About the Department

The Department of General Surgery, Government Medical College Krishnagiri is a cornerstone of medical education and patient care. This department is dedicated to providing comprehensive surgical education and training to medical students and residents. It covers a wide range of surgical techniques and interventions, ensuring that students gain a thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology, and surgical procedures.

General surgeons in this department are skilled and adaptable medical professionals who play a crucial role in both elective and emergency surgeries. They are trained to diagnose, treat, and manage a variety of medical conditions across different organ systems, including the abdomen, digestive system, breast, endocrine glands, skin, and soft tissues. It aims to mentor and develop highly trained surgical experts capable of handling complex surgical cases, including advanced laparoscopic surgeries.

The faculty consists of experienced and dedicated surgeons who are committed to reducing mortality and morbidity through protocol-based patient management and improving patient satisfaction by implementing holistic patient care principles.

Clinical Objectives

• To reduce mortality and morbidity through protocol-based patient management
• To improve patient satisfaction by implementing better patient care through holistic principles

Services Offered

We do wide range of surgeries both as Electively and as Emergency 24/7 at The Department of General Surgery, Government Medical College Krishnagiri.

Abdominal Surgeries

Electively such as hernia repairs, and surgeries for gastrointestinal conditions, sometimes as emergency such as Appendectomy, Perforation and obstruction also.

Breast Surgeries

Such as lumpectomies and mastectomies for breast cancer treatment.

Endocrine Surgeries

Including thyroidectomies and adrenalectomies.

Laparoscopic Surgeries

Minimally invasive procedures for various conditions from basic to advanced including gallbladder removal, appendectomies and all types of Hernia Repair.

Trauma Surgeries

Emergency surgeries for trauma patients with minor to major injuries including thoracic, face and abdominal injuries.

Oncological Surgeries

Surgeries for cancer treatment, including tumor resections.

Vascular Surgeries

Including surgeries for varicose veins and other vascular conditions.

Colorectal Surgeries

Surgeries for conditions affecting the colon and rectum, such as colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease.

Diabetic Foot Ulcer

We do our best to save the limbs and wound to heal.

CME Programs

We conduct Regular CME for Medical professionals to treat chronic non healing ulcer and to handle other common emergencies.