General and gastrointestinal surgery
General Surgery is a medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of a wide range of diseases and conditions affecting various parts of the body.
It can be categorized into two main areas:
Abdominal Surgery: Focuses on surgical procedures involving the stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and other abdominal organs. Examples include appendectomy, hernia repair, and gallbladder removal.
Emergency and Trauma Surgery: Specializes in providing life-saving interventions for injuries or urgent conditions, such as perforated ulcers, intestinal obstructions, and traumatic injuries resulting from accidents.
General Surgery Specialties
Abdominal Surgery
Objective: To treat conditions affecting abdominal organs.
Examples: Appendectomy, hernia repair, and gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy).
Colorectal Surgery
Objective: To manage diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus.
Examples: Treatment of colorectal cancer, hemorrhoidectomy, and repair of anal fissures.
Endocrine Surgery
Objective: To address disorders of the endocrine glands.
Examples: Thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy, and adrenal gland removal.
Trauma and Emergency Surgery
Objective: To provide life-saving care for acute injuries or conditions.
Examples: Surgery for perforated ulcers, bowel obstructions, and traumatic injuries.
Breast Surgery
Objective: To treat benign and malignant breast conditions.
Examples: Lumpectomy, mastectomy, and breast abscess drainage.
Vascular Surgery
Objective: To address diseases of the arteries and veins.
Examples: Repairing aneurysms, carotid endarterectomy, and varicose vein treatment.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Objective: To perform surgeries with smaller incisions for faster recovery.
Examples: Laparoscopic appendectomy, hernia repair, and colectomy.
Oncologic Surgery
Objective: To remove cancerous tumors and surrounding tissue.
Examples: Surgical excision of gastrointestinal and pancreatic cancers.
Pediatric Surgery
Objective: To address surgical conditions in children.
Examples: Treatment of congenital anomalies, pediatric hernia repair, and appendicitis in children.
General Surgical Oncology
Objective: To focus on the surgical treatment of tumors.
Examples: Resection of breast cancer and gastrointestinal malignancies.
Department doctors
Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Daoud
Professor of General Surgery, Mansoura University
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Abu Zaid
Professor of General Surgery, Mansoura University
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdel Raouf
Professor of General Surgery, Mansoura University
Prof. Dr. Sabry Badr
Professor of General Surgery, Mansoura University
Prof. Dr. Tariq Salah
Professor of General Surgery, Mansoura University
Prof. Dr. Walid Omar
Professor of General Surgery, Mansoura University
Prof. Dr. Tamer Youssef
Professor of General Surgery, Mansoura University
Prof. Dr. Walid Thabet
Professor of General Surgery, Mansoura University
Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Wahab
Professor of General Surgery, Mansoura University
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Hafez
Professor of General Surgery, Mansoura University
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Hafez
