
‘General Surgery‘ is a discipline of surgery having a central core of knowledge embracing anatomy, physiology, metabolism, immunology, nutrition, pathology, wound healing, shock and resuscitation, intensive care and neoplasia, which are common to all surgical specialties. The General Surgery team at CMRI has specialised knowledge and experience in the diagnosis of preoperative, operative and postoperative management including the management of complications in nine primary components of surgery, namely:
- Alimentary tract
- Abdomen and its contents
- Breast, skin and soft tissue
- Head and neck including trauma, vascular, endocrine, congenital and oncologic disorders – particularly tumors of the skin, salivary glands, thyroid, parathyroid and the oral cavity
- Surgical oncology including coordinated multi-modality management of the cancer patients by screening, surveillance, surgical adjunctive therapy, rehabilitation and follow-up
- Comprehensive management of trauma including musculoskeletal, hand and head injuries. The responsibility for all phases of care of the injured patient is an essential component of general surgery
- Vascular system excluding the intracranial vessels and heart
- The endocrine system including thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal
- Complete care of critically ill patients with underlying surgical conditions in the emergency room, intensive care unit and trauma
- Breast
- Colorectal
- Liver, Biliary, Pancreas
- Endocrine (Thyroid, Parathyroid and Adrenal)
- Stomach / Esophagus
- Gall Bladder
- Small Intestine
- Hernia
- Skin & Soft Tissue
Minimally Invasive Surgery
The state-of-the-art Minimally Invasive Surgery Department at CMRI is highly trained for surgical critical care, acute care and trauma, bariatric surgery and emergency surgery. The Department incorporates the approach of advanced research, innovation and specialised clinical care. The hospital provides high precision assessments, latest treatments accompanied by tested surgical techniques, clinical trials of new medications and personalised follow-ups.
The Department encompasses Laparoscopic surgery as an ideal practice, especially the SILS (Single Incision Laparoscopic surgery), an advanced surgical technique that is minimally invasive wherein surgeons operate through one entry point to reduce scars, diminish pain and facilitate faster recovery of the patients.