General Surgery

General surgery is a technical discipline that not only addresses systemic and localized problems in the body through surgical methods but also covers fundamental principles such as wound healing, metabolic and endocrine responses to trauma. It has influenced the development of many surgical and basic medical fields.

Surgical procedures are usually named after the organ or system involved. General surgery includes procedures for the thyroid (goiter), breast, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus, hernias, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, as well as endoscopic and laparoscopic surgeries. When categorized by system, it covers thyroid surgeries, breast surgeries, esophageal, gastric, duodenal, small intestine, large intestine, rectal, liver, and hernia surgeries. In some cases, general surgery also emphasizes preventive medicine to avoid the need for surgery.

Due to its wide range of interests, the General Surgery Department works in collaboration with many other disciplines. A large portion of general surgery patients are cancer cases. For these patients, diagnosis, surgery, and follow-up treatment planning are carried out in cooperation with Gastroenterology, Radiology/Interventional Radiology, Pathology, Medical and Radiation Oncology.

Another important area of general surgery is trauma care. Trauma patients often present with multiple organ injuries, requiring coordinated care with Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Urology, and Cardiovascular Surgery departments. In cases of severe multi-organ trauma, General Surgery takes the lead in coordinating all related specialties.

At our hospitals’ General Surgery Departments, screening and follow-up programs for early detection of colorectal and breast cancers are also conducted, reflecting our social responsibility towards public health.

General Surgery Services

The General Surgery Department offers the following services:

Metabolic Surgery
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass
Gastric Balloon
Diabetes Surgery
Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Diseases
Colorectal Surgery
Endocrine Surgery
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery
Digestive System Surgery
Oncologic Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Peripheral Vascular Surgery
Laser Hemorrhoid Treatment
Laser Pilonidal Sinus Surgery
Laser Fistula Surgery
Breast Surgery
Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Liver Hydatid Cyst Surgery
Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
Local Anesthetic Surgeries

Endoscopy

Our department performs esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, and sigmoidoscopy procedures under anesthesia, ensuring a pain-free experience for patients. These procedures allow for direct diagnosis of stomach and large intestine diseases and, when necessary, minor interventions can be performed during the procedure.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Diseases

Our Breast Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Center works in collaboration with the Gynecology and Radiology Departments to provide comprehensive care. Services include:

Breast cancer screening
Monitoring and treatment of breast cysts, adenomas, nipple discharge, and other benign conditions
Treatment of breast infections, mastitis, and abscesses
Diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of breast cancer

Colorectal Surgery

Our General Surgery Department performs all procedures for benign and malignant colorectal diseases using up-to-date technologies. The unit also provides care for common conditions such as hemorrhoids, fistulas, and fissures.

Endocrine Surgery

This unit provides surgical treatment for benign and malignant diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands, as well as disorders of the body’s hormonal system, with a focus on goiter management.

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery

This unit specializes in complex surgeries involving the gallbladder, bile ducts, liver, and pancreas. All laparoscopic procedures for gallstones and related diseases are performed here.

Digestive System Surgery

This unit handles surgical treatment of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, small intestine, and large intestine.

Oncologic Surgery

The oncology unit within General Surgery provides surgical treatment for breast tumors, digestive system tumors, liver, pancreas, bile duct tumors, soft tissue and skin tumors, malignant melanoma, thyroid, and other endocrine gland tumors.

Laparoscopic Surgery

The laparoscopic surgery unit performs minimally invasive procedures for hernia repair, gallbladder, stomach, gastroesophageal reflux, spleen, adrenal glands, and appendix surgeries.

Peripheral Vascular Surgery

This unit diagnoses and treats varicose veins and circulatory insufficiency through surgery and sclerotherapy. By combining advanced technology and a fully equipped operating theater with interdepartmental collaboration, the unit aims to achieve successful clinical outcomes.