General Surgery
Expert surgical consultations, hernia assessments, abdominal pain evaluations, wound management, and minor surgical care.
Surgical Consultation Scope
- Pre-operative surgical evaluations and second opinion reviews
- Abdominal pain assessment (suspected appendicitis, gallbladder, or bowel issues)
- Hernia diagnosis and surgical repair planning (inguinal, umbilical, incisional)
- Minor surgical interventions: abscess drainage, cyst excision, and lipoma removal
- Post-operative wound dressing, burn management, and suture removal
Preparing for Your Surgical Consultation
- Bring all relevant abdominal ultrasound reports, blood test results, and past surgical summaries
- Bring a list of all current medications, especially blood thinners or anticoagulants
- If your consultation involves an abdominal ultrasound or fasting blood test, confirm fasting requirements prior to travelling
- Wear loose, easily removable clothing for physical examination
Frequently Asked Questions
Are minor surgical procedures performed on an outpatient basis?
Yes, minor procedures such as abscess drainage, simple cyst removals, and sterile wound repairs are performed with local anaesthesia on-site.
What happens if surgery is advised during the consultation?
The surgeon will discuss procedure indications, pre-anaesthetic evaluation requirements, expected hospital stay in our 30-bed ward, and answer your family’s questions thoroughly.
Can surgical dressings and stitches be cared for at Highway Hospital?
Yes, our outpatient dressing room provides sterile wound dressing changes, diabetic foot ulcer care, and suture removal.