General surgery, carefully considered.
A general-surgery practice covering elective and emergency work across the abdomen, breast, and hernia repair — with clear referral pathways for anything that sits outside this scope.
Areas of care · Anatomy explorer
Where general surgery works.
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Neck
Thyroid & Endocrine
The thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands regulate metabolism, calcium and hormones. Nodules, overactivity and cancerous change can develop here.
What surgery here involves
Care includes medical management where appropriate, and surgical removal (thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy, adrenalectomy) when indicated.
This explorer is general information only. It is not a symptom checker or diagnostic tool. Please consult the practice for guidance on your specific situation.
Scope of practice
What we treat.
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Breast surgery
Assessment and management of benign and malignant breast disease, working alongside oncology and reconstructive colleagues where indicated.
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Upper gastrointestinal
Reflux, hiatus hernia, stomach and small-bowel pathology — investigated with endoscopy and imaging. Medical management is offered where appropriate, with surgery reserved for cases that need it.
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Gallbladder & pancreas
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic gallstones, and assessment and management of pancreatic pathology, including medical management where surgery is not indicated.
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Appendix & acute abdomen
Emergency and urgent general surgery via the hospital's on-call service at Life Eugene Marais.
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Colorectal
Colonoscopy, benign and malignant colonic disease, and elective bowel resection where indicated. Medical management is offered for conditions that do not require surgery.
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Thyroid & endocrine
Assessment and management of thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal conditions, including medical management and surgical intervention where indicated.
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Soft tissue & skin
Infections, abscesses, lipomas and skin lesions — with medical management where appropriate and minor procedures when surgery is needed.
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Hernias (abdominal wall)
Inguinal, umbilical, incisional and hiatus hernia — open and laparoscopic techniques tailored to the patient.
This is general information and does not replace professional medical advice.
Appointments
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