General Surgery
General surgery treats conditions of the abdomen, digestive tract, breast and endocrine glands, most often using minimally invasive (laparoscopic) techniques. Our surgeons manage everything from hernias and gallbladder disease to colorectal, breast and thyroid surgery.
Medically reviewed by the Florence Healthcare medical team · Last reviewed June 2026
One coordinated team, one plan for your care
Our general surgery department brings together specialist surgeons working across colorectal, breast, endocrine (thyroid and adrenal) and upper-gastrointestinal surgery, supported by anesthesiology, radiology, pathology and oncology. Complex cancer cases are reviewed in a multidisciplinary tumor board so that surgery is planned alongside any medical or radiation treatment, and laparoscopic approaches are used wherever they offer faster recovery and smaller incisions.
International patients are supported from first contact by a dedicated coordinator who arranges a remote review of your imaging, biopsy and laboratory reports by the operating surgeon. Based on that review you receive a clear treatment plan and a transparent, personalized cost estimate before you travel, along with guidance on length of stay, recovery and follow-up after you return home.
Programs & sub-specialties
- Laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery
- Hernia and abdominal wall surgery
- Colorectal surgery
- Breast surgery and oncoplastic procedures
- Endocrine surgery (thyroid and adrenal)
- Gallbladder and biliary surgery
Why patients choose the General Surgery
Multidisciplinary cancer planning
Colorectal, breast and other cancer cases are discussed in a tumor board so surgery is coordinated with oncology and radiology for one cohesive plan.
Minimally invasive by default
Our surgeons favor laparoscopic techniques where appropriate, which can mean smaller scars, less pain and a shorter hospital stay.
Built for international patients
A dedicated coordinator, care in your language, invitation letters for your visa, airport transfers and a transparent cost estimate before you travel.
Accredited quality & safety
Care delivered to internationally recognized JCI standards across our İstanbul hospitals, with outcomes tracked and reviewed.
Treatments & procedures we offer
Explore the procedures our team performs. Each has a clear, answer-first guide covering what it involves, recovery and a transparent cost estimate — select any treatment to learn more.
Conditions we treat
Explore related conditions- Inguinal & abdominal hernia
- Gallstones
- Colorectal cancer
- Thyroid nodules
Understand your diagnosis
Plain-language, provider-reviewed articles on conditions, tests and procedures in our Health Library.
Advanced laparoscopic operating theaters
Procedures are performed in modern operating rooms equipped for high-definition laparoscopic and endocrine surgery with integrated imaging support.
- High-definition laparoscopic systems
- Intraoperative ultrasound guidance
- Nerve monitoring for thyroid surgery
- On-site frozen-section pathology
- Enhanced recovery (ERAS) protocols
Your journey, supported before, during and after
From your first message to your follow-up back home, a dedicated coordinator handles the details — so you can focus on your treatment, in your language.
General Surgery — frequently asked questions
Yes. You can send your imaging, biopsy and blood-test results to your coordinator, and the operating surgeon will review them remotely and outline a treatment plan with a personalized cost estimate before you book travel.
Many general-surgery procedures, including gallbladder removal and most hernia and colorectal operations, can be done laparoscopically. Your surgeon will recommend the safest approach for your specific condition during your consultation.
Length of stay depends on the procedure, but minimally invasive operations often involve only a short hospital stay. Your coordinator provides an expected timeline for hospitalization, recovery in İstanbul and safe travel home.
Related centers of excellence
Ready to plan your treatment?
Share your reports for a free, no-obligation second opinion and a transparent cost estimate — usually within 48 hours.
Accredited to Joint Commission International (JCI) standards
Quality and patient safety reviewed against the JCI 8th Edition — see our accreditations.