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Who is a General Surgeon?

A General Surgeon is a doctor specialized in the diagnosis, pre-operative, operative, and post-operative treatment and management of a patient’s condition. They generally focus on treating conditions and injuries related to the abdomen, endocrine system glands, digestive system organs, and breasts.

What are the qualifications of General Surgeon?

A 5-year medical degree [MBBS], recognized by the General Medical Council and a 2-year foundation course of general training are the basic requirements for an individual to be a General Surgeon. Additionally, following are the specialties or extra qualifications required to be a General Surgeon:

• DNB - Rural Surgery
• FICS - General Surgery
• M.Chir. - Master of Surgery
• MNAMS (General Surgery)
• Fellow of American College of Surgeons(FACS)
• FRCS - General Surgery
• Diplomate from the American Board of Surgical Specialties
• Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, FRACS (General Surgery)
• MD - Medicine, and Surgery
• Ph.D. - Surgery
• MBBCh - Surgery
• FAMS - General Surgery
• FCPS - General Surgery
• MS - General Surgery
• DNB - General Surgery

What Surgeries do General Surgeons perform?

General Surgeons perform a variety of surgeries. Some of them are:

• Appendectomy
• Colon and rectal surgery
• GI endoscopy
• Liver biopsy
• Esophageal surgery
• Gastric bypass
• Hernia repair
• Thyroid surgery
• Gallbladder removal
• Wound repair
• Spleen removal

What different methods of surgery do General Surgeons use?

There are mainly two methods General Surgeons use to perform surgery:

• Invasive surgery - that involves cutting of skin and tissues to get a complete view of the internals. This is done in order to repair or remove a malfunctioning organ. Examples are the removal of the gallbladder or spleen.
• Non-invasive surgery - Does not need a big cut or incision. Surgery is performed through a small cut. This method allows the patient to recover faster and is less painful.

How do I consult a General Surgeon?

You can consult a General Surgeon either online or offline. However, depending on the availability of the doctor and the convenience of the patient, pre-booking may be required for consultation.

When should an individual visit a General Surgeon?

It is recommended that an individual should visit a General Surgeon if they were advised a surgical intervention on the detection of certain conditions or diseases. If a person has an existing condition, they must follow up with their General Surgeon as advised.