Search
a medical specialty that involves surgical treatment of various diseases, conditions, and injuries throughout the body, including the abdomen, digestive tract, skin, and soft tissues
What is "general surgery"?
General surgery is a medical specialty focused on performing surgical procedures to treat a wide range of conditions affecting different parts of the body. Surgeons who specialize in general surgery are trained to operate on various organs and systems, including the abdomen, digestive system, endocrine system, and soft tissues. They may perform procedures such as appendectomies, gallbladder removals, hernia repairs, and tumor removals. General surgery also includes emergency procedures and injury surgeries. The goal of general surgery is to treat diseases, ease symptoms, and improve patients' overall health and quality of life through surgical procedures.
