General Surgery

Gallbladder is located in the upper right part of the abdomen, beneath the liver. In healthy adults, it is a pear-shaped hollow organ approximately 8 cm in length and 4 cm in width.…

Stomach cancer, the 4th most common cancer among all cancers, can occur in any part of the stomach and may spread to organs such as the lymph nodes, liver, and lungs.…

The colon, also known as the “large intestine,” is the final part of the digestive system. Colon cancer refers to cancers that occur in this region. The colon begins with the cecum and ends with the rectum, whi…

The rectum is the final part that connects the large intestine to the anus. Its main function is to store stool before it is expelled from the body.…

An incisional hernia is a type of hernia that develops at the site of a previous abdominal surgery incision. After surgery, the healing wound can weaken the connective tissue of the abdominal wall, allowing a p…

A hernia is the protrusion of an organ through a weak point in the structures that normally contain it. The most common hernias dealt with in general surgery include inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia, and incis…

An umbilical hernia occurs when part of the intestine protrudes outward through the belly button area (the umbilical depression) or the surrounding tissues.…

Adrenal glands are located on top of each kidney. They sit toward the back of the abdomen and are in close proximity to other abdominal organs. …