General surgery is a branch of medical science dealing with performing surgeries for various problems in the body. The person performing the surgeries is known as a surgeon and is able to perform most of the basic surgeries. For specialized cases the general surgeon will ask you to consult a specialist in the respective field.

General Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions about General Surgery

General Surgery Surgeons

The General Surgery doctor typically first sees the results of the tests ordered to assess the overall health of the patient. Based on the initial assessment, the doctor would prepare a treatment plan tailored according to the individualized needs of the patients. The treatment plan for General Surgery, its alternative options, the pros and cons associated with each option and the treatment cost is thoroughly discussed with the patient to seek their approval.

Once the patient gives his or her consent, the General Surgery surgeon addresses his team members and shares the details of the case with them. The team members prepare for General Surgery and share a scheduled date of the procedure with the patient. The patient is advised to follow a few instructions as given by the General Surgery surgeon. In addition, the General Surgery hospital initiates the formalities and informs the patient about the estimated cost. The patient is accordingly required to submit documents for any insurance claim approval.

What is the General Surgery surgeon responsible for?

The surgeon is responsible for the preoperative diagnosis of the General Surgery patient, for performing the operation, and for providing the patient with postoperative surgical care and treatment. The surgeon is worked as the leader of the General Surgery surgical team.

Dr. Manish Joshi

Gastroenterologist | Consultant

MBBS, MS, DNB (General Surgery), MRCS, FACRSI

Works at BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital Bangalore

Bangalore, India -

Dr. Manish Joshi is a renowned and accomplished surgeon with specialization in Surgical Gastroenterology, GI Oncology and Advanced Laparoscopic procedures. He is an experience Gastroenterologist with over 19 years of experience in the surgical domain and he is an expert in the field of Basic & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgical for Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers, Colon & rectal Cancers, Gastric Cancers, Pancreatic Cancers, Liver Cancers, and others. He is a highly qualified and proficient GI surgeon with medical qualification and training from premier institutes and is skilled performs all types of gastric procedures, from basic to complex.

Clinical Focus

Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers
Colon & rectal Cancers
Gastric Cancers
Pancreatic Cancers
Liver Cancers
Esophageal cancers
Gallbladder cancers
Bile duct cancers
Endoscopy (UGI Endoscopy)
Endoscopy Pseudocyst Drainage
Colonoscopy (Full Length)
ERCP (Diagnostic)
Gall Bladder Surgery
Capsule Endoscopy (Inpatients)
Hernia Repair

Awards

Awarded the 'International Travelling Fellowship' by the Association of Colorectal Society of India
Selected for the 'Travel Bursary' Award by the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterologist

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