General surgery
+340 Satisfied patients
+12 Specialists in the team
+2400 Treatments per year
+15 Years of Experience
What is
general surgery
General surgery is a branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases requiring surgical intervention. It covers a wide range of diseases of the internal organs, gastrointestinal tract, skin and soft tissues. In many cases, conservative treatment is possible to avoid surgery or delay the need for surgery.
Diagnostics in general surgery
Effective diagnosis is key to implementing appropriate treatment and includes an abdominal ultrasound – assessing internal organs, such as the gallbladder, pancreas, liver, among others.
Conservative treatment in general surgery
In many cases, surgical treatment is not immediately necessary. Depending on the diagnosis, non-surgical methods are used that can alleviate symptoms and prevent complications.
Pharmacotherapy:
- Anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs – used to treat appendicitis (in its early stages), cholecystitis or intestinal diseases.
- Antibiotic therapy – for bacterial infections (such as in colonic diverticulitis).
- Diastolic and prokinetic drugs – to promote intestinal peristalsis and treat functional obstruction.
- Hydrochloric acid inhibitor drugs – used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcer disease.
Diet and lifestyle modification:
- Diet and change of eating habits – an integral aspect in gastrointestinal diseases, such as peptic ulcer disease, reflux. Key in the treatment of gallstones, constipation and irritable bowel syndrome.
Supportive therapy: - Physiotherapy and osteopathy – used in the treatment of hernias, rehabilitation after injury and surgery.
Monitoring and prevention:
- Regular checkups – allow early detection of changes that require surgical intervention.
- Prevention programs – early diagnosis of cancers of the colon, stomach or liver, among others.
At CARELIFE CLINIC, we offer comprehensive diagnostics and conservative treatment in the field of general surgery. Our specialists use individually tailored therapies, minimizing the need for surgical intervention and ensuring rapid recovery of patients.