General Surgery

Contrary to its name, general surgery is in fact a surgical specialty. General surgery is a surgical discipline or specialty that includes, but is not limited to surgical procedures performed on the intestines, liver, colon, pancreas, gallbladder, stomach and thyroid gland.

General surgeons may be trained in one of the many sub-specialised areas. Some general surgeons are dedicated to transplant surgery, and are therefore ready anytime to harvest organs from a suitable donor to a recipient, whilst others may focus on trauma surgery, breast surgery, colorectal surgery or vascular surgery.

General surgery includes the following sub-specialties:

  • Breast
  • Colon and rectum (Colorectal)
  • Endocrine (Thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands)
  • Hepatobiliary (Liver, gallbladder and biliary tract) and pancreatic surgery
  • Trauma
  • Esophagus and upper gastrointestinal
  • Vascular

Laparoscopic Surgery

Usually known as keyhole or minimally invasive surgery (MIS), laparoscopic surgery involves smaller surgical incisions (usually 0.5 cm to 1.5cm) as compared to the larger incisions in open surgery. A special camera known as a laparoscope, as well as specialised surgical instruments are passed through the incisions to facilitate surgery. General surgeries that can be performed laparoscopically include:

  • Adrenalectomy (removal of the adrenal gland)
  • Appendicectomy (removal of appendix)
  • Bariatric surgery
  • Cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder)
  • Colectomy (removal of part or all of colon)
  • Rectal resection/surgery (for cancer or benign conditions such as rectal prolapse)
  • Hernia repair
  • Repair of perforated peptic ulcer
  • Splenectomy
  • Selected liver and pancreatic resection
  • Stomach surgery
  • Esophageal surgery
  • Lysis of adhesions
  • Thoracoscopic sympathectomy (surgical treatment of sweaty palms syndrome)

Special treatment

*Please note that this is not a complete list of all the conditions and treatments that we provide. The information is designed for educational references only and should not be construed as medical advice.

Kindly consult one of our qualified healthcare specialist for an accurate diagnosis before starting on any treatments.

Abdomen

  • Hernia (groin hernia and ventral hernia)
  • Retroperitoneal tumours

Hepatobiliary pancreatic surgery

  • Benign biliary strictures
  • Cancer of the gallbladder
  • Gallstones
  • Cancer of the biliary system
  • Benign tumours and cysts
  • Cholangiocarcinoma (cancer of the gall bladder and bile duct)
  • Portal Hypertension (Complicated liver cirrhosis)
  • Primary and Metastatic Liver Tumours
  • Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Cystic Tumours of the Pancreas
  • Pancreatic and periampullary cancer
  • Splenic tumor

Breast

  • Breast cancer
  • Gynecomastia
  • Other breast conditions such as cysts, lumps, nipple discharge

Colon & Rectum

  • Bowel incontinence, constipation and pelvic disorders
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Diverticulitis
  • Inflammatory bowel diseases
  • Intestinal obstruction
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Anorectal conditions such as haemorrhoids, anal fissure, anal abscess and fistula

Endocrine (Thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands)

  • Benign thyroid nodules, cysts and retrosternal goiters
  • Graves’ disease and thyroiditis
  • Early and advanced thyroid cancers
  • Recurrent thyroid cancers
  • Parathyroid tumours and hyperparathyroidism
  • Benign and malignant tumours involving the adrenal gland
  • Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours

Esophagus & Stomach

  • Cancer and benign conditions of the stomach and esophagus
  • Gastrointestinal stromal tumours of stomach and esophagus
  • Gastroi-esophageal reflux disease
  • Lymphoma
  • Morbid obesity
  • Peptic ulcer
  • Post-gastrectomy syndromes

Head & Neck

  • Cancer of the ear, nose, throat, larynx (voice box)
  • Head and neck cancer (including nasopharyngeal cancer)
  • Metastasised cancer with an unknown primary site
  • Obstructive airway
  • Congenital and inflammatory conditions in the head and neck region
  • Benign and malignant tumours, from the skull base to the superior mediastinum
  • Emergency airway management

Lymphatic System

  • Lymph nodes and cancer
  • Lymphatic obstruction

Small Intestine

  • Diverticula
  • Benign and malignant tumours of the small intestine
  • Intestinal obstruction and fistulae

Vascular Surgery (arteries and veins outside the heart and brain)

  • Aortic diseases: Aortic aneurysms, dissections, and aortoiliac occlusion
  • Peripheral vascular diseases (especially in diabetic vasculopathy)
  • Carotid artery stenosis
  • Venous diseases: venous insufficiency and venous thrombosis
  • Arteriovenous malformations
  • Lymphatic diseases/Lymphoedema
  • Vascular access (dialysis and chemotherapy)

*Please note that this is not a complete list of all the conditions and treatments that we provide. The information is designed for educational references only and should not be construed as medical advice.

