General surgery, carefully considered.
A general-surgery practice covering elective and emergency work across the abdomen, breast, and hernia repair — with clear referral pathways for anything that sits outside this scope.
Areas of care · Anatomy explorer
Where general surgery works.
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Chest
Breast
The breast contains glandular tissue, ducts and lymph nodes. Both benign and cancerous conditions can arise here.
What surgery here involves
Surgical care ranges from small lump excisions to more involved oncological procedures, always tailored to the diagnosis.
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Scope of practice
What we treat.
01
Breast surgery
Assessment and management of benign and malignant breast disease, working alongside oncology and reconstructive colleagues where indicated.
02
Upper gastrointestinal
Reflux, hiatus hernia, stomach and small-bowel pathology — investigated with endoscopy and imaging, then treated surgically when appropriate.
03
Gallbladder & biliary
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic gallstones, including day-case procedures at Life Pretoria North Surgical Centre.
04
Appendix & acute abdomen
Emergency and urgent general surgery via the hospital's on-call service at Life Eugene Marais.
05
Colorectal surgery
Colonoscopy, benign and malignant colonic disease, and elective bowel resection where indicated.
06
Hernia repair
Inguinal, umbilical, incisional and hiatus hernia — open and laparoscopic techniques tailored to the patient.
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