General Surgery - Otago | Southern

Southland Hospital, Invercargill

Contact Details

Phone (03) 218 1949
Fax (03) 218 6890

Emergency Department:
Ph (03) 218 1949, 24 hours / 7 days

 

Street Address

Kew Road
Kingswell
Invercargill
Southland 9812

Postal Address

Southland Hospital
PO Box 828
Invercargill 9840

Description

General Surgery is a surgical service that focuses on the abdominal organs e.g. intestines including the oesophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and thyroid gland. General surgeons also deal with diseases involving the skin, breast and hernias. The General Surgery service also includes plastic surgery which is concerned with correction or restoration of form and function. It includes reconstructive surgery, hand surgery, microsurgery and the treatment of burns.

Procedures / Treatments

Skin disorders managed by General Surgery
Endocrine disorders treated by general surgery
Breast disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders
Salivary gland disorders
Gall stones | Cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal)
Hernias | Hernia repair
Vascular disorders

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