Question 1

Where does Dr. D K Dastoor practice?

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Dr. D K Dastoor practices at Ahura Nursing Home - Malad West.

Question 2

What does Dr. D K Dastoor specialises in ?

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Dr. D K Dastoor specialises as General Surgeon.

Question 3

Who is Dr. D K Dastoor?

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Dr. D K Dastoor is a General Surgeon in Malad West, Mumbai Dr. D K Dastoor practices at Ahura Nursing Home in Malad West, Mumbai.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 4

Who is a general surgeon?

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A general surgeon is a doctor highly skilled in surgery of a wide range of and most commonly occurring diseases.

Question 5

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

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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.

Question 6

Can a general surgeon peform surgery for cancer treatment?

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A surgeon who has completed his training in general surgery and, then specialized in oncology can perform surgery for cancer treatment.

Question 7

How general surgeon is different from a specialist surgeon?

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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

Question 8

Can a general surgeon do the surgery for appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Removal of appendicitis is called as appendectomy and is a common surgical procedure performed by a general surgeon.

Question 9

Can a general surgeon perform dental surgery too?

Accepted Answer

No, a general surgeon can not perform dental surgery. These are performed by a dental doctor, also known as an oral or maxillofacial surgeon.

Question 10

Can a general surgeon perform surgeries on children?

Accepted Answer

A general surgeon does not perform surgeries on children, but a paediatric surgeon specialized in performing operations on infants, children, adolescents, and young adults does this.

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