General Surgeon – Why Consulting a Specialist Matters
A General Surgeon is trained to operate on the abdomen, breast, soft tissues, skin, and endocrine glands. They perform both emergency and elective surgeries. Common procedures include appendectomy, cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), hernia repair, hemorrhoid surgery, thyroid surgery, and cancer surgery. Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery has replaced many open surgeries, offering faster recovery. Subspecialties include Colorectal Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Breast Surgery, Upper GI Surgery, and Trauma Surgery.
Conditions Treated
Appendicitis
Gallstones & Cholecystitis
Hernia (Inguinal, Umbilical, Incisional)
Thyroid Nodules & Goiter
Breast Lumps & Breast Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Hemorrhoids (Piles)
Pilonidal Sinus
Abdominal Trauma
Bowel Obstruction
Abscess & Wound Infections
Symptoms That Require a General Surgeon
Severe abdominal pain (may indicate appendicitis)
Painful lump in groin (hernia)
Gallbladder pain after fatty food
Breast lump
Neck swelling (thyroid)
Rectal bleeding
Chronic wound not healing
Procedures & Treatments
Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Hernia Repair (Laparoscopic & Open)
Thyroidectomy
Mastectomy (Breast Cancer)
Colectomy (Colon Surgery)
Hemorrhoidectomy
Laparotomy
Wound Debridement
Abscess Drainage
When Should You See a General Surgeon?
- Severe abdominal pain requiring urgent evaluation
- Diagnosed with a condition needing surgery
- Breast or neck lump requiring evaluation
- Non-healing wound or ulcer
- Second opinion before undergoing surgery
Qualifications to Look For
MBBS
MS (General Surgery)
MCh (Surgical subspecialties)
Fellowship in Laparoscopic / Bariatric / Colorectal / Vascular Surgery