General Surgery

When you require surgery, you need a team you can trust. At Oriental Melaka Straits Medical Centre (OMSMC), our General Surgery department encompasses a broad spectrum of procedures to treat conditions affecting the abdomen, digestive system, breast, skin, and endocrine glands. Our highly experienced team of General Surgeons is dedicated to delivering compassionate care and excellent surgical outcomes, utilizing state-of-the-art technology and advanced minimally invasive techniques.

Comprehensive Surgical Services

1. Abdominal & Digestive Surgery:
   1. Gall Bladder Surgery: Safe removal of the gallbladder, typically due to painful gallstones or inflammation.
   2. Hernia Repair: Surgical correction of inguinal, umbilical, and incisional hernias.
   3. Appendectomy: Urgent surgical removal of the appendix in cases of acute appendicitis.
   4. Surgery for Stomach and Intestine Disorders: Treatment for gastric ulcers, Crohn’s disease, and bowel obstructions.
2. Colorectal & Hepatobiliary Surgery:
   1. Colorectal Surgery: Surgical management of conditions affecting the colon, rectum, and anus, including colorectal cancer and diverticulitis.
   2. Hepatobiliary Surgery: Surgical management of conditions affecting the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas.
3. Breast & Endocrine Surgery:
   1. Breast Surgery: Diagnosis and surgical treatment of breast conditions, covering both benign breast diseases and breast cancer.
   2. Thyroid & Endocrine Surgery: Treatment of thyroid conditions, adrenal glands, and parathyroid glands.
4. Skin, Soft Tissue & Veins:
   1. Skin Lesion & Soft Tissue Removal: Excision of skin lesions, skin tags, moles, cysts, skin cancers, and soft tissue infections.
   2. Varicose Vein Surgery: Minimally invasive techniques to improve circulation and reduce discomfort from varicose veins.

Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Whenever possible, our surgeons utilise Minimally Invasive Surgery (laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques). For procedures like gall bladder removal or appendectomies, this approach ensures faster recovery times, less postoperative pain, and minimal scarring compared to traditional open surgery.

Important Information

• Experiencing sudden, severe abdominal pain? Proceed immediately to our Accident & Emergency (A&E) Department for urgent appendicitis or gallstone assessment.
• Early detection is key for breast and colon health. Book your mammogram or tumor marker blood test via our Health Screening Packages.
• If you have been diagnosed with a gastrointestinal issue, our surgeons work closely with our Internal Medicine Specialists / Gastroenterologists to ensure comprehensive care.