The department of general surgery at Doctors Hospital & Medical Center was set up by surgeons who had completed their residency training in the United States and were diplomates of the American Board of Surgery. The department strives to provide compassionate care with surgical excellence. Services offered include:
Minimally Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopic Surgery)
German Laparoscopic System and American Harmonic Scalpel System for surgical precision
• surgery for gall bladder, appendix, hernia and obesity
• smaller incisions
• less pain
• shorter hospitalization
• minimal blood loss
• less chance of future hernias
Mammotome Breast Cancer Screening and Surgery
State of the art American Mammotome System for diagnosis and removal of breast lumps
• no stitches
• ¼ inch scar
• no hospitalization
• local anesthesia
• ultrasound guided for precision
Pelvic Surgery without stitches
Comprehensive management of pelvic disorders including hemorrhoids, fissures and fistulae
• no stitches and minimal blood loss using Harmonic Scalpel System
Urinary leakage surgery
Minimally invasive surgery for urinary incontinence in women
Endoscopy
Colonic endoscopy and biopsy
Diagnostic ultrasound
Surgical ultrasound at time of consultation
Dr. Shazia Humayun Malik, MD, FACS
Consultant Surgeon & Head of Department
Diplomate American Board of Surgery
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
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