All operations on the musculoskeletal system and on all internal organs in the human body are carried out within the context of surgery. Surgery is divided up into various specialist areas such as Abdominal Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery and Trauma Surgery.

Abdominal surgery covers all surgical procedures that involve opening the abdomen i.e. intestinal tract including the oesophagus, stomach, intestines (small intestines, colon, and rectum), spleen, liver and pancreas.

Medical Specialists in Abdominal Surgery

Vascular surgery covers all medical and surgical procedures carried out in order to treat illnesses and injuries as well as alleviate pain pertaining to the vascular system, or arteries and veins.

Medical Specialists in Vascular Surgery

Cardiac surgery deals with all operations on the heart and the coronary arteries. This specialist area is therefore closely related to cardiology and vascular surgery.

Medical Specialists in Cardiac Surgery

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Neurosurgery is regarded as a separate specialist area to neurology. Neurosurgery covers all surgical procedures carried out to treat injuries, diseases and defects of the central and the peripheral nervous system.

Medical Specialists in Neurosurgery

Orthopaedic surgery covers all operations carried out to treat congenital or acquired deformities and defects in form or function involving the musculoskeletal system, i.e. the bones, joints, muscles and ligaments.

Medical Specialists in Orthopaedic Surgery:

Plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery comprises all surgical interventions performed for functional or aesthetic / cosmetic reasons. Under psychological stress, cosmetic interventions are often equally as imperative as an operation based on medical necessity.

Medical Specialists in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery

Thoracic surgery is a surgical specialty dealing with all surgical procedures to the lungs, pleura, trachea and bronchi, mediastinum and chest wall. It also includes minimally invasive thoracic surgery procedures and instrumental testing procedures for the diagnosis and prevention of diseases.

Medical Specialists in Thoracic Surgery

Trauma surgery is a surgical specialty that deals with surgical interventions to repair and reconstruct injuries mostly to the musculoskeletal system and organs damaged in accidents. 

Medical Specialists in Sports Surgery / Trauma Surgery