{"id":253,"date":"2024-06-06T20:21:33","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T20:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/?post_type=specialities&#038;p=253"},"modified":"2026-07-31T11:13:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T11:13:41","slug":"general-surgery","status":"publish","type":"specialities","link":"https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/specialities\/general-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"General Surgery at Burjeel Day Surgery Centre, Al Dhafra"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2b908dcd81d48ae2bddfafc3b8c95111\" id=\"h-advanced-general-and-laparoscopic-surgery-care-close-to-home-in-al-dhafra-nbsp\" style=\"color:#800e4f\">Advanced general and laparoscopic surgery care close to home in Al Dhafra.&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f4f9ff\">Burjeel Day Surgery Centre Al Dhafra provides general and laparoscopic surgery care for patients with hernia, appendicitis, gallbladder conditions, thyroid concerns, breast conditions, wounds, and selected urgent surgical symptoms. Our team focuses on safe assessment, minimally invasive techniques when appropriate, and day surgery pathways for suitable patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/patientportal.burjeelholdings.com\/home\/login?brandName=burjeel&amp;_gl=1*118ogd0*_gcl_au*Njg5NjE4Njg1LjE3ODIyODI2OTQuNTEyNTUzNTc3LjE3ODUzOTE1NjAuMTc4NTM5MTU2MC4zOTc4MDYxMzYuMTc4NTM5MTU2MC4xNzg1MzkxNTYw*_ga*MTkzMjQ3NTIzMy4xNzU4NzA5MDAz*_ga_MHMXJJ2TX5*czE3ODUzOTEzMzQkbzIwOSRnMSR0MTc4NTM5MTU1OSRqMjIkbDAkaDA.\" style=\"background-color:#800e4f\"><strong>Book Appointment<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-whatsapp  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=%2B97180055&#038;text&#038;type=phone_number&#038;app_absent=0\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M 12.011719 2 C 6.5057187 2 2.0234844 6.478375 2.0214844 11.984375 C 2.0204844 13.744375 2.4814687 15.462563 3.3554688 16.976562 L 2 22 L 7.2324219 20.763672 C 8.6914219 21.559672 10.333859 21.977516 12.005859 21.978516 L 12.009766 21.978516 C 17.514766 21.978516 21.995047 17.499141 21.998047 11.994141 C 22.000047 9.3251406 20.962172 6.8157344 19.076172 4.9277344 C 17.190172 3.0407344 14.683719 2.001 12.011719 2 z M 12.009766 4 C 14.145766 4.001 16.153109 4.8337969 17.662109 6.3417969 C 19.171109 7.8517969 20.000047 9.8581875 19.998047 11.992188 C 19.996047 16.396187 16.413812 19.978516 12.007812 19.978516 C 10.674812 19.977516 9.3544062 19.642812 8.1914062 19.007812 L 7.5175781 18.640625 L 6.7734375 18.816406 L 4.8046875 19.28125 L 5.2851562 17.496094 L 5.5019531 16.695312 L 5.0878906 15.976562 C 4.3898906 14.768562 4.0204844 13.387375 4.0214844 11.984375 C 4.0234844 7.582375 7.6067656 4 12.009766 4 z M 8.4765625 7.375 C 8.3095625 7.375 8.0395469 7.4375 7.8105469 7.6875 C 7.5815469 7.9365 6.9355469 8.5395781 6.9355469 9.7675781 C 6.9355469 10.995578 7.8300781 12.182609 7.9550781 12.349609 C 8.0790781 12.515609 9.68175 15.115234 12.21875 16.115234 C 14.32675 16.946234 14.754891 16.782234 15.212891 16.740234 C 15.670891 16.699234 16.690438 16.137687 16.898438 15.554688 C 17.106437 14.971687 17.106922 14.470187 17.044922 14.367188 C 16.982922 14.263188 16.816406 14.201172 16.566406 14.076172 C 16.317406 13.951172 15.090328 13.348625 14.861328 13.265625 C 14.632328 13.182625 14.464828 13.140625 14.298828 13.390625 C 14.132828 13.640625 13.655766 14.201187 13.509766 14.367188 C 13.363766 14.534188 13.21875 14.556641 12.96875 14.431641 C 12.71875 14.305641 11.914938 14.041406 10.960938 13.191406 C 10.218937 12.530406 9.7182656 11.714844 9.5722656 11.464844 C 9.4272656 11.215844 9.5585938 11.079078 9.6835938 10.955078 C 9.7955938 10.843078 9.9316406 10.663578 10.056641 10.517578 C 10.180641 10.371578 10.223641 10.267562 10.306641 10.101562 C 10.389641 9.9355625 10.347156 9.7890625 10.285156 9.6640625 C 10.223156 9.5390625 9.737625 8.3065 9.515625 7.8125 C 9.328625 7.3975 9.131125 7.3878594 8.953125 7.3808594 C 8.808125 7.3748594 8.6425625 7.375 8.4765625 7.375 z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">WhatsApp<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4189eac9c96bb26c8e22f65155d7c391\" id=\"h-what-services-does-the-general-surgery-department-at-burjeel-day-surgery-centre-offer-nbsp\" style=\"color:#800e4f\">What Services Does the General Surgery Department at Burjeel Day Surgery Centre Offer?&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f4f9ff\">The General Surgery Department at Burjeel Day Surgery Centre Al Dhafra evaluates and manages surgical conditions affecting the abdomen, thyroid, breast, skin, soft tissues, and wounds. The department supports residents across Al Dhafra with general surgery consultations, laparoscopic surgery, wound care, emergency surgical assessment, and day surgery evaluation when clinically appropriate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1ace2a19147e1621347264bb792b7ed7\" id=\"h-conditions-we-treat\" style=\"color:#800e4f\">Conditions We Treat<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f4f9ff\">Our General Surgery team evaluates and manages a wide range of common surgical conditions, from abdominal pain and hernia symptoms to gallbladder disease, thyroid concerns, wounds, and selected urgent surgical cases. Each patient is assessed individually to determine whether monitoring, medication, laparoscopic surgery, day surgery, or referral within the wider Burjeel network is appropriate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f4f9ff\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-edcbbef30165152bef3001d90f89467e\" id=\"h-hernia-amp-abdominal-wall-conditions\" style=\"color:#800e4f\">Hernia &amp; Abdominal Wall Conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Hernia-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Hernia-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Hernia-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Hernia-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Hernia-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Hernia-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Hernia.