General surgery is a surgical surgery focusing on abdominal contents that includes throat, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, appendix and bile ducts, and frequently the thyroid organ.

General surgeons not just do medical procedures for a wide scope of common illnesses, but on the other hand hold the responsibility for patient care before and after the surgery. They recommend that whether an individual needs a surgery and what type of surgery would be suitable.

Here are the 9 essential areas of surgeries that general surgeon deals with:

Abdomen and its contents
Digestive tract
Skin and soft tissue that includes breasts
Head and neck
Blood vessels and heart
Surgical treatment for cancer
Surgical management of traumatic injuries
Endocrine system
Care for critically ill patients

General surgeons know

Anatomy of the body and its functions
How the wound heals
How does the blood flow
How does the blood clot
How the immunity system operates
Infections & antibiotics

As the General surgeon treat wide variety of people and their conditions, they must meet their unique requirements.

What to expect from a general surgeon?

While you visit a general surgeon, they will assess to ensure that surgery is the right option for you or not. They will answer all your doubts about the surgery.

Elective or optional surgery

Procedure you opt to have- that might be essential to continue a good quality life. Ex- To have wart removal or unsightly mole removal.

Required surgery

To ensure a good quality of life in the future, a surgical procedure is needed. Ex- It would be having a kidney stones removed when other forms of medicines or treatments aren’t working.

Urgent or emergency surgery

This type of surgery is performed in response to medical condition like acute appendicitis.

They will tell you how to get prepared for the operation:

Do you need any tests
If you require to take or stop any medicines
If you have to stop drinking or eating before the surgery