A general surgeon performs surgery for digestive tract (oesophagus and related organs), abdomen and its contents, appendicitis, hernia, gallbladder, breast, skin, and soft tissue and endocrine system.

3. Can a general surgeon peform surgery for cancer treatment?

A surgeon who has completed his training in general surgery and, then specialized in oncology can perform surgery for cancer treatment.

4. How general surgeon is different from a specialist surgeon?

A general surgeon is highly skilled in surgical procedure for various parts of the body. They are also trained in pre, during and post-operative surgical critical care and injury due to accidents. However, a specialist surgeon, after having training in general surgery, gets additional training in a particular speciality related to a specific system of the body. e.g. orthopedic surgery

5. Can a general surgeon do the surgery for appendicitis?

Removal of appendicitis is called as appendectomy and is a common surgical procedure performed by a general surgeon.

Dr. Pradhyumna Koushik Thothala Prabhakar

General Surgeon

11 years experience overall

Velachery,Chennai

Apollo Clinic

₹800 Consultation fee at clinic

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