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1. General Surgery Hospital | Top General Surgery Specialist In Coimbatore sriramakrishnahospital.com/minor-department/generalsurgery General Surgery 3 Specialists General Surgery The Department of General Surgery works with the best General Surgeons in Coimbatore that focus on the contents of the abdomen such as the stomach, small bowel, oesophagus, liver, colon, pancreas, gall bladder, bile ducts, and thyroid gland, among others. General surgeons in the department have collectively performed thousands of surgical procedures over the decades. From laparoscopic hernia surgeries to thyroid surgeries to diabetic foot ulcer surgery, many patients have benefited from their treatment. In short, their expertise is unrivalled. Since 2006, the Department of General Surgery has been certified by the National Board of Examinations to conduct the DNB course in general surgery. We administer treatment on an out-patient basis to nearly 20,000 patients every year and more than a thousand receive treatment on an in-patient basis. Medical Conditions 1/3

2. The sheath of muscle and fascia running the length of the torso from the ribs to the groin is called the abdominal wall or sheath. It holds in the intestines and contents of the abdomen. Sometimes weak spots appear on this abdominal wall for a multitude of reasons. This results in the abdominal contents breaking through to the surface, causing a bulge beneath the skin which is very often visible. The word hernia means ‘something coming through’ and thus aptly describes the condition. There are a number of types of hernia but the most common are inguinal (inner groin), femoral (outer groin), incisional (which results from an incision), hiatal (the upper stomach) and umbilical (at the belly button). Hernias are caused by anything which causes excess pressure within the abdominal cavity combined with weakness of muscle in the abdominal sheath. The traditional method of surgical treatment for hernia is called ‘open hernia repair’ and it may be done using local or general anaesthetic. The surgeon pushes the protruding tissue back into position and the weakened area of the abdominal wall is closed using sutures. The area is reinforced using a synthetic mesh. The opening is then closed using staples or surgical glue. Here at the Department of General Surgery of Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, we have great experience using the laparoscopic or minimally invasive procedure, commonly called keyhole surgery. This is done under general anaesthesia. Multiple little incisions are made and then gas is used to inflate the cavity before a laparoscope is passed into it. The surgeon views the region and then uses other instruments (inserted through other incisions) to repair the weakened section using mesh. The minimally invasive approach causes considerably less scarring and has quicker recovery times with less pain for patients. Speciality Doctors Frequently Asked Questions Do all hernias need surgery? What will happen if Hernias are not operated? Are all breast lumps cancerous? Do all thyroid swellings need to be operated? Is all bleeding per rectum piles? Sri Ramakrishna Hospital Treated 10,00,000+ Patients Counting on state of the art infrastructure and medical equipment We are here to serve you for all your healthcare needs Address 2/3

3. No: 395, Sarojini Naidu Road, Sidhapudur, Coimbatore. Email info@sriramakrishnahospital.com Phone +91 422 4500 000 Opening Hours We are available 24*7 Get in Touch Do you have any queries/feedback to share with us? Please write to us in the form towards your right & we'll get back to you within 4 hours. 3/3