Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Akanksh B Shetty?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Akanksh B Shetty for Laparoscopic Appendicectomy. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Akanksh B Shetty's education qualification?

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Dr. Akanksh B Shetty has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - General Surgery.

Question 3

What does Dr. Akanksh B Shetty specialises in ?

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Dr. Akanksh B Shetty specialises as General Surgeon.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Akanksh B Shetty have?

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Dr. Akanksh B Shetty has an overall experience of 5 years. View where has Dr. Akanksh B Shetty practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Akanksh B Shetty?

Accepted Answer

General Surgeon MBBS, MS (General Surgery). View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is a general surgeon?

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A general surgeon is a doctor who is qualified to perform surgeries related to a wide range of common diseases. It is the responsibility of the general surgeon to manage complications, if any, arising out of the surgery.

Question 7

What are the procedures for which a general surgeon can perform surgery?

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General surgeons can perform surgeries related to the digestive tract, abdomen and its content, breast, gallbladder, hernia, appendicitis, soft tissue, and the endocrine system. Moreover, they take complete care of critically ill patients.

Question 8

Can a general surgeon peform surgery for cancer treatment?

Accepted Answer

Surgeons who are trained in general surgery and have specialized in oncology are eligible to perform cancer surgery. Surgical oncologists are specially trained to perform cancer surgery procedures.

Question 9

How is a general surgeon different from a specialist surgeon?

Accepted Answer

General surgeons are skilled in surgical procedures related to various parts of the body.They are trained in pre-operative, during, and post-operative surgical care for various injuries and diseases. Specialist surgeons are trained in general surgery and in a particular specialty pertaining to a specific system of the body.

Question 10

Can a general surgeon do the surgery for appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Removal of appendicitis, known as appendectomy, is a common surgical procedure.This may be performed by a general surgeon. The general surgeon may choose to remove the infected appendix by open or laparoscopic appendectomy procedure.

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