Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery
Assessment and management of hernias and selected abdominal wall conditions.
Services
Our services
Dr Ramawela provides specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care in General Surgery and Gastroenterology.
General Surgery
General Surgery involves the assessment and management of a wide range of conditions that may require surgical treatment.
Gallbladder and Biliary Conditions
Assessment and management of gallbladder and biliary disorders, including conditions associated with gallstones.
Appendicitis and Acute Abdominal Conditions
Assessment of patients with suspected appendicitis and other acute abdominal conditions.
Abdominal Surgery
Assessment and management of selected abdominal conditions requiring surgical treatment.
Soft Tissue Masses and Lesions
Assessment of lumps, masses and other soft tissue lesions, with further investigation or removal where clinically indicated.
Surgical Infections and Abscesses
Assessment and management of selected surgical infections and abscesses.
Emergency and Elective Surgery
Assessment and management of appropriate acute and planned surgical conditions.
Post-Operative Care
Follow-up assessment after surgery and monitoring of recovery.
Piles
Assessment and management of piles.
Breast Conditions
- Breast lumps
- Breast cancers
Thyroid Conditions
- Thyroid nodules and masses
- Graves' disease
- Thyroid cancers
Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- Hernioplasty
- Emergency laparoscopic surgeries
Gastroenterology
Assessment and management of conditions affecting the digestive system and gastrointestinal tract.
- Upper gastrointestinal diseases
- Lower gastrointestinal diseases
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
- Gastritis
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Colorectal and bowel disorders
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Liver conditions
- Biliary conditions
- Pancreatic conditions
- Gastrointestinal polyps and tumours
- Abdominal and digestive symptoms
Endoscopy
Where clinically appropriate, patients may be assessed for gastrointestinal endoscopic investigations.
Gastroscopy
Gastroscopy allows the upper gastrointestinal tract to be examined using an endoscope. It may be considered when investigating certain symptoms or conditions affecting the upper digestive system.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy allows examination of the large bowel using an endoscope. It may be recommended for selected bowel symptoms, investigations or conditions.
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy
Endoscopy may be used for diagnostic assessment and, where appropriate, certain therapeutic procedures. Patients will be assessed to determine whether an endoscopic procedure is appropriate for their condition.