General Surgery at Uniclinic Siliguri

Introduction:

General Surgery is the surgical specialty responsible for the operative and perioperative management of a broad range of conditions involving the abdominal organs, alimentary tract, breast, soft tissues, skin, and endocrine glands. General surgeons are trained to diagnose and surgically treat conditions of the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, anus, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas, spleen, thyroid, parathyroid, and abdominal wall. The specialty encompasses both emergency surgery — such as appendicectomy, bowel obstruction, perforated viscus, and trauma — and elective surgery — including hernia repair, cholecystectomy, bowel resection for cancer, and bariatric procedures. Modern general surgery has been transformed by minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic techniques, which dramatically reduce post-operative pain, complications, and recovery time. General surgeons also play a central role in surgical oncology — removing cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, and breast — often working within multidisciplinary teams alongside oncologists, radiologists, and gastroenterologists.

Symptoms:

Certain health conditions may require surgical care when symptoms become severe, persistent, or affect daily life.

• Abdominal pain
• Swelling or lumps
• Hernia bulge
• Severe stomach discomfort
• Persistent vomiting
• Difficulty swallowing
• Sudden weight loss
• Gallbladder pain
• Bleeding or infection
• Non-healing wounds
• Painful swelling
• Piles or rectal bleeding
• Appendicitis-related pain
• Skin abscess or pus formation
• Digestive problems with pain

Treatments:

General surgery treatments help remove, repair, or manage conditions affecting organs, tissues, and body structures.

• Appendix Surgery - Removes an infected appendix to prevent complications.
• Hernia Repair Surgery - Treats bulging tissues or organs through surgical repair.
• Gallbladder Surgery - Removes gallstones or infected gallbladder safely.
• Piles & Fissure Treatment - Helps manage painful rectal conditions and bleeding.
• Laparoscopic Surgery - Minimally invasive surgery with smaller cuts and faster recovery.
• Abscess & Infection Treatment - Drains pus and treats infected areas.
• Thyroid Surgery - Treats thyroid swelling, nodules, or related conditions.
• Breast Lump Surgery - Removes or evaluates abnormal breast lumps.
• Wound & Trauma Care - Treats injuries, cuts, and surgical wounds.
• Gastrointestinal Surgery - Treats stomach, intestine, and digestive system conditions.