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.

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Who is General Surgeon?

A surgical specialty that focuses on abdominal contents including stomach, large intestine, small intestine, esophagus, pancreas, liver, appendix, bile ducts, and gallbladder is General Surgery. Medical doctors who are specialized in General Surgery are General Surgeons. They often treat thyroid glans disorders as well.

What are the qualifications of General Surgeon?

A 5-year medical degree [MBBS] that is 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 doctor. However, 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 can be performed by a General Surgeon?

General Surgeon performs many surgeries to treat and cure most of the medical conditions and diseases. Few of the surgeries are:

Laparoscopy surgery
Colorectal surgery
Pediatric surgery
Cardiothoracic surgery
Surgical oncology
Gastroscopy
Colonoscopy
Vascular surgery

How often should I visit General Surgeon?

Depending on the age and medical condition, one should consult a General Surgeon at least once in 2-3 years for an overall health check-up.

Which conditions can be treated by a General Surgeon?

General Surgeons can treat individuals who are suffering from a wide range of medical conditions and disorders. Few of the diseases are:

Inflammatory bowel disease
Rectal cancer
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Ulcerative colitis
Crohn’s disease
Diverticulitis
Breast biopsy
Colon cancer surgery
Ambulatory phlebectomy

What is the difference between General Surgeons and General Physicians?

General Surgeons are physicians who can perform several types of surgeries to treat any medical condition and disease. However, General Physicians are medical professionals who cannot perform surgery and can treat the patient’s disease conditions with lifestyle modifications and medications.

Can General Surgeon treat cancer?

An individual who has completed the training in General Surgery and specialized in oncology can perform surgery for treating cancer.