General Surgery
The General Surgery specialty focuses on providing a wide range of surgical treatments and services, including the diagnosis of thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal conditions, as well as conventional surgical examinations and minimally invasive surgical services. Alliance Medical Specialists operates specialist clinics in Central, Hong Kong, and Mong Kok, Kowloon, offering surgical consultations, risk assessments, examinations, diagnoses, surgery, and treatment services for surgical patients. For inquiries regarding surgical specialist fees or to schedule a consultation, please contact Alliance Medical Specialists.
General Surgery Diseases
Common Surgical Conditions
Gallstones
Gallstones are deposits of digestive fluid that form in the gallbladder. Long-term accumulation may lead to complications such as inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis) and sepsis.
Varicose veins
A chronic condition caused by venous valvular insufficiency in the lower limbs, leading to blood reflux and pooling, which causes blood vessels to dilate and twist. It is commonly seen in individuals who stand or sit for prolonged periods.
Breast disease
Covers a wide range of benign (such as hyperplasia, fibroadenoma, mastitis) and malignant (breast cancer) conditions. Common symptoms include lumps, pain, abnormal discharge, or skin changes.
Hernia
A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body pushes through a gap in the abdominal wall, forming a swelling or lump in the abdomen or groin.
Appendicitis
The appendix becomes inflamed due to blockage or infection, most commonly occurring between the ages of 10 and 30. Typical symptoms include a dull pain around the navel that shifts to right lower quadrant (RLQ) pain, accompanied by fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal bloating, and rebound tenderness. Acute appendicitis requires emergency medical attention, as delays may lead to perforation, peritonitis, and sepsis.
Minor tumours
Such as sebaceous cysts, lipomas, fibromas, moles, and warts. These benign tumors are typically small, slow-growing, well-defined, and elastic. If they are small or superficial, they can usually be removed through a simple surgical excision under local anesthesia.
Piles (haemorrhoids)
Due to obstruction of blood circulation around the anus or weakening of the surrounding tissues, it causes swelling of blood vessels and protrusion of vascular tissues, resulting in haemorrhoids.
Cholecystitis
The primary cause is bile stasis, edema, and infection resulting from gallbladder obstruction by gallstones, most of which present as acute episodes. Symptoms include persistent severe right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain (which may radiate to the right shoulder or back), fever, nausea, and vomiting.
Endocrine Diseases
Thyroid nodules
A mass of abnormal tissue in the thyroid gland can be benign or malignant. Excessive benign nodules can cause a problem with appearance, and trouble swallowing or breathing.
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
A common endocrine disorder caused by insufficient secretion of thyroid hormones, leading to a slowed overall metabolism. Typical symptoms include fatigue, cold intolerance, weight gain, dry skin, constipation, impaired memory, and a slowed heart rate.
Hyperparathyroidism & Hypoparathyroidism
Excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH) leads to the release of calcium from bones, increased intestinal calcium absorption, and renal calcium retention, resulting in hypercalcemia.
Thyroid cancer
Thyroid cells begin to grow out of control and build up to form a cancerous tumour.
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour
A rare malignant tumor originating from the endocrine cells of the pancreas, which typically grows slowly. It is categorized into functional (such as insulinoma causing hypoglycemia) and non-functional (asymptomatic, often diagnosed at an advanced stage).
Thyroglossal cyst
A common congenital neck mass resulting from the failure of the thyroglossal duct to close during embryonic thyroid descent. The typical symptom is a painless, round mass located along the midline of the anterior neck near the hyoid bone, which moves upward during swallowing or tongue protrusion.
Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
Hyperthyroidism occurs when your thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. It can accelerate your metabolism, causing symptoms such as increased appetite but weight loss, fear of heat, insomnia, rapid heartbeat and hand tremors.
Adrenal tumour
Benign or malignant tumors growing in the adrenal glands, the majority of which are non-functional benign adenomas (“adrenal incidentalomas”). If functional, they secrete excessive hormones leading to hypertension, Cushing’s syndrome (buffalo hump, moon face), or hypokalemia (low potassium).
Swollen lymph nodes
Usually a normal response of the body’s immune system to fight infection (such as a cold or inflammation); most will subside on their own once the infection heals. Common causes include viral/bacterial infections, autoimmune diseases, or malignancies.
Screening and Surgical Interventions
Our clinic provides one-stop surgical specialist consultation, examination, and treatment services, including preventive screenings, medication, and surgical interventions to comprehensively cater to patients’ needs. Our scope of services includes:
General Surgery
endoscopic surgery, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, haemorrhoidectomy, inguinal hernia repair, minor surgical procedures (excision of skin lumps / lipomas), hernia repair, Fine needle aspiration cytology and other common minimally invasive procedures.
Thyroid and Endocrine Surgery
ultrasound of the thyroid, parathyroid and cervical lymph nodes, ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration of thyroid nodules and lymph nodes, conventional thyroidectomy, endoscopic thyroidectomy (via axillary, anterior chest or oral approaches), minimally-invasive treatments of thyroid nodules, e.g. radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU), parathyroidectomy, adrenalectomy.
The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of examinations and treatments offered by our clinic. Please seek professional advice from your specialist in cardiothoracic surgery before undergoing any treatment. Where appropriate, Specialists Central can provide hospital referral services for patients requiring cardiothoracic surgery to be performed by our specialists.
Medical Team – General Surgery
Specialists Central’s medical team consists of specialists in general surgery and experienced healthcare professionals, offering surgical treatment for patients with different medical conditions. We have an array of advanced and precise medical facilities in place to cater for various surgical applications. We are committed to providing accurate diagnoses and developing a personalised care plan for every patient.
FAQ - General Surgery
Whether thyroid hormone supplementation is required after surgery depends on how much of the thyroid gland was removed. If an extensive portion is removed, leading to hypothyroidism, thyroid hormone replacement therapy will be necessary. If you have further questions, please consult a General Surgery specialist.
Most thyroid nodules are asymptomatic and are usually detected only after a physical examination. If the nodule is benign and not large in size, regular check-ups are all that is required. If there are changes in the nodule, swelling and pain in the neck, or if they have caused problems such as difficulty in swallowing or breathing, seek early medical attention for appropriate treatment.
Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) is a modern surgical technique that utilizes several small incisions and advanced imaging technology to perform surgical procedures, reducing the trauma associated with the large incisions used in traditional open surgery. This results in more aesthetic scarring and a faster recovery process.
Specialist consultation at Specialists Central does not require a referral from a general practitioner. You can call our clinic directly and make an appointment for a surgical consultation.
An appointment is required for our specialist services. You are advised to Contact Us to make an appointment. We will schedule medical consultation for a doctor to understand your condition before arranging appropriate exams and treatment.
Medical fees depend on the patient’s condition level and are determined based on the patient’s health status, the complexity of the treatment or surgical procedure, and post-operative follow-up services.
Health care vouchers can cover some of the costs. Please feel free to contact us for further information.
The medical policy and coverage of each patient vary. Please check with your insurer for the claims process, costs and other details before receiving our specialist outpatient services.
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中心地址
中環 (醫思聯匯)
Unit 2503-05, 25/F, 9 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
Tel:(852) 2156 5888
旺角 (醫思專科)
L54, Langham Place Office Tower, 8 Argyle Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon
Tel:(852) 2156 5884
