General Surgery
Key aspects of General Surgery:
Scope of Practice:
General surgeons treat conditions affecting the digestive system (esophagus to rectum), breast, skin, abdomen, head and neck, and peripheral vasculature.
Common Procedures:
They perform procedures such as hernia repair, gallbladder and appendix surgery, and surgeries for conditions like appendicitis and intestinal problems.
Critical Care and Trauma:
General surgeons are also involved in the management of critically ill patients and trauma victims.
Subspecialties:
General surgeons can specialize in areas like pediatric surgery, bariatric surgery, minimally invasive surgery, or surgical oncology.
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