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What
is a General Surgeon?
A general surgeon is a
physician who has been trained to be an expert in a broad variety of surgical treatment, including:
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Abdominal surgery
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Breast surgery
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Endocrine surgery
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Vein surgery
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Trauma care
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Minimally invasive surgery
Board-certified general surgeons
receive their certification from the American College of Surgeons and
The American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. To receive
this certification, the surgeon must complete vigorous training, demonstrating
a mastery of the specialty. Once certified, the surgeon must continue to
train and renew certification.
General surgeons have assumed
a pivotal role in the rapid advancements of surgical evaluation and treatment
we enjoy today.
An important example is trauma
care, essentially defined by a group of general surgeons in the 1960s and
1970s, when there was no such thing as “911”, trained field and transport
personnel, or emergency department triage. Surgical Associates is proud
to have participated in the process that defined these standards for the
care of individuals who are critically ill or injured.
General surgeons also helped
to define and shape the field of surgical oncology – cancer surgery. They
work closely with oncologists and other sub-specialty practitioners to
surgically treat cancer, providing patients with a comprehensive treatment
plan for all types of cancer.
Most recently, general surgeons
have led the way in developing minimally invasive surgical techniques,
including laparoscopic surgery, which provide patients with surgical options
that offer quicker and less complicated recoveries, as well as less trauma
to the body.
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