General Surgery

Department of General Surgery — Shifa Hospital

Introduction

The Department of General Surgery at Shifa Hospital provides comprehensive surgical care with a focus on patient safety, advanced technology, and minimally invasive approaches. Our team of skilled surgeons and support staff ensure high-quality treatment across a wide spectrum of surgical conditions.


Key Services

  • Elective & Emergency Surgeries
    Appendectomy, hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, bowel obstruction, and trauma care.

  • Laparoscopic & Minimally Invasive Surgery
    Keyhole procedures for gallstones, hernias, appendicitis, and gastrointestinal conditions.

  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
    Surgery for stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and colorectal diseases.

  • Breast & Endocrine Surgery
    Breast cancer surgery, thyroidectomy, parathyroid, and adrenal surgery.

  • Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery
    Advanced care for liver, bile duct, and pancreatic diseases.

  • Oncologic Surgery
    Resection of tumours with multidisciplinary oncology support.

  • Trauma & Critical Care Surgery
    24/7 availability for accident and emergency surgical interventions.


Facilities & Technology

  • Modular operating theatres with laminar airflow

  • Advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic systems

  • Critical care and post-operative ICUs

  • 24/7 surgical emergency unit

  • Modern imaging (CT, MRI, Ultrasound) support

  • Sterile CSSD (Central Sterile Supply Department)


Our Team

  • General Surgeons – Specialists in abdominal and soft tissue surgery

  • Laparoscopic Surgeons – Experts in minimally invasive procedures

  • Onco-Surgeons – Cancer-related surgical interventions

  • Trauma Surgeons – Emergency surgical care providers

  • Anaesthetists & Critical Care Specialists – Ensuring safe surgical outcomes