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.