General Surgery

About General Surgery

Including Complex & Minimally Invasive Surgery

At Al Zahra Hospital Dubai (AZHD), our General Surgery team manages conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, abdomen and its contents, breast, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, and non-cardiac thoracic chest. Alongside comprehensive open surgery, we offer advanced minimally invasive and robotic techniques designed to support faster recovery, less pain, and excellent outcomes.

Why Choose AZHD General Surgery

– Comprehensive scope: GI/colorectal, HPB, breast, endocrine, thoracic, vascular, soft tissue
– Advanced techniques: Laparoscopic, VATS, and robotic approaches
– Complex case capability: Redo operations on critical organs
– Coordinated care: From evaluation and diagnostics to recovery

Conditions & Treatments

Gastrointestinal & Colorectal: Upper & lower GI, colorectal, laparoscopic, day-case
Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB): Liver, biliary, pancreatic, oncologic procedures
Hernia & Abdominal Wall: Inguinal, umbilical, ventral, Shouldice technique
Proctology: Hemorrhoids, fissures, fistula, pilonidal sinus
Breast Surgery: Benign & oncologic, oncoplastic & reconstructive
Endocrine (Thyroid): Thyroid & parathyroid
Thoracic: Lung, esophagus, chest wall, mediastinum, diaphragm, VATS
Vascular & Endovascular: EVLT, TRLOP, bypass, carotid, DVT, dialysis access, ports
Robotic & Minimally Invasive Surgery
Cancer (Surgical Oncology): Multidisciplinary tumor board, complex/redo operations
Weight Management (Bariatric): Minimally invasive weight-loss procedures
Pediatric & Urology (Surgical Pathways)
Soft Tissue & Sarcoma
Wound Care: Diabetic foot, chronic wounds

Your Care Journey

Comprehensive assessment
Treatment planning
Surgery (minimally invasive/robotic or open)
Recovery & follow-up

FAQs

What is minimally invasive surgery?

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is a modern surgical technique that allows doctors to perform operations through very small incisions, rather than the large cuts used in traditional open surgery.

Key Features:

Small incisions: Often just a few millimeters long.

Specialized tools: Surgeons use instruments like laparoscopes (tiny cameras) and endoscopes that provide high-definition, magnified views inside the body.

Precision: The surgeon controls fine instruments to operate with accuracy while minimizing damage to surrounding tissues.

Benefits:

Less pain after surgery

Reduced blood loss

Smaller scars

Shorter hospital stays

Faster recovery time

Lower risk of infection

Common Uses:

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic cholecystectomy)

Hernia repairs

Appendectomy

Bariatric (weight loss) surgeries

Gynecologic procedures (e.g., hysterectomy, myomectomy)

Orthopedic and urologic surgeries

At Al Zahra Dubai, also offer robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery, where robotic systems give surgeons even greater precision and flexibility.

When is robotic surgery used?

Robotic surgery is usually chosen when surgeons want more precision, flexibility, and control than traditional minimally invasive or open surgery can provide. It’s not a surgery done by a robot alone—the surgeon is fully in charge, but they use a robotic system (like the da Vinci robot) as an advanced tool.

Situations Where Robotic Surgery is Used

Complex minimally invasive procedures
– When the anatomy is delicate, hard to reach, or requires extreme precision.

Oncology (cancer) surgeries
– Prostate, kidney, bladder, colorectal, gynecologic, and certain thoracic cancers, where sparing healthy tissue is critical.

Gynecologic surgeries
– Hysterectomy, myomectomy, endometriosis treatment, pelvic floor repair.

Urologic surgeries
– Prostatectomy, partial nephrectomy, pyeloplasty.

General surgery
– Bariatric (weight loss), gallbladder, hernia, esophageal, and colorectal procedures.

Cardiothoracic surgery
– Certain heart valve repairs, lung resections, and mediastinal tumor removals.

Head & neck surgery (selected cases)
– For tumors in difficult-to-access areas.

Why It’s Preferred

High-definition 3D view of the surgical field
Greater range of motion (robotic arms rotate beyond human wrists)
Enhanced precision & tremor filtration
Smaller incisions, less pain, quicker recovery compared to open surgery

Central Nervous System

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Allergic Disorders

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Neoplastic Disorders

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For endocrine problems

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For the respiratory system

For the ear, nose and oropharynx

For the respiratory system

Chest CT Scan

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