General and abdominal surgery

You can visit the general and abdominal surgery department for minor general surgery, procedures on the gastrointestinal system, abdominal wall and other organs in the abdominal region. For this, the service works closely with other disciplines such as gastroenterology, endocrinology and oncology.

What can we help you with?

General and abdominal surgery focuses on identifying and treating a wide range of conditions. This includes both routine and complex surgeries on various organs and tissues in the abdominal cavity and other parts of the body. In addition, surgeons treat acute injuries and perform emergency surgery following trauma such as traffic accidents or sports injuries.

Many of the procedures can be performed laparoscopically (keyhole surgery). This leaves you with a few small incisions and no large wounds after surgery. This usually results in a smoother recovery.

Laparoscopy (keyhole surgery)

Disciplines

The surgeons each have their specialties but are in constant consultation with each other.

Abdominal surgery

Disorders of the gastrointestinal system and other organs in the abdomen sometimes require surgery.

Some common conditions include

Hemorrhoids
Anal abscess
Anal fistula
Anal fissure (fissure)
Appendicitis
Bowel polyps
Diverticulosis
Liver cysts
Diaphragmatic rupture
Reflux

Some common surgeries

Large bowel surgery
Small intestine surgery
Gallbladder removal
Rectopexy (rectum)
Removal of the spleen (splenectomy)

General surgery

General surgery includes a wide range of surgical procedures on different parts of the body.

Some common conditions include

Gynecomastia
Ingrown toenail
Tailbone cyst
Sweat gland inflammation

Abdominal wall surgery

A hernia is a bulge of tissue due to a weakness or opening in the abdominal wall. The hernia looks like a swelling from the outside. Hernias can be surgically repaired.

Obesity surgery

Obesity is a chronic form of being overweight. It can have serious consequences, both in the short and long term. If you do not achieve sufficient weight loss with necessary lifestyle changes, the doctor may be able to help you with surgery.

Oncologic surgery

The surgeons are also responsible for removing malignant tumors in various parts of the body.

Doctors

dr. Benoit Masereel

dr. Benoit Masereel

general and abdominal surgeon
dr. Paul Geyskens

dr. Paul Geyskens

general and abdominal surgeon
Stijn Van Hoef 3

dr. Stijn Van Hoef

general and abdominal surgeon

Head nurses of nursing departments

Fabienne Engelbos hoofdverpleegkundige

Fabienne Engelbos

Nicky Hasevoets

Nicky Hasevoets