General Surgery in a kidney care-focused facility primarily involves surgical procedures that address a range of abdominal and digestive system issues, with a particular focus on surgical interventions relevant to the kidneys and urinary tract. Below is a breakdown of services that may be provided within this specialty:
Nephrectomy (partial or complete removal of the kidney)
Kidney Transplantation (for eligible candidates, transplanting a healthy kidney to replace a failing one)
Kidney Stone Removal (via procedures such as lithotripsy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or ureteroscopy)
Renal Tumor Excision (removal of kidney tumors or growths)
Ureteral Stent Placement (to relieve obstruction in the ureters)
Bladder Stone Removal
Urinary Diversion Surgery (for patients with bladder issues or following bladder removal)
Pyeloplasty (surgical repair of the renal pelvis to treat kidney obstruction)
Appendectomy (removal of the appendix)
Gallbladder Removal (cholecystectomy, often related to gallstones or inflammation)
Hernia Repairs (inguinal, umbilical, and other types of hernias)
Bowel Resection (removal of a damaged part of the intestines)
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy (minimally invasive kidney removal)
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy (removal of adrenal glands if necessary)
Laparoscopic Procedures for Stones or Obstructions (allowing for smaller incisions and faster recovery)
Preoperative counseling and planning
Comprehensive post-operative monitoring and follow-up
Pain management and recovery care
Nutritional and lifestyle counseling to support healing and overall kidney health
Biopsies (kidney, bladder, or other tissues)
Exploratory Laparoscopy for diagnostic purposes
Endoscopic Procedures (to identify issues within the bladder, ureter, or kidney)