General & Minimal Access Surgery

General & Minimal Access Surgery

At Vanaja Hospital, our Department of General & Minimal Access Surgery offers comprehensive surgical care with a strong focus on precision, safety, and faster recovery. Backed by experienced team of surgeons led by Prof.Dr.Tharun Ganapathy Chirtambalam and advanced surgical technology, we provide evidence-based treatment for a wide spectrum of conditions affecting the abdomen, gastrointestinal tract, breast, thyroid, salivary glands, soft tissues, and abdominal wall.

Our department combines conventional open surgery with state-of-the-art minimally invasive (laparoscopic) techniques, allowing patients to benefit from smaller incisions, reduced pain, quicker recovery, and shorter hospital stays whenever appropriate. Every patient receives individualized care, from diagnosis and pre-operative planning to surgery, intensive care support, and post-operative rehabilitation with Ethical, patient-centred care with an emphasis on safety, compassion, and long-term outcomes

Our Services

General Surgery

• Appendix surgery (Appendicectomy)
• Gallbladder surgery (Cholecystectomy)
• Hernia repair and complex abdominal wall reconstruction
• Breast surgery for benign and malignant conditions
• Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
• Salivary gland surgery
• Soft tissue and skin lesion excisions
• Diabetic foot care and limb preservation procedures
• Emergency general surgical procedures
• Gastrointestinal surgeries
• Endoscopy ( Upper GI & lower GI scopy)

Laser Proctology

• Laser treatment for piles (haemorrhoids)
• Laser surgery for fissures
• Laser treatment for pilonidal sinus

Advanced Technology and facilities 

Our department is equipped with modern surgical technologies to improve precision, safety, and patient outcomes.

4K ICG Integrated Laparoscopic System

Advanced 4K ultra-high-definition laparoscopy combined with Indocyanine Green (ICG) fluorescence imaging provides enhanced visualization of blood supply and critical anatomy and structures enabling greater surgical precision and improved safety.

IRIS technology with Self-Illuminating Ureteric Stenting

This advanced system enhances intraoperative identification of the ureters during complex abdominal and pelvic surgeries, significantly reducing the risk of ureteric and bladder injury and improving surgical confidence.

High-End Diode Laser Platform

Our modern diode laser technology enables minimally invasive treatment for anorectal disorders with reduced pain, minimal bleeding, shorter hospital stays, and quicker return to normal activities.

When Should You Visit a General Surgeon?

You should consult our General & Minimal Access Surgery team if you experience:

• Persistent abdominal pain
• Gallstones or recurrent gallbladder pain
• Swellings or hernias in the abdomen or groin
• Breast lumps or breast-related concerns
• Thyroid swelling or thyroid nodules requiring surgery
• Salivary gland swelling or recurrent infections
• Painful piles, bleeding during bowel movements, fissures, or fistulas
• Persistent skin or soft tissue swellings
• Diabetic foot ulcers or non-healing wounds
• Surgical emergencies requiring immediate evaluation
• When advised by your physician to undergo surgical treatment

Early consultation allows timely diagnosis and access to minimally invasive treatment options whenever suitable.