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General Surgery

The Surgical Department

The Department of Surgery was one of the early departments established in Eastern Regional Hospital, Koforidua  to provide surgery services to patients. At present it is one of the largest and most functioning department in the Hospital with bed capacity of sixty six (66). It is one of the leading Surgery Departments in  Ghana. The department of surgery is particularly well-suited to succeed in the modern health care environment. It performs both major and minor surgeries for  which such surgeries are carried out in a sterile environment.

 

CORE FUNCTIONS
The department provide theater services for surgical cases to all categories of person without any discrimination in the area of:
  • Adult Surgery
  • Peadiatric Surgery

 

The department has male and female wards which houses in-patients. The department has a multispecialty Surgical Team (MST) and boast of some of the best Surgeons available in the country and beyond. The MST includes Physicians, Anesthesiologists, Nurses and other health professionals who work together to deliver expert, professionalized care in a comfortable environment that promotes patients health and recovery. Collaborations among our staff result in  cutting-edge care delivery to our patients. Our commitment to quality and the most advanced treatments encourages us to incorporate promising new therapies  combined with the highest standard of care. The department conducts in-service training for all categories of staff. A weekly scientific meeting is used to address  any lapses in patient care and educate medical staff about current trends in patient management. The department has protocols for the management of common conditions and emergencies. ERHK puts the latest medical technologies in the hands of highly trained, board-certified Surgeons and offers a wide range of  in-patient and out-patient procedures. When you need surgery, you can trust the innovative and experienced Surgeons and Clinical Staff at ERHK to deliver  top quality, compassionate surgical care. 

What should I carry along when coming to the hospital?

Patients are advised to come with their hospital card and their health insurance card.
Patients with private insurance must also come along with their card.

Where to visit when you first attend the hospital?

Patients should first visit the OPD (Adults OPD for adult and Kids OPD for kids) to be given service. Doctors cannot consult without you first visiting the Medical Records to be given service.

Where and who do I make payment for bills that are not covered by insurance?

Any additional health bills (service and drugs) that are not covered under an insurance should be paid at the mini banks provided around the hospital with a receipt in return. Under no circumstances should payment be made to a health staff. 

Department Address

Box KF 201 Behind ECG, Koforidua

+233 30420 23021 
info@erhk.org

Department Hours

Monday - Friday24HR
Saturday24HR
Sunday24HR

We offer these services

OPD Services
IPD Services
Emergencies
Operations of thyroid and parathyroid glands
Surgery for lung and bronchus lesions
Thoracostomy and chest tube insertion
Operations on the oesophagus and diaphragm
Excision of Neck Swellings
Laparotomy for solid organ Surgery
Laparotomy for Gastric Surgery
Laparotomy for peritonitis
Endoscopic surgery for bleeding oesophageal varices
Laparotomy and Small Bowel Resection
Laparotomy and colon resection
Laparotomy for Colostomy or Ileostomy
Laparotomy and AP Resection
Percutaneous Ultrasound Guided Drainage of lesions
Operations on Anus
Laparotomy and drainage of liver
Laparotomy for biliary surgery
Laparotomy and Pancreatic Surgery
Internal Hernia Repair
External Hernia Repair
Operations on the urethra
Surgery on scrotum & tunica vaginalis
Mastectomy
Vascular surgery operations
Stripping and Ligation of veins
Emergency circumcision
Genitourinary surgery
General Surgery Excision Biopsy
Incision, Drainage and Debridement - General Surgery
Closure of colostomy and ileostomy
Laparotomy and Porto-caval Shunt
Conservative management of surgery
Surgery for removal of finger/toe
Surgery for removal of hand or foot >=12 Yrs
Amputation below or through elbow or knee, through proximal joints or for the complete removal of limb
Craniotomy

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