Being told that surgery is needed can bring a wave of uncertainty, whether the procedure is a planned gallbladder removal or an urgent appendicectomy. At Manipal Hospital Hebbal, the General Surgery Department offers a calm and measured response to that anxiety, walking each patient through the diagnosis, the surgical plan, and the recovery ahead with patience and clarity. Our team handles a broad range of abdominal, soft tissue, and endocrine surgical conditions using both established open techniques and minimally invasive approaches. As a trusted general surgery hospital in Hebbal, Bangalore, we provide comprehensive surgical care that begins with a thorough preoperative assessment and continues through to complete postoperative recovery.
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Why Manipal Hospitals?
Surgery is never just about the procedure itself. A successful outcome depends equally on the preoperative evaluation that identifies anaesthetic risks, the intraoperative technique that minimises tissue trauma, and the postoperative care that detects complications before they escalate. At Manipal Hospital Hebbal, our general surgeons work within an ecosystem where anaesthetists, intensivists, and wound care nurses collaborate closely. Patients and referring clinicians seeking a general surgery centre in Hebbal, Bangalore, find our programme distinguished by:
- Preoperative assessment protocols that identify and optimise medical comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, and anaemia before the day of surgery
- Laparoscopic equipment with high-definition imaging that provides magnified views of the operative field, enabling precise dissection through small incisions
- Enhanced recovery after surgery pathways that combine early mobilisation, structured pain relief, and early oral intake to shorten hospital stay
- Coordination with gastroenterology, oncology, and endocrinology for surgical conditions that arise in the context of broader medical disease
- Dedicated wound care follow-up for patients undergoing complex abdominal wall reconstruction or those with healing concerns
General Surgery Department
Manipal Hospital Hebbal’s General Surgery Department specialises in treating diseases of the abdomen, gastrointestinal tract, biliary tree, abdominal wall, soft tissues, and endocrine glands. The general surgery department helps patients with gallstones, hernia, appendicitis, thyroid and parathyroid gland diseases, breast lumps, soft tissue tumours, and perianal disease. We perform surgical interventions, both elective and emergency, using the state-of-the-art operating theatre infrastructure.
Our Services
Our department at the general surgery centre in Hebbal, Bangalore, provides a comprehensive range of elective and emergency surgical services.
Our services include:
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic gallstone disease and cholecystitis
- Open and laparoscopic appendicectomy for acute and recurrent appendicitis
- Hernia repair including inguinal, umbilical, incisional, and recurrent hernias with mesh reinforcement
- Thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy for benign and malignant thyroid and parathyroid conditions
- Breast surgery, including lumpectomy and mastectomy for benign and malignant breast disease
- Excision of soft tissue tumours, sebaceous cysts, and lipomas with attention to cosmetic closure
- Haemorrhoidectomy, fistulectomy, and fissurectomy for perianal conditions
- Emergency abdominal surgery for intestinal obstruction, perforation, and acute peritonitis
Facilities & Services
At Manipal Hospital Hebbal, dedicated infrastructure supports the delivery of safe and effective general surgical care:
- Modular operating theatres with laminar airflow and advanced anaesthesia workstations for elective and emergency procedures
- High-definition laparoscopic stack systems with integrated recording capability for minimally invasive surgery
- Harmonic scalpel and advanced energy devices for precise tissue dissection with reduced thermal spread
- Dedicated surgical intensive care unit with continuous monitoring for postoperative high-risk patients
- Day surgery unit for planned procedures that allow same-day discharge after recovery
- Surgical step-down ward with specialised nursing for postoperative monitoring and wound care
- Integrated preoperative assessment clinic with streamlined scheduling for laboratory and imaging investigations
- Private consultation rooms for detailed surgical discussion, clinical examination, and informed consent

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Frequently Asked Questions
Open surgery uses a single larger incision to access the operative site directly. Laparoscopic surgery requires the making of multiple small incisions where the camera and tools are placed. Laparoscopic approaches typically result in less postoperative pain and faster recovery when suitable for the condition.
The pre-operative assessment clinic will assist you in completing all the relevant tests and seeing specialists. You might be asked to fast since midnight prior to surgery, to withhold some of your medications, and to arrange for somebody to take you home post-operation.
Generally, the recovery period before returning to work after a hernia operation is between one and two weeks. However, people with physically demanding jobs may need 4 to 6 weeks to recover. At our general surgery hospital in Hebbal, Bangalore, we provide individualised return-to-work guidance based on your specific occupation.
Many thyroidectomies are now performed without routine drain placement. The decision depends on the extent of surgery, the size of the gland, and intraoperative findings. Your surgeon will discuss whether a drain is planned during your preoperative consultation.
Take note of any signs of inflammation, discharge, reddening, and separation at the injury site. The presence of a fever over 38 degrees Celsius, pain that persists even with pain medication, or vomiting is an indication to contact our surgical services team.


