GENERAL SURGERY

General surgeons are trained to diagnose and manage a wide range of diseases and disorders that may require surgical treatment. Their area of expertise is, essentially, the entire body. It includes:

• The head and neck.
• The endocrine system, including the pancreas and thyroid gland.
• Breasts.
• All parts of the digestive tract, including the intestines and rectum.
• The abdominal organs, such as the stomach and liver.
• Skin and soft tissues.

 General surgeons are also trained in the care of pediatric and cancer patients and the treatment of patients who are injured or critically ill.