Ridgecrest Specialist Hospital

General Surgery

General Surgery

Safe, Modern Surgical Care by Experienced Specialists

Comprehensive Surgical Care with Precision and Compassion

Our General Surgery unit provides expert surgical treatment for a wide range of conditions affecting the abdomen, digestive system, skin, soft tissues, and endocrine organs. We combine modern surgical techniques, sterile operating facilities, and careful post-operative monitoring to ensure safe procedures and smooth recovery.

What is General Surgery?

General surgery focuses on diagnosing and surgically treating conditions involving:

Abdomen (stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder)
Hernias and abdominal wall problems
Breast conditions
Skin and soft tissue swellings
Thyroid and endocrine glands
Emergency surgical conditions

Our team performs both elective and emergency surgeries.

Conditions We Treat

Abdominal & Digestive Conditions

Appendicitis
Gallstones and gallbladder infection
Intestinal obstruction
Peptic ulcer complications
Abdominal trauma

Hernias

Inguinal hernia
Umbilical hernia
Incisional hernia
Femoral hernia

Breast Conditions

Breast lumps
Breast abscess
Benign breast tumors
Suspicious breast masses requiring biopsy

Soft Tissue & Skin

Lipomas
Sebaceous cysts
Abscesses
Skin tumors

Endocrine Disorders

Thyroid nodules
Goiter
Parathyroid disorders

Procedures We Offer

Emergency Surgeries

Appendectomy (removal of appendix)
Emergency laparotomy
Intestinal obstruction surgery
Perforated ulcer repair
Trauma surgery

Hernia Repairs

Open inguinal hernia repair
Laparoscopic hernia repair
Umbilical hernia repair
Incisional hernia repair

Gallbladder Surgery

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Open cholecystectomy

Abdominal Procedures

Exploratory laparotomy
Bowel resection
Adhesiolysis

Breast Surgery

Breast lump excision
Breast biopsy (core or open)
Abscess drainage
Mastectomy (where indicated)

Minor Surgical Procedures

Lipoma excision
Sebaceous cyst removal
Abscess incision and drainage
Wound debridement

Endocrine Surgery

Thyroidectomy
Parathyroid surgery

Diagnostic Procedures

Surgical biopsy
Lymph node biopsy
Abdominal exploration

Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) Surgery

General surgery focuses on diagnosing and surgically treating conditions involving:

Smaller scars
Less pain
Shorter hospital stay
Faster recovery

Patient Journey

Before Surgery

Specialist consultation
Necessary lab tests and imaging
Pre-operative assessment
Explanation of procedure and consent

During Surgery

Performed in a sterile, modern operating theatre
Monitored by anaesthesia and surgical teams

After Surgery

Recovery room monitoring
Pain control
Wound care guidance
Follow-up visits

Why Choose Our General Surgery Team

Experienced surgeons
Modern operating theatre
Strict infection control
Personalized care
Safe anaesthesia services
Clear recovery plans

When to See a General Surgeon

You should seek surgical consultation if you experience:

Severe abdominal pain
Swelling in groin or abdomen
Persistent breast lump
Recurrent vomiting with abdominal pain
Unhealed wounds or abscess
Unexplained weight loss with abdominal symptoms

Need Surgical Consultation?

About Us

At Ridgecrest Specialist Hospital, we combine advanced surgical expertise with compassionate care to restore form, function, and confidence.
Our multidisciplinary team offers cutting-edge treatment in complex facial conditions, general surgical needs, and women’s health.

Contact Info

08062882989, 09011735870

No 5, Kayode street, off road 7, Ile-Ife, Osun state