Surgery
General surgery is the arm of medicine that deals with surgical interventions of the:
Gastrointestinal Tract (esophagus and related organs)
Abdomen and its contents
Breast, skin, and soft tissue
Endocrinology System
A General surgeon is a highly specialized surgeon that does not only operate in the above 4 mentioned fields but also is expected to have in depth knowledge in
Surgical critical Care
Surgical Oncology
Stress Trauma
Common surgeries carried out by General Surgeons include, appendicitis, hernias, gallbladder surgeries, stomach, and intestinal issues.
General surgeons may specialize in a type of surgery, such as treating cancer or burns, that requires the surgeon to be able to perform procedures on multiple areas of the body.