Kampala–Entebbe Highway, Sseguku
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Surgical consultation and procedures

General Surgery

Assessment, planned procedures, emergency review and post-operative care.

Service information

General Surgery

General surgeons provide consultation, determine whether an operation is appropriate and coordinate pre-operative assessment, theatre care, admission and follow-up.

Services

What is available in this department

01

General surgical consultation

02

Laparoscopic surgery

03

Hernia repair and laparotomy

04

Biopsy, excision and incision-and-drainage procedures

05

Safe male circumcision

06

Endoscopy

07

Urology consultation

08

Pre-operative tests and anaesthetic assessment

09

Post-operative ward care and follow-up

10

Emergency surgical review

Surgical instruments prepared for a procedure
When to contact the department

Reasons for assessment or referral

  • You have a referral for surgical consultation.
  • A clinician has advised that a procedure may be required.
  • You need review after an operation.
Contact and booking

Questions about preparation or room availability?

The hospital team can answer questions about test preparation, admission requirements and current inpatient-room availability.

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