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A hernia may appear as a bulge in the abdomen or groin, often becoming more visible when coughing, standing, or lifting.The General Surgery team evaluates hernia symptoms and discusses treatment options, including surgical repair when appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inguinal hernia&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Umbilical hernia&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abdominal wall hernia&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recurrent hernia evaluation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suspected incisional hernia&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-07ceba2b328d66a18824bab6a8e35698\" id=\"h-appendix-amp-acute-abdominal-pain\" style=\"color:#800e4f\">Appendix &amp; Acute Abdominal Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Appendix-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Appendix-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Appendix-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Appendix-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Appendix-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Appendix-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Appendix.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Appendicitis can begin as pain around the belly button and later move to the lower right abdomen. Because appendicitis may become urgent, worsening abdominal pain should be assessed promptly by a medical team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Suspected appendicitis&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower right abdominal pain&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acute abdominal pain assessment&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appendectomy evaluation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post-appendectomy follow-up&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-36c18bcdce34056ea61a1605c21c9dcf\" id=\"h-breast-and-soft-tissue-surgery\" style=\"color:#800e4f\">Breast and Soft Tissue Surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Breast-and-Soft-Tissue-Surgery-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Breast-and-Soft-Tissue-Surgery-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Breast-and-Soft-Tissue-Surgery-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Breast-and-Soft-Tissue-Surgery-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Breast-and-Soft-Tissue-Surgery-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Breast-and-Soft-Tissue-Surgery-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Breast-and-Soft-Tissue-Surgery.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The department evaluates selected breast and soft tissue concerns that may require a surgical opinion, biopsy planning, monitoring, or coordination with other specialties depending on examination and imaging findings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Breast lump evaluation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soft tissue lumps&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skin and subcutaneous swellings&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minor surgical assessment&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surgical oncology coordination when required&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fa02d722ee256405877780c05e8351d8\" id=\"h-gallbladder-conditions\" style=\"color:#800e4f\">Gallbladder Conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Gallbladder-Conditions-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Gallbladder-Conditions-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Gallbladder-Conditions-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Gallbladder-Conditions-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Gallbladder-Conditions-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Gallbladder-Conditions-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Gallbladder-Conditions.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Gallbladder disease may cause upper abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, or pain after fatty meals. Patients with suspected gallstones or gallbladder inflammation may be evaluated for monitoring, medical management, or laparoscopic gallbladder removal depending on symptoms and tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gallstones&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recurrent gallbladder pain&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gallbladder inflammation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluation for laparoscopic cholecystectomy&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post-gallbladder surgery follow-up&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e2935eeeef3be88b15d95d4dada8090a\" id=\"h-thyroid-surgery-conditions-nbsp\" style=\"color:#800e4f\">Thyroid Surgery Conditions&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Thyroid-Surgery-Conditions-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Thyroid-Surgery-Conditions-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Thyroid-Surgery-Conditions-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Thyroid-Surgery-Conditions-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Thyroid-Surgery-Conditions-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Thyroid-Surgery-Conditions-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Thyroid-Surgery-Conditions.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thyroid nodules or an enlarged thyroid may need surgical evaluation if they are suspicious, large, causing pressure symptoms, or affecting swallowing or breathing. The plan depends on clinical assessment, imaging, biopsy results, and thyroid function tests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thyroid nodules&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goiter&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suspicious thyroid swelling&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluation for thyroidectomy&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post-thyroid surgery follow-up&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7d4e78fe792e6c9dd5881163475ade44\" id=\"h-wound-care-amp-surgical-follow\" style=\"color:#800e4f\">Wound Care &amp; Surgical Follow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Wound-Care-Surgical-Follow-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Wound-Care-Surgical-Follow-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Wound-Care-Surgical-Follow-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Wound-Care-Surgical-Follow-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Wound-Care-Surgical-Follow-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Wound-Care-Surgical-Follow-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Wound-Care-Surgical-Follow.