Minor Surgery
Safe outpatient surgical procedures including wound care, abscess drainage, biopsy, and minor skin surgeries under local anaesthesia.
- Typical visit
- 20–60 min
- Opening hours
- Mon–Fri 7:00–20:00 · Sat 8:00–17:00
- Book by phone
- +250 785 577 189
Inside our Minor Surgery department
ClinicRW's Minor Surgery department offers a wide range of safe, outpatient surgical procedures performed under local anaesthesia. These procedures are carried out in a clean, properly equipped environment by experienced clinicians, avoiding the need for hospital admission.
What's included
- Wound debridement, suturing & dressing
- Abscess drainage & incision
- Skin lesion & cyst removal
- Biopsy procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Lipoma & minor mass excision
What happens, step by step
From booking to follow-up, here is how a visit to this department works.
- 1
Book your appointment
Reserve a slot online in under a minute, or call +250 785 577 189. You receive a confirmation and a reminder before the day.
- 2
Arrive and register
Come about ten minutes early with your ID/Passport and insurance details(if applicable). Reception checks you in and shows you to the department.
- 3
Your consultation
The procedure is explained fully before you consent. Local anaesthesia is administered to ensure comfort. Most procedures take under an hour, and you can go home the same day with written aftercare instructions.
- 4
Treatment and follow-up
Tests, medication and any follow-up visit are arranged before you leave. Your results and visit history stay available in your patient portal.
How to prepare
- Eat normally unless told otherwise - most procedures use local anaesthetic only
- Tell us if you take blood thinners such as warfarin or aspirin
- Wear clothing that gives easy access to the treatment area
- Arrange for someone to accompany you if the site will be bandaged or hard to use afterwards
Who it's for
Patients who require a minor surgical procedure that can be safely performed as an outpatient under local anaesthesia without hospital admission.
Allow 20–60 min for your appointment.
Meet the doctors in Minor Surgery
Experienced specialists dedicated to delivering expert care in this department.
From our medical team
Evidence-based health advice from the specialists at ClinicRW.
Minor Surgery FAQs
The questions our patients ask most often about this department.
Still have a question? Contact our team or call +250 785 577 189.
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