Theatre Services
The Operating Theatre has a skilled team of surgeons, anesthetists and nurses.
The surgical operating team is well trained and works hard to ensure the safety and care of their patients.
Surgical procedures performed here, covers a wide range of disciplines. Some of the procedures that surgeons perform at our hospital are not performed elsewhere or not widely available.
All our theatre staff have specialized training and experience in theatre.
- Dr. G. Araujo: General Surgery, Head & Neck Surgery Minimally Invasive Surgery and Endoscopies.
- Dr. A. Guarino: General Surgeon
- Dr. E. Maranan: Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Dr. M. Mulwafu: ENT Surgeon
- Dr. A. Das: ENT Surgeon
- Dr. G. Ndekha: Neurosurgeon
- Dr. Nyamulani: Orthopedic Surgeon
- Dr. Mpanga: Orthopedic Surgeon
- Dr. Mchenga: Oral and Maxillo Surgeon
Manometry Test
This is an esophageal motility study to assess motor function of the upper esophageal sphincter, esophageal body and lower esophageal sphincter. During the test, a thin pressure sensitive tube is passed through your nose, down the esophagus, and into your stomach. Before the procedure, you receive numbing medicine inside the nose. This helps make the insertion on the tube less uncomfortable.
24-hour pH Metry
This is the best test to provide the clinician with the information about gastro esophageal reflux disease. (Some of the symptoms of esophageal reflux disease are Heartburn, regurgitation, epigastric pain etc).
Cystoscopy
in this exam we use of a very thin and flexible scope to examine the bladder and urethra. This is done either to look at the bladder for abnormalities or to help with surgery being performed in the inside of the urinary tract (transurethral surgery). (Medical report includes pictures).
Bronchoscopy
This is an examination of the inside of the airways for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. A (bronchoscope) is inserted into the airways, through the nose or mouth. This allows the doctor to examine the airways for abnormalities such as foreign bodies, bleeding, tumors, or inflammation. Specimens may be taken from inside the lungs for biopsy. (Medical report includes pictures).
Video – Esophagus Gastroscopy
This is an examination of the inside of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. It is performed by using a thin instrument that is passed through the mouth and allows the doctor to see whether there is any damage to the lining of the esophagus or stomach, and whether there are any ulcers in the stomach or duodenum, or tumors of the esophagus. Specimens may be taken from inside the esophagus and stomach for biopsy.
Video – Colonoscopy
This is an examination of the inside of the colon, (large intestine or bowel). A colonoscopy may be advised if you have symptoms such as bleeding from the anus, pains in the lower abdomen, persistent diarrhea, or other symptoms thought to be coming from the colon. (Medical report includes pictures).
Rectosigmoidoscopy
It is a procedure used to see inside the sigmoid, colon and rectum. A surgeon will perform the test. Tissue samples may be taken with a tiny biopsy tool inserted through the scope. Pictures can be taken. This exam may be performed in order to investigate the cause of: abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, the presence of blood, mucus, or pus in the stool, weight loss or other changes in bowel habits. Binding ligation of internal haemorrhoids can also be done at the same time.
Video – Laringoscopy
Laryngoscopy is the most common procedure performed on the larynx. This procedure is used to visualize and biopsy diseases in and around the larynx. (Medical report includes pictures).
Interventionist Endoscopy – Upper and Lower
Currently this is the first option to treat certain pathologies from the digestive system such as esophageal varices, polyp removal, bleeding control, dilation of stenosis, removal of foreign body, etc. This procedure is done in the same way as the video esophagus-gastroscopy, video-colonoscopy and recto sigmoidoscopy according to the place to be treated. The only difference is that the intervention procedure is going to be performed according to each case. (Medical report includes pictures).
Most Common General Surgeries we perform
- Appendectomy
- Cholecystectomy
- Breast biopsy
- Colon Cancer Surgeries
- Skin Graft
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Hernias repair: Inguinal, Incisional, epigastric with or without mesh.
- Mastectomy
- Prostate biopsy (ultrasound guided)
- Prostatectomy
- All Abdominal surgeries: With the exception of organ transplants.
- Trans-hiatal esophagectomy: This surgery is for the removal of esophageal cancer without opening the chest.
- Urological: surgeries such as nephrectomy (removal of one kidney), prostatectomy (removal of the prostate due to tumor) etc.
- Liposuctions: This procedure is made to remove localized unwanted fat.
- Patectomy: This surgery is performed to correct excessive sweating in the hands or arm pits.
Minimally Invasive Surgery Specialist
Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique, sometimes called key hole surgery, it is used in procedures such as, recurrent inguinal hernia repair, gallbladder removal (Cholecystectomy), hiatal hernia repair, appendectomy, tubal ligation etc. The main advantages of Laparoscopic surgeries are: less post operative discomfort since the incisions are much smaller, quicker recovery times, shorter hospital stays, earlier return to full activities, much smaller scars, there is also less internal scarring when compared to standard open surgery.
Head and Neck Specialist Surgeries
Thyroidectomy Parotidectomy Laringectomy Mouth Tumors Lip Tumors Jaw Tumors Tongue Tumors Eye tumors Vocal Cord Polyps Tonsillectomy Sinus surgery Neck dissection Neck dissection: this is a surgery for cancer metastasis, and etc.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist
Cesarean section Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) Tubal Ligation Cervical biopsy Dilation and Curettage (D&C) Oophorectomy Suspensions: uterine and vaginal Vulvectomy Myomectomy
Ear Nose and Throat Specialist
Sinus Surgery (Minimally invasive) Snoring/sleep disorder surgery Corrective breathing surgery Tonsillectomy Ear surgeries (Tympanoplasty) Septoplasty etc.
Neuro Surgeon Specialist
Craniotomy for (tumor excision, drainage of hematomas and biopsy) Skull fracture repair Ventricular – Peritoneal shunt Closure of Spina bifida Lumbar Disc hernia excision Laminectomy Lumbar Cervical spine fracture fixation Cervical spine tumor or hernia excision