Understand general surgery, the options to discuss with a qualified clinician and what to confirm before planning a visit to Shiraz.
Key points
- Discuss your individual suitability, alternatives and risks with the treating clinician.
- Ask for written preparation and recovery instructions, including your medicines and follow-up.
- Confirm the healthcare facility, full costs and arrangements before booking travel.
On this page
- Liver Transplant Surgery
- Kidney Transplant Surgery
- Prostatectomy Surgery
- Vasectomy Surgery
- Caesarean Section
- Penis Enlargement
- Abdominal Surgery
- Endocrine System Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
- Esophagus Surgery
- Stomach Surgery
- Small Bowel Surgery
- Colon Surgery
- Gallbladder Surgery
- Bile Ducts Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
- A practical point for your care
- Planning treatment in Shiraz
- Sources
The low cost of general surgery in Iran, coupled with the quality of surgery and skillful surgeons, is the main reason a great number of foreign patients travel to Iran every year to go under the knife. Also, Iran’s hospitable people and great tourist attractions will create a great experience for you while you are on an Iranian medical tour. Iran is also a big name in organ transplantation.
Liver Transplant Surgery
Liver transplant surgery involves removing all the liver or a part of it and replacing it with a liver or a part of it. The liver is the largest gland …
Kidney Transplant Surgery
In a kidney transplant procedure, a healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor is placed into the recipient’s body.
Prostatectomy Surgery
Prostatectomy is done by open surgery, laser or laparoscope for removing the entire prostate gland or a part of it…
Vasectomy Surgery
Vasectomy is a method of permanent male sterilization. It is a minor operation that involves cutting and blocking…
Caesarean Section
Caesarean delivery is a surgical procedure in which the surgeon removes the baby from the body through incisions made in..
Penis Enlargement
Penis enlargement includes all the methods of enlarging the penis and eliminating the physical and psychological concerns of…
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominal surgery is an operative process which involves opening the abdominal cavity to repair damaged or …
Endocrine System Surgery
Endocrine surgery is a sub-specialty and refers to surgical procedures used to treat diseases of the endocrine glands …
Trauma Surgery
Trauma surgery is a specialty which involves operative and non-operative procedures for treating traumatic injuries. Trauma surgeons generally…
Esophagus Surgery
There are various surgical procedures to treat diseases of the esophagus. The esophagus is a hollow tube that connects …
Stomach Surgery
Stomach surgery may be performed for treating either diseases of the stomach such as stomach cancer or overweight …
Small Bowel Surgery
Small bowel surgery involves removing a part the small bowel to treat conditions of the small bowel. The small bowel …
Colon Surgery
Colon surgery or colectomy is a surgical procedure which involves removing a part or all of the colon. The colon which …
Gallbladder Surgery
Gallbladder surgery which is also called cholecystectomy, involves removing the gallbladder. The gallbladder …
Bile Ducts Surgery
Bile ducts surgery is usually performed to treat bile duct obstruction. Bile ducts are thin tubes which connect the liver, gallbladder, and …
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric surgery is a subspecialty and refers to a wide range of surgical procedures used to treat diseases …
Alimentary Tract, Abdomen and its Contents, Breast, Skin and Soft Tissue, Endocrine System, Surgical Critical Care, Surgical Oncology, Trauma, anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, immunology, pathology, esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, thyroid gland, Vascular Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Burns, Endocrine system, including thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, endocrine pancreas etc. are covered by general surgery.
The field of general surgery as a specialty comprises, but is not limited to, the performance of operations and procedures relevant to the content areas listed above. It is expected that the certified surgeon will also have additional knowledge and experience.
Iranian surgeons with the highest qualifications are uniquely distinguished throughout the world. They are trained to be outstanding and prominent clinicians who are able to provide excellent surgical care. The expansive hands on training of surgeons in Iran emphasizes on compassion, responsiveness, accountability and responsibility with respect for diversity of patients.
General Surgeons in IRAN are part of IRANIAN ASSOCIATION OF SURGONS, a professional association established with the intend to expand the knowledge and practical skills of the surgeons. The association consists of surgeons with extensive experience and expertise, who specialize in several surgical fields, publishing multiple research papers and studies each year. These surgeons are all of the highest academic excellence, expert technical skills in clinical research with up to date understanding and knowledge of contemporary practices in surgery.
A practical point for your care
Before an operation, the pre-assessment team should review your health, previous tests and all medicines and supplements. Ask for written instructions on medicines, eating, drinking and aftercare that apply to your planned procedure.[1]
Planning treatment in Shiraz
Ask SanaMedTour about the appropriate specialty, appointment arrangements and practical support for your visit. The treating clinician confirms the diagnosis, treatment options, suitability and follow-up after assessment.
Request an itemised written quote identifying the clinician, facility, tests, treatment, medicines, reviews and any accommodation or transfers included.
Sources
[1] NHS: Preparing for surgery — supports the individual-care planning note above. ↑ Back to text
Editorial adaptation: 25 October 2026. General information for planning and discussion; your clinician’s individual instructions take priority.