Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences

FAJR HOSPITAL

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY · MARIVAN · IRAN

CLINICAL SERVICE · SURGICAL CARE

General Surgery

A surgical specialty for the whole body — with expertise in trauma, gastrointestinal, abdominal, endocrine, breast, and emergency surgery. Skilled hands guided by science, humanity, and patient safety.

OR · MONITOR

HR 72 bpm

PRECISION · SAFETY · RECOVERY

ABOUT THE SERVICE

A specialty as old as medicine itself

General surgery is a branch of medicine that treats diseases of many parts of the human body through surgical therapy. The focus of the service spans trauma, the gastrointestinal tract, abdominal organs, neck, endocrine glands, peripheral arteries, soft tissue, and breast conditions.

General surgeons are called general because they are trained to operate on all regions of the body. It is the only surgical specialty that teaches the foundational principles of surgery — including fluids and electrolytes, homeostasis, and perioperative care — making it the discipline in which every surgeon is first grounded.

HISTORICAL NOTE

"Surgery is as old as medicine itself."

Evidence of trepanation found on skulls from the ancient Burnt City of Zabul suggests that surgical intervention has been practised for thousands of years. Today, general surgery continues that lineage — with modern anaesthesia, imaging, and evidence-based technique.

AT A GLANCE

Surgical capability at Fajr Hospital

24 / 7

OPERATING THEATRE

Round-the-clock cover for emergencies.

Endoscopy

GASTRO & COLON

Gastroscopy and colonoscopy procedures.

Minimally
Invasive

LAPAROSCOPY

Small incisions, faster recovery.

Trauma

EMERGENCY READY

Frontline response to injuries and emergencies.

CLINICAL SCOPE

Areas of surgical practice

General surgery covers the abdominal organs and much more — extending across the trunk to the neck, breast, soft tissue and peripheral arteries.

01 / DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Gastrointestinal & Abdominal Surgery

Surgical care of the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and appendix — the central focus of general surgery practice.

02 / EMERGENCIES & INJURY

Trauma & Acute Surgery

General surgeons are often the first line of care for life-threatening emergencies. Their broad training allows them to intervene rapidly in trauma and, when required, cover urgent needs in other surgical fields.

03 / NECK & ENDOCRINE

Thyroid & Endocrine Surgery

Surgery of the thyroid gland and other endocrine structures, together with selected head and neck conditions — often performed in partnership with head and neck surgeons.

04 / SOFT TISSUE & BREAST

Skin, Breast & Hernia Surgery

Management of skin lesions, soft-tissue masses, breast disease and abdominal wall hernias — spanning both benign and oncological surgical care.

05 / VASCULAR

Peripheral Artery Disease

Assessment and surgical management of peripheral vascular disease affecting the limbs — one of the vascular areas within general surgery's remit.

06 / DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

Endoscopy: Gastroscopy & Colonoscopy

Endoscopic evaluation of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, supporting diagnosis, screening, biopsy and selected therapeutic interventions.

FROM ONE ROOT · MANY BRANCHES

Subspecialties & fellowships

General surgery is the foundation from which many advanced surgical disciplines have grown.

01 / SUBSPECIALTY DISCIPLINES

Derived subspecialties

Advanced surgical fields that emerged from general surgery training:

Cardiac Surgery

Reconstructive Surgery

Thoracic Surgery

Pediatric Surgery

02 / FELLOWSHIP DISCIPLINES

Current fellowships

Focused post-specialty training paths within general surgery:

Vascular Surgery

Laparoscopic Surgery

Colorectal Surgery

Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

04 / BREADTH OF PRACTICE

When emergencies cross specialties

When life-threatening emergencies arise and specialists are not immediately available, general surgeons are trained and equipped to intervene across other surgical fields:

Orthopaedic

Emergency orthopaedic intervention.

Gynaecological

Urgent gynaecological cases.

Urological

Urgent urological presentations.

Neurosurgery

Selected neurosurgical emergencies.

YOUR SURGICAL JOURNEY

From consultation to recovery

Every surgical journey is guided by clear communication, informed consent and shared decision-making — before, during and after your operation.

STEP ONE

Consultation

History, examination and diagnostic planning by a surgeon.

STEP TWO

Pre-operative

Investigations, anaesthetic review and informed consent.

STEP THREE

Operation

Procedure performed under strict safety and infection control standards.

STEP FOUR

Recovery

Post-operative monitoring, pain management and follow-up care.

SURGICAL TEAM

The people in the operating room

Surgery at Fajr Hospital is delivered by a coordinated team of surgeons, anaesthesiologists, scrub nurses and support staff — every role critical to a safe and successful operation.

01 / SURGEONS

General Surgeons

Board-certified surgeons leading operative and perioperative care.

02 / ANAESTHESIA

Anaesthesiologists

Managing anaesthesia, pain relief and intraoperative safety.

03 / SCRUB TEAM

Theatre Nurses

Scrub and circulating nurses ensuring sterile technique.

04 / RECOVERY

Ward & Recovery Nurses

Post-operative monitoring and patient support.

OUR COMMITMENT

"Skilled hands. Careful science.
A safe passage through surgery."

Surgery Team · Fajr Hospital

07 / ACCESS & APPOINTMENTS

How to reach the Surgery Service

OUTPATIENT

Surgical Clinic

Book a surgical consultation via the specialist clinic or reception.

INPATIENT

Surgical Ward

Admission for planned procedures or continued postoperative care.

EMERGENCY

Acute Surgery

For acute abdominal pain, trauma or surgical emergencies, contact emergency services immediately.

FAJR HOSPITAL · GENERAL SURGERY · MARIVAN

Seyed Qotb Street, Fajr Hospital, Marivan — Postal Code 6671731144

muk.ac.ir · fajr.marivan@muk.ac.ir

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