is esophagectomy. A treatment approach to manage esophageal cancer and precancerous condition, Barrett’s esophagus.

Excision of an esophageal lesion:

It involves removal of any suspected lesion or growth from the esophagus by general surgeon.

Bowel obstruction

Bowel obstruction refers to blockage of the intestine which can either be partial or complete blockage. In a normal healthy state, the foods that undergo digestion flows and reaches the large intestine. However, if an obstruction occurs in the small bowel then the contents are unable to pass through. In such situation all the waste products accumulate above the site of blockage, and interferes with the absorption of certain key elements (such as nutrients and fluids).

Bowel obstruction most commonly occurs due to cancer of stomach, colon and ovary. The GS conducts a physical examination, and imaging tests to manage the condition

Diverticulitis

 Diverticulitis is a digestive condition that involves the large intestine. Diverticula are small pockets or bulges that may develop with age.  Generally, they do not cause any harm and patient may not have any symptoms for months. During infection or any inflammatory condition these diverticula show severe symptoms resulting in diverticulitis. Research suggest that inadequate intake of fiber in the diet leads to diverticulitis and other diverticular disease.

The General surgeon assess the condition based on a thorough medical history as there are certain other medical conditions which present with similar symptoms. For example, bowel cancer, celiac disease and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Spleen removal

Spleen helps to prevent infection, regulate blood clotting, and destroys damaged blood cells. Enlarged spleen will be unable to perform these functions adequately. It may result in spleen burst and internal bleeding. Hence, spleen removal is important.