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper wound care supports healing after surgery and helps reduce infection risk. Patients can seek assessment for post-operative wounds, dressing concerns, delayed healing, or signs of wound infection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Post-operative wound care&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dressing follow-up&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delayed wound healing&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signs of wound infection&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wound care and management&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9af5fa9c2ab761b834436f6014049bc9\" id=\"h-procedures-amp-treatments\" style=\"color:#800e4f\">Procedures &amp; Treatments<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#f4f9ff\"><thead><tr><th><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#800e4f\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Procedure<\/mark><\/strong><\/th><th><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#800e4f\" class=\"has-inline-color\">What It Involves<\/mark><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Laparoscopic surgery&nbsp;<\/td><td>Minimally invasive surgery using small incisions, a camera, and fine instruments when suitable for the patient and condition.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hernia repair&nbsp;<\/td><td>Surgical repair of selected hernias, with the approach decided based on type, size, symptoms, and patient condition<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Appendectomy<\/td><td>Surgery to remove an inflamed appendix, performed laparoscopically or through open surgery depending on urgency and clinical findings.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gallbladder removal<\/td><td>Removal of the gallbladder, often considered for symptomatic gallstones or gallbladder inflammation after medical evaluation.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thyroidectomy&nbsp;<\/td><td>Partial or total thyroid surgery for selected thyroid nodules, goiter, or other thyroid conditions requiring surgical treatment.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Breast surgery&nbsp;<\/td><td>Surgical assessment and selected breast procedures depending on clinical findings, imaging, and specialist recommendation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wound care and management&nbsp;<\/td><td>Post-operative wound assessment, dressing guidance, infection warning signs, and follow-up for healing concerns.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Emergency surgical care<\/td><td>Assessment and coordination for urgent surgical symptoms such as acute abdominal pain, suspected appendicitis, or wound complications.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a4fc9d8570b68fcc43ec3f0b31559bd6\" id=\"h-why-choose-burjeel-day-surgery-centre-for-general-surgery-in-al-dhafra\" style=\"color:#800e4f\">Why Choose Burjeel Day Surgery Centre for General Surgery in Al Dhafra?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#f4f9ff\"><thead><tr><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#800e4f\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Day Surgery Model<\/mark><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#800e4f\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Specialist Care<\/mark><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Selected procedures may follow a day surgery pathway when same-day discharge is clinically appropriate.&nbsp;<\/td><td>General surgery care led by a Specialist General Surgery consultant, with access to the wider Burjeel network when needed.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#f4f9ff\"><thead><tr><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#800e4f\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Local access<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/mark><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#800e4f\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Multilingual support<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/mark><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Surgical evaluation and follow-up closer to home for patients in Al Dhafra and western Abu Dhabi.&nbsp;<\/td><td>Arabic, English, Hindi, Urdu and other language support may be available across the patient journey.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-526460688a35519f1e7e10c1285220c4\" id=\"h-our-general-surgery-team-nbsp\" style=\"color:#800e4f\">Our General Surgery Team&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f4f9ff\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Ayham-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Ayham-1.png 480w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Ayham-1-277x300.png 277w, https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Ayham-1-150x163.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-526a822e473ef03d05762621270b50ad\" id=\"h-dr-ayham-saied-alhajali\" style=\"color:#800e4f\">Dr. Ayham Saied Alhajali<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Specialist General Surgery | 15+ years of experience | Languages: English, Arabic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Ayham Saied Alhajali evaluates general surgery and laparoscopic surgery cases at Burjeel 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His areas of expertise include advanced laparoscopic surgery, abdominal hernia, laparoscopic emergency surgery, breast surgery, thyroid surgery, proctology procedures, and one-day care surgery procedures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/burjeel.com\/bdscaldhafra\/doctors\/ayham-saied-alhajali\/\" style=\"background-color:#800e4f\">Book Appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7f72e0bb834f53f5c10d80fcf68c5621\" id=\"h-faq\" style=\"color:#800e4f\">FAQ<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784869316716\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do I need a referral to see a general surgeon at Burjeel Day Surgery Centre Al Dhafra?