General and digestive surgery
Surgical clinic for hernias, skin lesions, haemorrhoids and digestive conditions, with assessment beforehand and follow-up after.
General and digestive surgery
General and digestive surgery sorts out problems that people often live with for years: a hernia that hurts when lifting, haemorrhoids that bleed, a cyst or lipoma that keeps growing. The appointment starts with an examination and with understanding how the problem affects your daily life; operating is one option, not always the first. Gallbladder and bowel conditions are assessed here too.
At Centre Mèdic Palafrugell you have the first consultation, the pre-operative work-up — blood tests and imaging — and the follow-up appointments. Small skin and soft-tissue lesions are usually dealt with in a short procedure under local anaesthetic. If the case calls for major surgery, the surgeon explains the technique, the preparation and the recovery time before you decide. Appointments are booked in advance and we work with more than 40 private health insurers.
Services in this specialty: General and digestive surgery
- Abdominal wall hernias. Assessment and repair of inguinal, umbilical and ventral hernias using current techniques, with a clear recovery plan.
- Skin and soft-tissue lesions. Removal of lipomas, sebaceous cysts and other benign lesions, and treatment of those that look suspicious.
- Biopsy. A tissue sample is taken for laboratory analysis when the nature of a lesion needs to be confirmed.
- Cryotherapy. Intense cold is applied to remove skin lesions such as warts or actinic keratoses, in a short session in the consulting room.
- Proctology. Diagnosis and treatment of haemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas and abscesses of the anal and rectal area — a far more common reason to see a surgeon than people think.
- Gallbladder and bile ducts. Assessment of gallstones and the decision on surgery, done laparoscopically whenever possible.
- Bowel surgery. Assessment and surgical treatment of bowel conditions, by open or laparoscopic approach depending on the case.
Come in if you have a lump that is growing or changing, a bulge in the groin or navel that appears when you strain, discomfort or bleeding when you open your bowels, or if another doctor has already suggested surgery and you want to think it through. Bring any reports and test results you have, along with a list of your medication, especially anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs. Call 972 30 65 65 or book through the contact form.
Covered by most health insurers. Check yours on the list of insurers.
Professionals in this specialty
- Dra. Castillo ArecoGastroenterology
- Dra. Adriana SantanaMinor surgery
Dr. Paulí Viella ReglaGeneral, digestive and proctological surgery
Frequently asked questions about General and digestive surgery
Can a lipoma or a cyst be removed in the clinic?
Small skin and soft-tissue lesions such as lipomas and sebaceous cysts are usually dealt with in a short procedure under local anaesthetic. The surgeon assesses them in clinic first and, where the nature of the lesion needs confirming, a sample is sent for analysis.
Can I get a second opinion before having surgery?
Yes, it is a common reason to come: if another doctor has already suggested surgery, the surgeon reviews the case and explains the technique, the preparation and the recovery time so you can take your time deciding. Bring any reports and test results you have, along with a list of your medication, especially anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs.
Can I have my pre-operative tests done in Palafrugell?
Yes: at Centre Mèdic Palafrugell you have the first consultation, the blood tests and the imaging and, afterwards, the follow-up appointments, all in the same building. It is by appointment, and we work with more than 40 private health insurers as well as seeing patients privately.
Other specialties
- Adeslas
- Sanitas
- DKV
- Mapfre
- AXA
- Asisa
- Fiatc
- Cigna
- Caser
- Allianz
- Mútua General de Catalunya
- Assistència Sanitària
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