Surgical Section
Lubaga hospital has two surgical wards, the paediatric surgical ward with 20 beds and the main surgical ward with 40 beds. The staff who work on this ward include One consultant Surgeon, Two visiting Orthopaedic Surgeons, Two medical officers, Two internal Doctors, two clinical officers. The Surgical section has two operating theatres and one small theatre in the causality, one orthopaedic room and one dressing room.
Achievements
- New nurses, a surgeon and a medical officer were recruited
- Total admissions on the surgical wards increased by 7.9% (increment from 1,008 in 2010/2011 to 1,088 in 2011/2012)
- Conducting regular continuous professional development sessions.
Future Plans
- Continuous skills development in resuscitation of patients
- To develop the intensive care unit of the surgical ward
- To control postoperative wound infection
- To reduce surgical death rate to less than 2%
- To reduce To improve documentation and record keeping on the surgical ward death rate to less than 2%
Our Best Services in this Department
Hepatobilliary
This deal with specialized surgery of the Liver, Pancreas and Bile Duct.
Our surgeons are well equipped to undertake simple, complex, open, laparoscopic and endoscopic Liver, Pancreas and Gall Bladder surgery.
Gastrointestinal surgery
Gastrointestinal surgery is a treatment for diseases of the parts of the body involved in digestion. This includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and rectum. Surgery may be used to remove a cancerous or noncancerous growth or damaged part of the body, such as the intestine.
Our surgeons are well equipped to undertake simple and complex surgery of the Stomach, small intestine, large intestine and rectum.
Neuro Surgery
Neurosurgery is the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and extra-cranial cerebrovascular system.
Our team is well equipped to treat neurological diseases including stroke, headache, epilepsy, coma, neuropathies, myopathies, Clots and Tumours.
Ear Nose Throat
The ENT team is well equipped to manage both simple and complex Ear, Nose and Throat conditions, including sinus infections, hearing defects, trauma, cancers, etc.
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic surgery is surgery performed by a medical specialist, such as an orthopedist or orthopedic surgeon, trained to deal with problems that develop in the bones, joints, and ligaments of the human body.
Our Orthopedic team has expertise in Diagnosis and Treatment of various Complex Ortho disorders including Limb Surgery, Trauma, Bone Diseases, fractures, bone Tumours and other Complex Congenital conditions.
Plastic Surgery
This is concerned with improving the function or appearance of parts of the body through reconstructive or cosmetic medical procedures.
The team of expert surgeons has extensive experience in performing various Cosmetic Procedures on Burns, Skin grafting and reconstructive surgery.
Maxillo Facial
Oral & Maxillo Facial surgery is the specialty of dentistry which includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.”
Our specialists are equipped to operate on both simple and complex Facial Reconstruction Surgery, Tumour / Cancer Surgery and Facial Fracture Surgery
Urology
Urology is a surgical speciality that deals with the treatment of conditions involving the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive organs.
Our Urology team provides Comprehensive Urological Care to both Men and Women of All Ages. We offer open and endoscopic surgery for all urinary conditions and disorders.
Obsetrics
Our team of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (OB/GYN) are committed to helping women achieve their best health and address complex issues related to fertility, pregnancy, and birth, in addition to gynecological concerns. We have extensive experience of managing all conditions affecting the female reproductive organs, using the latest equipment and innovative procedures for diagnosis and treatment.
We work closely with you in providing comprehensive, high-quality care in the following areas:
- Adolescent gynaecological issues
- Cancer (including cervical cancer, uterine cancer and ovarian cancer)
- Cervical polyps and abnormalities
- Endometriosis
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Urinary tract infections
- Urogynaecological or bladder disorders (e.g. stress incontinence)
- Fibroids
- Pelvic pain and pelvic floor conditions
- Menopause
- Menstrual problems (including heavy bleeding)
- Miscarriage and early pregnancy concerns
- Ovarian cysts
Eye Surgery
Opthamology a branch of medical science dealing with the structure, functions, and diseases of the eye. We treat a Wide Range of both Simple and Complex Eye Conditions, with a skilled and trained team of Ophthalmologists. We also provide Specialized Eye Surgery.
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