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In many cases, patients can book directly with the General Surgery Department. However, insurance requirements may vary, and some policies may require referral or pre-authorization. Patients are advised to check their coverage or contact the centre before the appointment.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784869342919\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is laparoscopic surgery available in Al Dhafra?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The General Surgery Department at Burjeel Day Surgery Centre Al Dhafra provides laparoscopic surgery evaluation and selected minimally invasive procedures. Suitability depends on the patient\u2019s diagnosis, general health, imaging results, and the surgeon\u2019s assessment.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784869359462\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can hernia repair be done during day surgery?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Some hernia repairs may be suitable for day surgery, allowing the patient to return home the same day after recovery. This depends on the type and size of the hernia, anesthesia assessment, pain control, and the patient\u2019s overall health.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784869392267\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>When do I need gallbladder surgery?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Gallbladder surgery may be considered when gallstones cause repeated pain, inflammation, infection, or complications. The surgeon reviews symptoms, ultrasound findings, blood tests, and overall health before deciding whether laparoscopic gallbladder removal is appropriate.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784869410686\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>When is appendix surgery urgent?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Appendix surgery may become urgent when symptoms suggest appendicitis, especially worsening lower right abdominal pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal tenderness. Delayed treatment can increase the risk of rupture, so prompt medical evaluation is important.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784869427349\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is thyroid surgery part of General Surgery services?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Thyroid surgery is listed within the General Surgery services at Burjeel Day Surgery Centre Al Dhafra. Surgical evaluation may be needed for suspicious nodules, large goiter, swallowing or breathing symptoms, or selected thyroid conditions after proper investigations.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784869444207\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do you provide wound care and dressing follow-up?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The General Surgery Department provides wound care and management services, including assessment of post-operative wounds and healing concerns. Patients should seek review if they notice increasing redness, swelling, discharge, fever, pain, or wound separation.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784869461709\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I go home the same day after surgery?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Some procedures may be suitable for same-day discharge, but this is not guaranteed for every patient. Discharge depends on the procedure, anesthesia recovery, stable vital signs, controlled pain, absence of complications, and safe home support.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784869476702\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Which areas does the General Surgery Department serve?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Burjeel Day Surgery Centre Al Dhafra supports patients from Madinat Zayed, Ruwais, Ghayathi, Liwa, Al Sila, and the wider western Abu Dhabi region, helping patients access surgical assessment and follow-up closer to home.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784869496454\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Does Burjeel Day Surgery Centre accept insurance for general surgery appointments?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Burjeel Day Surgery Centre works with major UAE insurance providers. Coverage depends on the patient\u2019s policy, network eligibility, and approval requirements. Patients should confirm coverage before the appointment by contacting the centre or their insurer.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-915edcca20db20bc9f55c26d2c1e07f9\" id=\"h-insurance-accepted-and-location-nbsp\" style=\"color:#800e4f\">Insurance Accepted and Location&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f4f9ff\">Burjeel Day Surgery Centre works with major UAE insurance providers. Patients should confirm coverage for their specific consultation, investigation, or procedure before the appointment by calling 80055 or checking with their insurer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#f4f9ff\"><thead><tr><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#800e4f\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Insurance step<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/mark><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#800e4f\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>What happens<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/mark><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1. Check coverage<\/td><td>Confirm whether your insurance plan covers the consultation or procedure.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2. Referral if required&nbsp;<\/td><td>Some insurance policies may require a referral before specialist consultation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3. 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