Surgery

Surgery

The Surgery Department of IGMH is nationally recognized and provides comprehensive treatment for complex surgical conditions in critically ill patients and victims of trauma. The department comprises a team of highly qualified and experienced surgeons who are widely recognized for their expertise and clinical excellence.

The Department of Surgery at IGMH/DH is the Maldives' premier provider of tertiary surgical care and the nation’s principal referral center for complex cases. We combine high-volume clinical excellence with a commitment to patient safety, innovation, and medical education, serving as the primary clinical site for the Maldives National University (MNU) School of Medicine.


Our Specialized Divisions

Our department is organized into five core divisions, each providing expert elective and emergency services:


General Surgery: Comprehensive care for abdominal, endocrine, and soft tissue conditions, utilizing advanced laparoscopic techniques and diagnostic endoscopy.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Specializing in post-traumatic reconstruction, microsurgery, and flap surgery. This division includes dedicated units for Burn Care and Advanced Wound Management.

Surgical Gastroenterology: Focused on diseases of the GI tract, liver, and pancreas. Specialized services include Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, and complex Hepato-Biliary procedures.

Pediatric Surgery: Providing expert surgical care for neonates and children, including the correction of congenital anomalies and 24/7 pediatric trauma support.

Vascular Surgery: Expert management of the arterial and venous systems, offering both open and endovascular interventions for limb salvage and vascular diseases.


Multidisciplinary Excellence

To ensure holistic patient care, we work in close collaboration with the National Cancer Center (Surgical Oncology), National Cardiology Center (Cardiac Surgery), Urology, and Neurosurgery.

Our administrative and clinical teams are dedicated to maintaining a seamless patient journey, from outpatient consultation to advanced surgical intervention and recovery.

Our Services and Clinics

Out-patient Clinics (OPD)

Our specialized clinics are located at the Dharumavantha Hospital (DH) 3rd Floor for expert consultations and follow-up care

Elective & Emergency Procedures

Comprehensive management of abdominal, soft tissue, and endocrine conditions

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Advanced laparoscopic procedures for gallbladder disease, hernias, and other abdominal pathologies to ensure faster recovery

Endoscopy

Diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower gastrointestinal interventions

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Reconstructive Excellence

Management of complex traumatic injuries, post-oncologic reconstruction, and congenital anomalies

Burn & Hand Surgery

Specialized care for acute burns, post-burn rehabilitation, and intricate microsurgical hand repairs

Advanced Wound Care

Utilizing modern techniques like negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) for chronic and non-healing wounds

Bariatric & Metabolic Unit

Multidisciplinary management of obesity and related metabolic disorders, including sleeve gastrectomy

Out-patient Clinics (OPD)

Our specialized clinics are located at the Dharumavantha Hospital (DH) 3rd Floor for expert consultations and follow-up care

Elective & Emergency Procedures

Comprehensive management of abdominal, soft tissue, and endocrine conditions

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Advanced laparoscopic procedures for gallbladder disease, hernias, and other abdominal pathologies to ensure faster recovery

Endoscopy

Diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower gastrointestinal interventions

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Reconstructive Excellence

Management of complex traumatic injuries, post-oncologic reconstruction, and congenital anomalies

Burn & Hand Surgery

Specialized care for acute burns, post-burn rehabilitation, and intricate microsurgical hand repairs

Advanced Wound Care

Utilizing modern techniques like negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) for chronic and non-healing wounds

Bariatric & Metabolic Unit

Multidisciplinary management of obesity and related metabolic disorders, including sleeve gastrectomy

Out-patient Clinics (OPD)

Our specialized clinics are located at the Dharumavantha Hospital (DH) 3rd Floor for expert consultations and follow-up care

Elective & Emergency Procedures

Comprehensive management of abdominal, soft tissue, and endocrine conditions

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Advanced laparoscopic procedures for gallbladder disease, hernias, and other abdominal pathologies to ensure faster recovery

Endoscopy

Diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower gastrointestinal interventions

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Reconstructive Excellence

Management of complex traumatic injuries, post-oncologic reconstruction, and congenital anomalies

Burn & Hand Surgery

Specialized care for acute burns, post-burn rehabilitation, and intricate microsurgical hand repairs

Advanced Wound Care

Utilizing modern techniques like negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) for chronic and non-healing wounds

Bariatric & Metabolic Unit

Multidisciplinary management of obesity and related metabolic disorders, including sleeve gastrectomy

Out-patient Clinics (OPD)

Our specialized clinics are located at the Dharumavantha Hospital (DH) 3rd Floor for expert consultations and follow-up care

