Best General Surgery Hospital | Apollo Hospitals Hyderabad

Many patients first notice a hernia as a swelling that appears while standing, coughing, or lifting weights. Early on, it may cause little discomfort and can often be pushed back into place.

Over time, however, hernias frequently become larger or more troublesome. Some begin to interfere with daily activities. Others carry a risk of complications, which is why hernia surgery in Hyderabad may be recommended even when symptoms remain relatively mild.

The department provides Hernia Surgery services for:

• Inguinal hernias

• Femoral hernias

• Umbilical hernias

• Incisional hernias

• Recurrent hernias

• Complex abdominal wall defects

The type of repair is determined after clinical evaluation and imaging. Some hernias can be repaired laparoscopically, and others are better repaired by an open approach.

The department conducts operations on the colon and rectum in cases of colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, and other diseases of the colon and rectum. Treatment is individualised based on the underlying condition and may involve open or minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Gallstones do not always cause symptoms. Many times, these are discovered incidentally during imaging performed for unrelated reasons. Treatment usually becomes necessary when pain, inflammation, or repeated attacks begin affecting daily life.

Gallbladder surgery services at Apollo Hospitals include laparoscopic treatment for symptomatic gallstone disease and related gallbladder disorders.

Laparoscopic fundoplication may be recommended for selected patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) that does not respond adequately to medical treatment. The process strengthens the lower oesophageal sphincter and helps reduce reflux symptoms.

Liver resection is carried out on specific benign and malignant conditions of the liver that need surgery. The process is well planned after thorough imaging and assessment by experts.

Smaller incisions have changed the way many abdominal operations are performed today. For suitable patients, minimally invasive techniques can be used for hernias, gallbladder disease, appendicitis, and a range of other surgical conditions. Laparoscopic surgery procedures are performed using specialised instruments and camera-guided visualisation that allows surgeons to operate without the larger incisions traditionally associated with abdominal surgery.

Not every patient is a candidate for laparoscopic surgery, and not every condition can be managed this way. When it is appropriate, however, patients often experience less postoperative discomfort and a shorter recovery period.

In addition to laparoscopic surgery, the department performs a range of advanced endoscopic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal conditions. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy are commonly used to evaluate digestive disorders and, where appropriate, perform therapeutic interventions without the need for open surgery.

Endoscopic sphincterotomy may be performed in selected patients as part of the management of biliary and pancreatic disorders. The procedure involves dividing the sphincter muscle to facilitate drainage or remove obstructing stones during therapeutic endoscopy, whenever clinically indicated.

Appendicitis remains one of the most frequent surgical emergencies worldwide. Some patients develop classic right-sided abdominal pain and fever, while others present with symptoms that are less predictable. Because delayed treatment can lead to perforation and infection, timely assessment remains important. Typically, once diagnosed, the recommendation is to surgically remove the appendix.

The department performs a wide range of surgical procedures for skin and soft tissue conditions, including lipomas, sebaceous cysts, abscesses, and other benign or malignant lesions. Surgical treatment is planned according to the nature, location, and extent of the condition.

• Mastectomy
• Mastectomy may be recommended for selected patients requiring surgical management of breast disease as part of an individualised treatment plan.
• Endocrine Surgery
• Surgical treatment is available for selected thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and other endocrine disorders requiring operative management.
• Drainage and Incision Procedures
• Incision and drainage procedures are performed for abscesses and other localised infections to control infection and promote healing.
• Stapler and Open Haemorrhoidectomy
• Stapled and conventional haemorrhoidectomy procedures are performed for appropriately selected patients with symptomatic haemorrhoids when conservative treatment is no longer effective.

The department provides surgical management for selected vascular conditions, including varicose veins and other disorders affecting peripheral blood vessels, using appropriate open or minimally invasive techniques whenever indicated.

Bariatric surgery is offered to carefully selected patients with obesity after a comprehensive clinical evaluation. Surgical treatment forms part of a multidisciplinary programme that includes nutritional assessment, lifestyle modification, and long-term follow-up.

Some surgical conditions leave little room for observation. Intestinal obstruction, perforation, severe abdominal infections, or traumatic injuries may necessitate urgent intervention in patients. In these situations, delays can sometimes mean the difference between a mild and a severe bout of illness and a simple and a complicated recovery.

In urgent situations, emergency surgical teams work alongside radiologists, anaesthetists, intensivists, and experts in critical care. The decisions are based on a combination of clinical findings, imaging results, and the patient's overall condition at presentation.

The department manages traumatic injuries, bowel obstruction, severe abdominal pain, internal bleeding, septic shock, haemorrhagic shock, hypovolaemic shock, surgical wound infections, including abscesses, cellulitis, and diabetic septic foot.