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General surgery covers the careful preoperative, operative and post-operative management of a wide range of conditions. These are the procedures Dr. Rao performs most often at MGR Hospital in Visakhapatnam (Vizag).
Keyhole removal of the gall bladder (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) — small incisions, less pain and a quicker return home.
Recognised — Best laparoscopic surgeon for gall bladder stonesAll types of hernia — inguinal, umbilical, incisional — repaired by laparoscopy or open surgery, with durable mesh techniques.
Recognised — Best surgeon for hernia repairsGentle, effective treatment for haemorrhoids (piles), anal fissures and fistulas — relieving pain that patients often delay too long.
Recognised — Best surgeon for piles, fissures & fistulaSurgery for thyroid swellings and nodules, backed by years of dedicated thyroid work, including free community camps.
Recognised — Best surgeon for thyroidEvaluation and surgical treatment of breast lumps and tumours, with careful, respectful and timely care.
Recognised — Best surgeon for breast tumoursLaparoscopic appendix removal (appendectomy) and laparoscopic hysterectomy — minimally invasive, faster recovery.
Recognised — Best surgeon for appendicitis & lap hysterectomyDr. Rao is skilled in both modern keyhole surgery and traditional open surgery, and recommends whichever is genuinely safest for your condition.
Performed through a few small incisions using fine instruments and a camera — the modern standard for many abdominal procedures.
Carried out through a single larger incision. For certain conditions, open surgery remains the most reliable and safest approach — and Dr. Rao's decades of open-surgery experience matter most here.
An honest consultation, the right tests, and a clear explanation of your condition and options — so you decide with confidence.
Precise, experienced operating with full theatre support and a 24×7 pharmacy on hand for any emergency.
Attentive post-operative care and follow-up to make sure your recovery is smooth and complete.