General & robotic surgery
General surgery includes open and minimally invasive operations. Robot assistance is one possible surgical approach, including in other surgical specialties; the surgeon determines whether it suits the operation and the patient.
Treatments in this specialty
Procedure guides
Times are planning guides, not national averages or guaranteed schedules. They reflect published provider examples and patient guidance. The treating team confirms the individual plan, time needed near the clinic and fitness to travel. Waiting lists are not included.
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal
Removes the gallbladder through small abdominal incisions, commonly for symptomatic gallstones. This differs from ERCP, which can remove stones from the bile duct.
- Time
- About 1 hour of surgery
- Appointments
- Assessment + 1 admission + follow-up
Inguinal hernia repair
Reconstruction of a groin-wall defect.
- Time
- NHS example: 30–90 minutes for surgery.
- Appointments
- Assessment + operation + follow-up
Thyroidectomy
Partial or complete thyroid removal.
- Time
- The extent of thyroid removal and operative complexity determine the duration.
- Appointments
- Assessment + operation + follow-up
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Clinical terms
Use these clinical terms when discussing a referral or looking for a provider. Focused care areas may sit within a broader medical specialty.
- General surgery
- Allgemein- und ViszeralchirurgieGermanVšeobecná chirurgieCzech
- Robotic surgery
- Roboterassistierte ChirurgieGermanRoboticky asistovaná chirurgieCzech
These operations may use robot assistance at selected centres. The robot is a surgical approach, not a separate diagnosis or a guarantee of better results; the surgeon confirms suitability and availability.
Treatments & services
Explore specific procedures, investigations and care services. The clinical team confirms which options fit the individual case.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Keyhole gallbladder removal.
Inguinal hernia repair
Reconstruction of a groin-wall defect.
Umbilical hernia repair
Closure of a defect near the navel.
Incisional hernia repair
Reconstruction of a surgical-scar defect.
Appendicectomy
Removal of the appendix.
Fundoplication
Anti-reflux surgery around the lower oesophagus.
Hiatus hernia repair
Correction of a diaphragmatic opening defect.
Colectomy
Removal of a diseased part of the colon.
Anterior rectal resection
Removal of a diseased rectal segment.
Haemorrhoidectomy
Surgical removal of symptomatic haemorrhoids.
Anal fistula surgery
Treatment tailored to the fistula tract.
Anal fissure surgery
Selected procedures for persistent fissures.
Pilonidal sinus surgery
Removal or treatment of a natal-cleft sinus.
Abscess incision and drainage
Evacuation of a pus collection.
Lipoma excision
Removal of a benign fatty lump.
Thyroidectomy
Partial or complete thyroid removal.
Parathyroidectomy
Removal of overactive parathyroid tissue.
Breast-conserving surgery
Excision of a breast tumour with a margin.
Stoma formation
Creating a bowel opening on the abdomen.
Stoma reversal
Restoring bowel continuity when suitable.
Radical prostatectomy
Prostate removal for selected cancers.
Partial nephrectomy
Kidney tumour removal with tissue preservation.
Radical nephrectomy
Removal of a kidney for selected disease.
Pyeloplasty
Repair of narrowing at the kidney–ureter junction.
Radical cystectomy
Bladder removal and urinary diversion.
Hysterectomy
Removal of the uterus for a defined indication.
Myomectomy
Removal of uterine fibroids while preserving the uterus.
Sacrocolpopexy
Suspension of vaginal prolapse to the sacrum.
Abdominoperineal rectal excision
Removal of the distal rectum and anus when indicated.
Rectopexy
Fixation of a prolapsing rectum.
Pulmonary lobectomy
Removal of a lung lobe for selected disease.
Thymectomy
Removal of the thymus for a defined indication.
Distal pancreatectomy
Removal of the pancreatic body or tail.
Liver resection
Removal of selected diseased liver tissue.
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Planning your care
Ask the treating service for a written plan. Appointment numbers and time away depend on the procedure, results and individual needs.
- What is the proposed operation, what are the alternatives and which surgical approach is appropriate?
- How many appointments are needed for surgical assessment, anaesthetic assessment and follow-up, separately from hospital nights?
- Who will review wounds, drains or stents, and what must happen before travel home?
Sources & availability
These references provide clinical background. The guide is not a confirmed service menu for every centre or both countries, and cited organisations are not necessarily RAUQ partners. Confirm eligibility, availability and international patient access with the centre.
Guide content and sources checked 29 October 2026.