General Surgery

General surgery is a surgical specialty that deals with the treatment of a wide range of conditions affecting the abdomen, endocrine system, and alimentary canal, including the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts.

General surgeons perform a variety of procedures, including the removal of tumours, treatment of hernias, and the management of conditions such as appendicitis, gallstones, and diverticulitis.

General surgery may also involve minimally invasive techniques, such as laparoscopic surgery, which involves making small incisions and using specialised instruments to perform the procedure.

In summary, general surgery is a surgical specialty that deals with the treatment of a wide range of conditions affecting the abdomen, endocrine system, and alimentary canal. General surgeons perform a variety of procedures, including the removal of tumours and the treatment of hernias, and may also use minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopic surgery.

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