DNB General Surgery at Daya General Hospital, Thrissur
Advanced Training. Hands-On Experience. Expert Mentorship.
Daya General Hospital proudly offers a DNB (Diplomate of National Board) training program in General Surgery, accredited by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). Designed for aspiring surgeons, this program combines academic excellence with practical exposure to high-volume surgical cases.
Why Choose Daya for DNB General Surgery?
- 56+ surgeries per day across General and Laparoscopic Surgery
- 14 fully-equipped Operation Theatres
- Supervised training under highly experienced faculty
- Access to modern diagnostic and surgical technology
- Exposure to both elective and emergency surgical procedures
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with Radiology, Oncology, ICU, and more
Comprehensive Surgical Exposure
Our DNB candidates gain hands-on experience in a wide range of surgical procedures, including:
Diagnostic & Therapeutic Procedures
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Truecut biopsy
- Edge biopsy
- Exploratory Laparotomy
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy
General, Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeries:
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgeries - Thyroglossal Cyst Excision
- Parotid Surgeries & Other Salivary Gland Surgeries
- Oral Cancer: Resection & Reconstruction | Block Dissection
- Chemoport Insertion for Chemotherapy
- Breast Surgery (Tumors, Cysts, Fibroadenoma, Mastectomy)
- Breast Conservation Surgery: Oncoplasty & Breast Reconstruction - All Levels of Oncoplasty
- Frozen Section for Breast Cancer
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy using ICG and Intraop Frozen Section
- Gynecomastia Surgeries
- Open/Laparoscopic/Robotic Abdominal Surgeries: Stomach, Intestines, Liver, Pancreas, Gallbladder, Spleen
- Hernia Repair: Inguinal, Umbilical, Incisional (Open, Laparoscopic, Robotic)
- Abdominoplasty
- Appendectomy (Removal of the Appendix): Laparoscopic
- Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Surgeries: Laparoscopic & Robotic
- Colorectal Surgery (Colon, Rectum Diseases): Open, Laparoscopic, Robotic
- Hemorrhoids: Open, Laser, Stapler
- Fissure in Ano: Closed Procedure, Laser
- Fistula: VAFT, LIFT, LASER, OPEN
- Pilonidal Sinus: Various Procedures (Open, Laser, Flaps, GIPS)
- Circumcision - Open/Stapler
- Testis Surgeries: Hydrocele, Torsion Testis, Undescended Testicle
- ICG Guided Surgeries for Gall Bladder, Parathyroid, Intestinal Anastamosis Flaps, Torsion Testes, Diabetic Foot, Diabetic Foot Assessment & Podiatry, Wound Care & Foot Surgeries.
- Skin and Soft Tissue Surgery (Tumor Removal, Wound Care)
- Diabetic Wounds: Vacuum Therapy, Debridement, Conservative Amputations
- Varicose Vein Surgery: Laser, Glue, Injections, Sclerotherapy
- Trauma and Emergency Surgeries
- Lymph Node Biopsies
- Basic Endoscopic Procedures (Diagnostic & Therapeutic): OGD Scopy, Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, Varicocele Ligation, Foreign Body Removal
Building Confident Surgeons of Tomorrow
Our DNB residents are trained not just in performing surgeries but also in patient assessment, pre-op and post-op care, research, and case discussions. With a robust surgical case load and dedicated mentorship, Daya General Hospital ensures a comprehensive and confident learning journey for every DNB candidate.
