General Surgical Emergencies
Dr Marais is on-call at Johannesburg Surgical Hospital for acute surgical presentations — the conditions that arrive without warning and need decisions taken quickly.
What it involves
Appendicectomy (usually laparoscopic), bowel obstruction, perforated peptic ulcer, incarcerated hernia, acute cholecystitis, and general surgical trauma. When you arrive in casualty, the on-call surgeon is contactable and involved from the outset.
When it's indicated
Severe or persistent abdominal pain, vomiting with distension, blood in the stool, or a hernia that has become suddenly painful and cannot be pushed back — go to casualty at JSH or your nearest emergency department.
The approach
Emergency surgery rewards preparation. The theatre team knows how Dr Marais operates and equipment for laparoscopic emergencies is set up in advance — decisions get made faster.
Discuss general surgical emergencies with Dr Marais
Send a short enquiry and the practice will be in touch during weekday office hours. Consultations take place at Johannesburg Surgical Hospital.
Next procedure
01Laparoscopic Surgery →Minimally invasive keyhole surgery — smaller incisions, faster recovery.