General & visceral surgery
A medical-surgical specialty dedicated to your digestive and metabolic health.
General and visceral surgery is the medical and surgical specialty that treats pathologies of the internal organs of the abdomen – stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, intestine, spleen – as well as disorders of the abdominal wall and thyroid.
It covers functional digestive disorders, inflammatory and metabolic diseases, cancer pathologies and abdominal emergencies.
At OVI CLINIC, our approach to visceral surgery is based on an integrative, preventive and high-precision vision.
We combine the highest standards of surgical medicine with minimally invasive surgery technologies, to limit operative impact, optimize recovery and preserve the patient’s quality of life.
Our protocols are based on European recommendations (EAES, EASO, ESSO) and the latest advances in laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery.
Frequent reasons for consultation
Gallbladder pathologies (stones, cholecystitis)
Abdominal wall hernias (inguinal, umbilical, crural, incisional)
Colon and rectum pathologies (diverticulitis, polyps, cancers)
Diseases of the stomach and duodenum (ulcers, tumors, severe reflux)
Pancreas and spleen disorders
Metabolic or overweight pathologies
Chronic or recurrent abdominal pain
Post-surgical follow-up or preventive abdominal risk assessment
Innovative, expert surgical management
Dr Emmanuel RAAD performs high-precision surgery based on the principles of minimally invasive surgery.
Each procedure is designed to be as minimally traumatic as possible, while guaranteeing the safety, efficacy and durability of the result.
The latest generation techniques used include :
- Laparoscopic and robotic surgery, offering millimetric precision, reduced pain and rapid return to daily activities.
- Minimally invasive techniques of the abdominal wall, limiting incisions and the risk of hernia recurrence.
- Customized metabolic and functional approaches for obesity surgery and chronic digestive disorders.
Frequently asked questions
When should you consult a visceral surgeon?
As soon as recurrent abdominal pain or persistent digestive problems appear, or when a diagnosis suggests a pathology requiring surgical evaluation (stones, hernias, polyps, masses, etc.).As a preventive measure, a consultation may be useful to detect or anticipate certain digestive or metabolic disorders.
Are the procedures always surgical?
No. Many digestive disorders can be treated using medical, nutritional or functional approaches.Minimally invasive surgery is considered only when strictly indicated, and within a reasoned and personalized framework.
How long does it take to recover from visceral surgery?
Thanks to minimally invasive techniques and ERAS protocols, recovery is now much faster.Most patients return to their normal activities within a few days, with attentive medical support at every stage.
Our experts
Dr Emmanuel RAAD
FMH Specialist in General and Visceral Surgery
