Common questions & answers
Q: What does Dr. Harsh Kumar specialises in ?
A: Dr. Harsh Kumar specialises as General Surgeon.
Q: Who is Dr. Harsh Kumar?
A: Dr. Harsh Kumar is a General Surgeon. View more details about the doctor on Practo.
Q: Who is a general surgeon?
A: A general surgeon is a doctor who performs various surgeries on medical conditions involving abdominal organs like stomach, liver, colon and rectum, as well as breast surgeries.
Q: What are the procedures for which a general surgeon can perform surgery?
A: General surgeons can perform open or laparoscopic surgeries related to the digestive tract, breast, hernia, appendicitis, abdomen and its contents, soft tissues, the endocrine system, and gallbladder. They can take care of critically ill patients too.
Q: Can a general surgeon peform surgery for cancer treatment?
A: No, a general surgeon cannot perform surgery for cancer treatment. Only a surgical oncologist performs surgery on cancer patients because they are specially trained to treat cancers.