Kindly consult one of our qualified healthcare specialist for an accurate diagnosis before starting on any treatments.

Our Specialists

Dr CHAN Kin Chun 陳健進 醫生

Dr CHAN Kin Chun
陳健進 醫生

General Surgery

Title(s)
  • Honorary Consultant in General Surgery
Dr Chan Chi Yan Albert 20211004

Professor CHAN Chi Yan Albert
陳智仁 教授

General Surgery

Title(s)
  • Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Dr Chan Tak Ming John 20211004

Dr CHAN Tak Ming John
陳德銘 醫生

General Surgery

Title(s)
  • Honorary Consultant in General Surgery
Dr Cheung Tan To 20211004

Professor CHEUNG Tan To
張丹圖 教授

General Surgery

Title(s)
  • Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
doctors

Dr CHEUNG Ho Yin Michael
張浩然 醫生

General Surgery

Title(s)
  • Honorary Consultant in General Surgery
Dr Chow Chi Yan Lorraine 20211004

Dr CHOW Chi Yan Lorraine
周芷茵 醫生

General Surgery

Title(s)
  • Honorary Consultant in General Surgery, Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong
  • Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong
Km Chu 20230502

Professor CHU Kent Man
朱建民 教授

General Surgery

Title(s)
  • Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Dr Foo Chi Chung 20211004

Dr FOO Chi Chung Dominic
傅志聰 醫生

General Surgery

Title(s)
  • Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
doctors

Dr FUNG Man Him Matrix
馮文謙 醫生

General Surgery

Title(s)
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
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Professor LANG Brian Hung Hin
梁熊顯 教授

General Surgery

Title(s)
  • Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
doctors

Professor LAW Ying Kit Simon
羅英傑 教授

General Surgery

Title(s)
  • Chair Professor, Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
doctors

Dr LEE Siu Wing
李少榮 醫生

General Surgery

Title(s)
  • Honorary Consultant in General Surgery
Dr Lee Man Kit 20211004

Dr LEE Man Kit Derek
李文傑 醫生

General Surgery

Title(s)
  • Honorary Consultant in General Surgery
Dr Leung Chi Hang Bertrand 20211004

Dr LEUNG Chi Hang, Bertrand
梁知行 醫生

General Surgery

Title(s)
  • Honorary Consultant in General Surgery
  • Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Dr Leung Lik Hang 20211004

Dr LEUNG Lik Hang Alex
梁力恆 醫生

General Surgery

Title(s)
  • Consultant in General Surgery
  • Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Professor Poon Tung Ping Ronnie 20211004

Dr POON Tung Ping Ronnie
潘冬平 醫生

General Surgery

Title(s)
  • Honorary Consultant in General Surgery
  • Honorary Professor, Department of Surgery (HKU)
Dr  Poon Tung Chung 20211004

Dr POON Tung Chung Jensen
潘冬松 醫生

General Surgery

Title(s)
  • Honorary Consultant in General Surgery
  • Honorary Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong
Dr Tsang Pak Ho 20211004

Dr TSANG Pak Ho
曾伯豪 醫生

General Surgery

Title(s)
  • Honorary Consultant in General Surgery
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Dr WONG Cho Lam Tiffany
黃楚琳 醫生

General Surgery

Title(s)
  • Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
doctors

Dr WONG Yu Hong Ian
黃宇匡 醫生

General Surgery

Title(s)
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Dr Yam Po Chu Patricia 20231204

Dr YAM Po Chu Patricia
任寶珠 醫生

General Surgery

Title(s)
  • Consultant in General Surgery
  • Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
doctors

Dr YAU Kwok Kay
邱國基 醫生

General Surgery

Title(s)
  • Honorary Consultant in General Surgery
Dr Yip Jeremy 20211004

Dr YIP Jeremy
葉勁麟 醫生

General Surgery

Title(s)
  • Deputy Director, Peritoneal Malignancy Treatment Centre
  • Honorary Consultant in General Surgery
  • Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong
Dr Yuen Wai Key 20211004

Dr YUEN Wai Key
袁維基 醫生

General Surgery

Title(s)
  • Honorary Consultant in General Surgery
  • Honorary Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong

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