GENERAL SURGERY
Advanced Surgical Care with Precision & Safety
Shifa’s General Surgery Department delivers advanced surgical care across a wide spectrum of conditions, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and recovery at every step. Our highly skilled surgeons perform both routine and complex procedures using modern and minimally invasive techniques to reduce complications and enhance outcomes.
Facilities
Our department is supported by specialized infrastructure and technology to ensure safe and efficient surgical care:
State-of-the-art modular operation theaters with advanced monitoring systems
Laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery suites
Dedicated pre- and post-operative recovery units
24/7 emergency surgical support
Integrated ICU and critical care backup for complex cases
Multidisciplinary coordination for holistic patient management
Diagnostic Services
We provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to guide precise surgical planning:
Preoperative imaging (Ultrasound, CT, MRI)
Endoscopic evaluations (Upper GI, colonoscopy)
Biopsies and pathology services
Advanced lab testing and surgical risk assessment
Pre-anesthesia evaluation clinics for patient safety
Treatment & Management
Our team offers a broad range of surgical interventions across specialties:
General & Laparoscopic Surgery
Gallbladder, appendix, hernia, and gastrointestinal procedures
Colorectal Surgery
Treatment of colorectal cancers, fistulas, and hemorrhoids
Endocrine Surgery
Thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland surgeries
Breast Surgery
Lump excision, mastectomy, and oncoplastic procedures
Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery
Liver, pancreas, and bile duct surgeries
Emergency & Trauma Surgery
Immediate interventions for accidents, bleeding, and perforations
Minimally Invasive & Advanced Laparoscopy
Faster recovery, less pain, and smaller scars
Milestones
Establishment of Shifa’s General Surgery services with basic and emergency procedures
1990s
Introduction of basic laparoscopic procedures: cholecystectomy, appendectomy and diagnostic laparoscopy
1998 - 2007
Introduction of advanced laparoscopic surgery for routine and complex cases
2000s
Introduction of Inguinal hernia repair and Ovarian cystectomy
2009
Introduction of Sleeve gastrectomy and Hyatid cystectomy
2009
Expansion into subspecialty surgical units with integrated oncology and endocrine surgery
2010s
Introduction of Lap Heller’s Cardiomyotomy and Lap colorectal surgery
2011
Introduction of Lap hiatal hernia repair + nissen fundoplication and Lap adrenelectomy
2013
Introduction of Lap Distal pancreatectomy (spleen preserving) and Laparoscopic choledochoduodenal fistula repair
2014
Introduction of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, Laparoscopic mesh rectopexy and Laparoscopic subtotal gastrectomy
2015
Introduction of Laparoscopic proctectomy
2016
Introduction of Lap transhiatal esophagectomy
2017
Introduction of Lap transhiatal esophagectomy
2019
Introduction of Laparoscopic CBD (Common Bile Duct) Exploration
2021
Introduction of Lap Whipples’s resection surgery
2023
Clinical Team
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If you are facing persistent abdominal pain, hernia, gallstones, thyroid issues, breast lumps, or need a surgical opinion, consult Shifa’s General Surgery Department. Early surgical consultation can lead to timely treatment and better recovery.
Schedule your consultation today and take the first step toward safe, effective surgical care