At Joaquim Chaves Saúde Medical Units you will find General Surgery Specialists, focused on diagnosis and treatment of various systems and organs diseases,recurring to different surgical techniques. Some of the most common diseases are:
Digestive system diseases (oesophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, anorectal region, liver, gall bladder and pancreas
Endocrine and metabolic diseases, such as thyroid and adrenal glands disorders
Breast, soft tissues and skin diseases
Anatomical defects of the abdominal wall, such as hernias
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Other significant areas are those concerning oncological and metabolic diseases (namely morbid obesity) and traumatic lesions.
Modern general surgery has developed surgical techniques such as minimally-invasive procedures and laparoscopic surgery (performed with the help of devices that allow intervention in cavities using video systems and special tools with great advantage for the patient).
Due to the complexity of surgery-treatable pathologies, various areas of specialization have been created:
Digestive surgery
Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic surgery
Proctologic surgery
Breast surgery
Others
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Cirurgia da Tiróide
Consulta Cir. Oncol. Mama, Pele e T. Moles
General Surgery Appointment
Health Units
Clínica Cirúrgica de Carcavelos
Consultants
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