Prof. Dr. Amna Javed - Best Surgeon in Lahore
MBBS, FCPS (Surgery)
Consultant General Surgeon in Lahore
Prof. Dr. Amna Javed Moeen is a consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon, and a specialist of breast and bottom surgery. She is a top rated surgeon and is serving as professor and dean of Surgery in a very well reputed Public Hospital in Lahore. She has more then 20 years of experience in General Surgery including oncological and laparoscopic procedures. She is one of the few female surgical specialists currently practicing in Lahore and has experience working in public as well as private sector. Her fields of expertise include breast cancer surgeries including breast biopsy, breast conservative surgery and mastectomy, benign breast surgeries, open and Laparoscopic Cholecystectomies, open and Laparoscopic hernia repairs, diagnostic Laparoscopies and Laparotomies, abdominal oncological surgeries including gastric carcinoma, pancreatic cancer and intestinal cancer surgeries, thyroid surgeries including benign thyroid swellings and thyroid cancers, perianal surgeries including perianal and pilonidal sinuses and fistulas, and hemorrhoidectomy among many others. She is well known for her surgical practice all over Lahore and her patients have good surgical outcomes.
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- General Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgeon
- Breast Surgeon
- Hernia Surgeon
- Thyroid Surgeon
- Cancer Surgeon
- Gallbladder Surgeon
- Appendix Surgeon
- Colorectal Surgery
- Pissure Piles
- Diabetes Foot Surgery
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Who is General Surgeon?
A general surgeon is a specialized doctor who is highly skilled to perform surgery on different parts of the body. Unlike other surgeons who treat specific organ or system related to that organ, for example heart or brain, a general surgeon treat vide range of disorders involving the digestive tract, abdomen, skin, soft tissues, and in some cases the endocrine system. They are expert to handle both elective surgeries ( that are scheduled in advance) and emergency surgeries, for example those needed for appendicitis or injured in an accident. General surgeons plays an important role in health facility and they often work collaborating with other specialists to diagnose, manage, and treat patients who require surgery.
How to Become a General Surgeon?
To become a general surgeon you need to complete several years of education, training, and experience in practical field. First you need to complete a five years degree in medicine and surgery (MBBS).After completing medical degree, they must join a house job that usually takes five years. During this time period, they work under skilled and experienced senior surgeon who train them for surgeries under their supervision. After residency program, surgeons may also continue fellowship or post graduate programs for further expertise and skills. These areas include:
- Trauma surgery
- Vascular surgery
- Pediatric surgery
- Surgical oncology
When Should You See a Surgeon?
When medications and non surgical therapies are unable to treat your medical condition, you must see a general surgeon in Lahore for surgical intervention. Common situations that require surgery include:
- abdominal pain
- gallbladder stones
- appendicitis
- hernias
- breast lumps
- colon problems.
- You might also consult to a surgeon in case of injuries like deep cuts or internal bleeding, removing cyst or tumors and cancer diagnosis. Sometime, after complete check-ups when physicians are confirmed that surgery is the only option they refer you to a surgeon. It is important to immediately consult to surgeon if you experience following symptoms:•
persistent pain - swelling without any obvious reason
- Bleeding
- lump that changes its size or shape.
What are the main areas of concern of a General Surgeon?
General surgeons are skilled to handle many different areas of the body and types of surgeries. The main areas of concern of a General Surgeon involves:
1. Abdomen and Digestive System
General surgeons treat abdomen and digestive systems. This system is consist of:
- Stomach
- Liver
- Intestines
- Gallbladder
- pancreas
2. Breast Surgery:
General Surgeons also perform breast surgery if there are any lumps, cysts, or cancerous tissues are present in it.
3. Endocrine System
General surgeon also do surgery related to endocrine system. This system includes
Thyroid glands and adrenal glands.
4. Skin and Soft Tissues:
General surgeons also remove any kind of tumors, cysts, and abscesses present in skin tissues.
5. Trauma and Emergency Surgery
Trauma injuries that are caused by the accidents are treated by general surgeon.
6. Vascular System
General surgeon also perform surgeries on vascular system that is repairing of tiny blood vessels.
What are the common disorders treated by a General Surgeon?
General surgeon cure a number of common surgical disorders, such as:
- Appendicitis Urgent removal of the appendix due to inflammation.• Gallstones: surgery to remove gallbladder because of stones in it that causes pain and infection.
- Hernia: protrusion of an organ into a weak area of the abdominal wall.
- Thyroid disorders: Removing a part or all of the thyroid gland.
- Breast lumps or cancer General surgeons also remove harmless or cancerous cells growing in breast.
- Colon and rectal disorders: Colon and rectal disorders are also treated by general surgeon such as:
- Bowel Obstruction
- Colon Cancer
- Hemorrhoids
- Trauma injuries: Trauma injuries causes during accidents are also treated by general surgeons that includes repairing organs and damaged tissues.
What kind of General Surgeons are there in Pakistan ?
After taking similar basic education and experience , many surgeons choose to specialize in different areas. There are different kinds of general surgeons in Pakistan such as :
- Trauma Surgeons: Surgeons who are experts in Trauma injuries caused in emergency conditions and accidents
- Colorectal Surgeons : Specialized to perform surgery on colorectal area such as colon, rectum, and anus.
- Breast Surgeons : Surgeons who perform surgery to cure breast cancer.
- Vascular Surgeons : Surgeries related to blood vessels and arteries are performed by vascular surgeon.
- Endocrine Surgeons : perform thyroid and adrenal gland related surgeries.
- Laparoscopic Surgeons : Perform laparoscopy by modern techniques using cameras and invasive small cuts.
- Oncologic Surgeons: They perform surgery on cancer patients to remove tumors and cancerous cells.
What are the things to keep in mind while selecting a general surgeon?
It is necessary to choose right surgeon for effective results. Here are some key points that you must to consider before selecting a surgeon.
- Make sure the surgeon is qualified anf certified by a well reputed and recognized medical board and has taken training in general surgery.
- Surgeon must have sufficient years of experience and training in the required
- procedure.• Select a surgeon who will provide proper recovery and post operation follow- up guidance.
- A good surgeon should be able to explain procedure in detail before surgery and answer all queries and questions.
- Make sure surgeon use sterilized equipment.
- Do check patient and hospital reviews before selection.