Surgery

Our Surgical Department is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and staffed by highly skilled surgeons and medical professionals. We offer a wide range of surgical procedures, from routine operations to complex interventions, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety, and successful outcomes.

Port Moresby General Hospital Surgery Department
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Surgery

The Port Moresby General Hospital provides a wide range of surgical services including paediatrics, orthopaedics, urology, ophthalmology, neurosurgery, cardiac, oral, and maxillofacial surgery.

These services support patients requiring a broad range of surgical assessment, treatment and post-operative care at Port Moresby General Hospital.

SURGICAL SERVICES

Areas of Surgical Care

PMGH provides surgical services across a range of specialist medical disciplines.

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Paediatrics

Surgical care for paediatric patients.

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Orthopaedics

Surgical services relating to orthopaedic conditions.

03

Urology

Specialist surgical services in urology.

04

Ophthalmology

Surgical services relating to eye conditions.

05

Neurosurgery

Specialist surgical care relating to neurological conditions.

06

Cardiac Surgery

Surgical care for cardiac conditions.

07

Oral Surgery

Surgical services involving oral and maxillofacial conditions.

08

Maxillofacial Surgery

Specialist oral and maxillofacial surgical services.

FEATURED SURGICAL PROGRAM

Operation Open Heart

As a leading example, through Operation Open Heart, a joint venture with the Australian Government, the hospital and its health professionals have provided life-saving heart surgery and post-operative care to dozens of people.

This important program has provided patients with access to life-saving cardiac surgery and post-operative care through the combined efforts of the hospital, its health professionals and partners.

LIFE-SAVING HEART CARE
OPERATION OPEN HEART

Surgical Care at a Glance

According to the supplied information, forty-four children and adults have already received closed or open-heart surgery and post-operative care at Port Moresby General Hospital.

44
PATIENTS

Children & Adults

Patients who have received closed or open-heart surgery and post-operative care.

19
CLOSED HEART

Surgical Cases

Closed heart cases included in the reported surgical activity.

25
OPEN HEART

Surgical Cases

Open heart cases included in the reported surgical activity.

44 REPORTED CASES

Closed & Open Heart Surgery

25 Open Heart
19 Closed Heart
Open Heart — 25 cases Closed Heart — 19 cases
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Expert Hands. Compassionate Care.

Surgical care requires expertise, precision and coordinated teamwork. At Port Moresby General Hospital, our surgical teams work together to provide patient-focused care throughout the surgical journey.

From preparation and assessment through surgery and recovery, our multidisciplinary teams are committed to supporting safe, professional and compassionate care for every patient.