Surgeons
- Dr. Muhammad Sher Gul Khan
- Dr. Muhammad Jawad Khan
- Dr. Muhammad Nasir
- Dr. Zafar Ullah
A surgeon is a medical professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries, diseases, and other conditions that may require surgical intervention. Surgeons perform operations, ranging from routine procedures to highly complex surgeries, depending on their specialization. They work in various fields of medicine and are trained to perform operations on different parts of the body, manage post-operative care, and provide general medical advice related to surgical conditions.
Services Provided by a Surgeon:
- General Surgery:
- Appendectomy: Removal of the appendix, typically to treat appendicitis.
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy): Commonly done for patients with gallstones.
- Hernia Repair: Surgical correction of a hernia (when an organ pushes through the tissue).
- Bowel Surgery: Treating conditions such as bowel obstruction, Crohn’s disease, or colon cancer.
- Laparoscopic Surgery: Minimally invasive surgeries using small incisions and a camera for better precision.
- Orthopedic Surgery:
- Fracture Repairs: Fixing broken bones.
- Joint Replacement: Replacing joints such as hips, knees, and shoulders.
- Arthroscopic Surgery: Minimally invasive surgery for joints, often used for knee, shoulder, and ankle injuries.
- Spinal Surgery: Treating conditions like herniated discs or spinal stenosis.
- Cardiac Surgery:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): Heart surgery to treat coronary artery disease.
- Valve Repair or Replacement: For heart valve diseases.
- Aneurysm Repair: Treating weakened areas in blood vessels.
- Neurosurgery:
- Brain Surgery: Treating tumors, aneurysms, or injuries to the brain.
- Spinal Surgery: Addressing conditions like spinal cord injury or degeneration.
- Neurovascular Surgery: Treatment of vascular issues in the brain, such as stroke or arteriovenous malformations.
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery:
- Cosmetic Surgery: Enhancing appearance through procedures like facelifts, rhinoplasty, and breast augmentation.
- Reconstructive Surgery: Restoring form and function after trauma, cancer removal, or congenital conditions.
- Burn Surgery: Treating severe burns and improving skin appearance and function.
- Trauma Surgery:
- Emergency Surgery: Addressing injuries from accidents, falls, or violence.
- Wound Repair: Surgical intervention for complex or deep wounds.
- Oncological Surgery:
- Cancer Surgery: Removing tumors from various parts of the body (e.g., breast, lung, colon).
- Lymph Node Removal: Often performed alongside cancer surgery to check for spread.
- Endoscopic Surgery:
- Colonoscopy: Using a camera to examine the colon, sometimes combined with minor surgical interventions.
- Gastroscopy: Examining the upper digestive system, with the option for minor treatments like biopsy or removal of growths.
- Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery):
- Gastric Bypass: Surgery to treat obesity by altering the digestive system.
- Sleeve Gastrectomy: Removal of part of the stomach to aid in weight loss.
Key Responsibilities of Surgeons:
- Pre-surgical care: Evaluation of patients’ conditions and advising on necessary procedures.
- Performing surgeries: Executing complex and delicate operations.
- Post-surgical care: Monitoring recovery and providing necessary treatments after surgery.
- Patient education: Informing patients about recovery, potential complications, and lifestyle changes following surgery.