Elective & Emergency Procedures

Comprehensive management of abdominal, soft tissue, and endocrine conditions

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Advanced laparoscopic procedures for gallbladder disease, hernias, and other abdominal pathologies to ensure faster recovery

Endoscopy

Diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower gastrointestinal interventions

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Reconstructive Excellence

Management of complex traumatic injuries, post-oncologic reconstruction, and congenital anomalies

Burn & Hand Surgery

Specialized care for acute burns, post-burn rehabilitation, and intricate microsurgical hand repairs

Advanced Wound Care

Utilizing modern techniques like negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) for chronic and non-healing wounds

Bariatric & Metabolic Unit

Multidisciplinary management of obesity and related metabolic disorders, including sleeve gastrectomy

Colorectal & Hepato-Biliary

Specialized surgical care for cancers and diseases of the colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system

Neonatal & Pediatric Care

Expert management of congenital anomalies in newborns and infants, as well as pediatric urological conditions

Emergency Support

24/7 surgical intervention for pediatric trauma and acute conditions like appendicitis or intestinal obstruction

Arterial & Venous Care

Management of peripheral arterial disease, aneurysms, and chronic venous disorders using both open and endovascular techniques

Limb Salvage

Coordination with multidisciplinary teams for diabetic foot complications and critical limb ischemia

Dialysis Access

Creation and maintenance of vascular access for hemodialysis patients

Vascular Surgery Clinic

Dedicated outpatient services for long-term surveillance and preoperative planning

Pediatric Surgery Clinic

Specialized consultations for neonates and children

Emergency & 24/7 Services

24/7 on-call coverage for all surgical emergencies, including general trauma, pediatric emergencies, and acute vascular events

Colorectal & Hepato-Biliary

Specialized surgical care for cancers and diseases of the colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system

Neonatal & Pediatric Care

Expert management of congenital anomalies in newborns and infants, as well as pediatric urological conditions

Emergency Support

24/7 surgical intervention for pediatric trauma and acute conditions like appendicitis or intestinal obstruction

Arterial & Venous Care

Management of peripheral arterial disease, aneurysms, and chronic venous disorders using both open and endovascular techniques

Limb Salvage

Coordination with multidisciplinary teams for diabetic foot complications and critical limb ischemia

Dialysis Access

Creation and maintenance of vascular access for hemodialysis patients

Vascular Surgery Clinic

Dedicated outpatient services for long-term surveillance and preoperative planning

Pediatric Surgery Clinic

Specialized consultations for neonates and children

Emergency & 24/7 Services

24/7 on-call coverage for all surgical emergencies, including general trauma, pediatric emergencies, and acute vascular events

Colorectal & Hepato-Biliary

Specialized surgical care for cancers and diseases of the colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system

Neonatal & Pediatric Care

Expert management of congenital anomalies in newborns and infants, as well as pediatric urological conditions

Emergency Support

24/7 surgical intervention for pediatric trauma and acute conditions like appendicitis or intestinal obstruction

Arterial & Venous Care

Management of peripheral arterial disease, aneurysms, and chronic venous disorders using both open and endovascular techniques

Limb Salvage

Coordination with multidisciplinary teams for diabetic foot complications and critical limb ischemia

Dialysis Access

Creation and maintenance of vascular access for hemodialysis patients

Vascular Surgery Clinic

Dedicated outpatient services for long-term surveillance and preoperative planning

Pediatric Surgery Clinic

Specialized consultations for neonates and children

Emergency & 24/7 Services

24/7 on-call coverage for all surgical emergencies, including general trauma, pediatric emergencies, and acute vascular events

Colorectal & Hepato-Biliary

Specialized surgical care for cancers and diseases of the colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system

Neonatal & Pediatric Care

Expert management of congenital anomalies in newborns and infants, as well as pediatric urological conditions

Emergency Support

24/7 surgical intervention for pediatric trauma and acute conditions like appendicitis or intestinal obstruction

Arterial & Venous Care

Management of peripheral arterial disease, aneurysms, and chronic venous disorders using both open and endovascular techniques

Limb Salvage

Coordination with multidisciplinary teams for diabetic foot complications and critical limb ischemia

Dialysis Access

Creation and maintenance of vascular access for hemodialysis patients

Vascular Surgery Clinic

Dedicated outpatient services for long-term surveillance and preoperative planning

Pediatric Surgery Clinic

Specialized consultations for neonates and children

Emergency & 24/7 Services

24/7 on-call coverage for all surgical emergencies, including general trauma, pediatric emergencies, and acute vascular events

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